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After the apparent calm of the open crossing it was good to be paddling along a shore again but it was surprising how much swell there actually was.
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Soon we entered the long channel to the sheltered anchorage of Portuairk. Dark clouds were gathering overhead.
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We waited for a downpour as we made our way through the moored fishing boats.
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We arrived just after high water so there was not too much of a carry. I limped up to the grass and cracked open a Guinness as I watched the ground support team carry the boats up to the road. The storm clouds lifted and the sun came out giving a marvelous view of Muck, Rum and distant Canna. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch and felt very satisfied at the completion of a fantastic trip despite the problems caused by injury.
15/06/2009