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The swell had got up with the rise in tide during our lunch break on Scarp. There were several assisted launches. I was last off the beach but the steep sand meant I got my spray deck on while dry then pushed myself down the slope.
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We now followed scudding clouds down the Caolas an Scarp.
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We then found ourselves on Scarp's NE coast. It is riddled with caves.
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Inside this cave a blowhole was venting a fine spray of sea water into the already damp air.
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Right at the back there was a small beach. The noise of the surf echoed and bellowed in the confined space.
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Another large cave had the most amazing colours in its rocks.
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We explored deep within its confines.
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Just when we thought we had explored the last cave, we turned a corner and found this monster.
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This last cave, with a sandy shore at its back, was off the sandy bay at the north end of Scarp where we met Cuma.
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We now landed briefly on Scarp to ensure all items on deck were securely mounted....
04/06/2008