Six of us launced from Newark at around low tide, but that was no problem with the excellent jetty there. Beautiful day with the sun not quite managing to burn through the haze and none of us wore our cags. Thankfully the thick fog forecast by the Deerness worthy shaking his head at the launch site did not materialise. For the record, we were equiped with maps, compasses, sat-nav and vhf radios.

We landed alongside the jetty on Copinsay and basked in the hazy sunshine while we ate our lunch. Later we spent an enjoyable couple of hours exploring the island and lighthouse before setting off again.

We circumnavigated Copinsay in next to no swell and enjoyed the spectacular cliffs and wildlife. By this time the wind had got up a bit and we had quite a bumpy ride back through the Copinsay Pass to Deerness - exhilirating stuff!

Only 7.8 nautical miles but a very interesting and rewarding day. Kristian's calm decisive leadership much appreciated.

Personal notes - My "bright" face and arms clearly demonstrate the dangers of exposure to even a hazy sun, especially on the sea.
I left my trainers complete with socks on the Copinsay beach at low tide.
I lost my prescription sunglasses at Newark.
Kristian wonders if he should assign me a carer!