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Circumnavigation:
Isle of Mull
Route Distance: ~80 nm / 148.2 kmPrevailing direction: CCW
Record: 2011 - 19:34:00
Solo: 6
Team: 5
Records
| John Willacy | K1M | 19:34:00 | 2011 |
| A. Evans M. Cartwright A. Clarke D. Patchett | Team | 9 Days | 1970 |
At around 80 nm Mull is one of the longer UK island circumnavigations that can be completed in a day, the distance makes this is a serious circumnavigation challenge with stretches of isolated coastline added to the mix. Though the tides are less demanding than some other venues, the long open crossing to the west can be exposed to the weather and should not be taken for granted.
For those looking to explore there are plenty of options amongst remote coastline, unspoilt beaches and intriguing sea lochs. The Isles of Iona, Ulva and Staffa providing interesting trips in their own rights, whilst the Sound of Mull can provide a relaxed paddle and shelter from the weather. The surrounding scenery is spectacular and growing Sea Eagle population draws many to the area.
Circumnavigation: Isle of Mull
Solo
Click column header to sort.| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Boat | Tide | Dir | Note | Verified | Link1 | 1 | K1M | John Willacy | 19:34:00 | 05-Jun-11 | Rockpool Taran 18 | CCW | Yes | 2 | K1M | Ian Tindall | ~52:55:30 | 31-May-23 | CCW | GPS Fail | -- | 3 | K1M | Chris Wade | 54:29:09 | 18-May-23 | Rockpool Taran 16 | CW | Yes | 4 | K1M | Steve Porter | 3 days | Aug-2011 | SKUK Romany Explorer | Sail | -- | 5 | K1M | Jonny Hawkins | 4 days | 31-Jul-2014 | P+H Scorpio | -- | Blog | 6 | K1M | Ed Loffill | 4 days | 24-Aug-19 | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | -- |
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6 solo paddlers
Teams
Click column header to sort.| Posn. | Cat | Paddler | Elapsed | Date | Boat | Tide | Dir | Note | Verified | Link1 |
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| 1 | Team | Will Herman Tim Pearson | 4 days | Sep-14 | P+H Sirius Rockpool GT | -- | Blog | |||
| 2 | Team | Bryan Dickinson Jenny Wong | 5 days | 19-Jun-23 | Rockpool Taran 16 Rockpool Tarantella | CCW | Yes | |||
| 3 | Team | Marcus Francis John Gray | 7 days | 19-May-24 | Tiderace Xcape P+H Scorpio Mk2 | CW | Yes | |||
| 4 | Team | A. Evans M. Cartwright A. Clarke D. Patchett | 9 Days | P+H Quest | -- | Link1 | ||||
| 4 | Team | Margarita Felixberger Laura Hau Tavi Murray | 9 days | 19-May-23 | Northshore Atlantic Valley Avocet LV Valley Avocet LV | CCW | Yes |
5 Teams -- 13 Paddlers
Notes
Bryan Dickinson / Jenny Wong (19-Jun-23)Total elapsed time: 92:24:37
Marcus Francis / John Gray (19-May-24)
Total elapsed time: 92:24:37
Jonny Hawkins (31-Jul-2014)
Jonny has also previously circumnavigated Scotland by kayak.
Ian Tindall (31-May-23)
GPS Fail.
GPS battery problems on the final leg. No GPS record from Uisken to Ellenabeich - last record at Uisken at 23:31 2023-05-30. Total given as 52:55:30 - 3 days
Chris Wade (18-May-23)
Launch from Gallanachbeg, lap timed from S Kerrera.
Summary:
Circumnavigation: Isle of MullSolo paddlers: 6
Team paddlers: 13
Teams: 5
Recorded Start Points:
- Calgary Beach (1)
- Craignure (3)
- Easdale (2)
- Ellenabeich (1)
- Gallanach (1)
- Kerrera (1)
- Sound of Iona (1)
- xxx (1)