#12 | Bernera Bay to Tobermory: Sailing, Speed, and Whisky Adventures

Join us on an exciting sailing adventure as we bid farewell to our secluded anchorage in Bernera Bay, situated on the picturesque island of Lismore. Our journey takes us up the mesmerizing Sound of Mull, where we navigate through a mix of weather—moments of rain and shine adding a touch of unpredictability to our voyage.

Crossing the Sound of Mull from Tobermory, we hop aboard Fred, our trusty tender, powered by the reliable Yamaha 15hp outboard. Wereach an exhilarating top speed of 15 knots, sailing through the waters with the wind in our hair and excitement in our hearts.

Our adventure takes an intriguing turn as we explore the fascinating Nc'Nean Distillery in Drimnin. Led by Annabel Thomas and her talented team, the distillery is known for producing a certified organic single malt whiskey through a 100% carbon-neutral production process. Will Kathrin develop a newfound love for whiskey? Tune in to find out!

Discover the captivating sights, the thrill of speed, and the intriguing world of whiskey as our journey unfolds. From the secluded beauty of Bernera Bay to the vibrant atmosphere of Tobermory, each moment is filled with excitement and the possibility of new experiences.

Join us as we navigate the stunning waters, savour the flavours of Nc'Nean Distillery, and witness the unfolding of Kathrin's whiskey journey. Don't miss this episode filled with sailing escapades, high-speed adventures, and the allure of fine spirits.

#sailingadventures #BerneraBay #Tobermory #SoundOfMull #SpeedSailing #WhiskeyAdventures #NcNeanDistillery #OrganicSingleMalt #CarbonNeutralProduction #TasteExplorations

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Hi!
We are Kathrin and Daniel sailing, cruising and living aboard our sailing yacht SV Polaris Helvetica, a 14m Bavaria Cruiser 46 from 2017. We left our native Switzerland and moved to the UK almost two decades ago. In 2021, in our mid 50-ies and after our three boys left the nest we made the big decision to leave the rat race in London and to make our beloved sailboat our primary floating residence.

Over the years we added a generator, got rid of the propane gas cooker and replaced it with an electric stove and oven, changed our house battery bank to Lithium (LiFePo, Lithium Iron Phospate), added a 1,200W solar arch and a water maker. With these upgrades Polaris is now a comfortable home allowing us to cruise the coast of the United Kingdom and, most recently, Scoland, in comfort, summer and winter.

Kathrin loves to cook and bake on board, you will see some of her cookery wonders across our episodes, and makes good use of her Thermomix cooker.

We totally fell in love with our new lifestyle although we had to make some tough decisions. We vacated our rental house in London and sold and gave away all our furniture and belongings that had no space on Polaris. It is a very liberating feeling to be able to say that all we own is with us on our small sailing boat. There's nothing else to care about. We enjoy our freedom and exploring new places, discovering their history and we love making new friends along our way.

[szymondworski]

Amazing video! The views, the socks, Daniel getting the tides right for the dinghy and of course the single malt... :) Fair winds!

[AdventureNow]

Lovely. Cheers to making your own wake 🥃

[rha]

Unbelievably, relaxing, fun, vid. Its the first I've come across your video and I've subscribed as requested. I was up there last year on the Easdale rib run and i never heard of this gem of a whisky distillery, the lady was very confident and professional in describing their products in detail. Thank you for making me laugh in thinking you were intelligent until having to wade ashore! And worse upon returning!! Next time you visit a distillery drink as much as possible, both of you, then if tide is out just pee quickly for dinghy to float simples 😂😂❤

Handbreit! Top Video und wenn's Euch kalt wird, wisst Ihr ja, wo Ihr mich findet ;-)