Unfortunately last night's red sky did not result in any shepherd's delight, only low cloud with a big black cloud looming in the direction we were heading. Still, it was dry and the wind was stronger than yesterday. We upped anchor about 9am and with the main up were able to motor-sail up the loch and past the huge fish farm. As we turned out of the top of Loch Harport the wind was on the nose and looking like it would be all the way - not what was forecast. But after an hour of motoring the wind began to back and we were able to turn the engine off as the sky began to brighten.

South Uist was very easy to sea ahead of us; the mountains of Benmore and Hecla standing tall. We reckoned we could even see right up the Outer Hebrides island chain as far as Lewis.

We arrived at the entrance to Loch Skipport around 3pm, the weather having gone grey and chilly again. There was one other yacht in Wizard Pool but there was plenty of space for us - two more yachts came in later and there was still loads of room. The sky brightened further and the sun made an appearance so I took a paddle around the islands and rocks in my inflatable kayak (I've solved the problem of the soggy bum - water was getting in when we dropped it off the side of Emerald, now we lower it gently). A seal scared the be-jesus out of me as it popped up right by my side doing some heavy breathing. I hoped it didn't try to come play with my kayak!

This is our furthest point west on this summer's trip around the UK.