Orkney
We were very tempted to sail with our friends from Nairn through the Caledonian Canal to the Scotish Westcoast. Sailing these difficult waters in company and protection of a big fleet would have been a good start. But it was not on our way to Norway, and we heard that Orkney was nice as well. But also difficult. Sailing through the Pentland Firth, one of the strongest tidal streams on Earth, was a bit scary for us. But we had very calm weather,...