Downwinds | Oban to Cuil Bay Downwind

Oban to Cuil Bay Downwind

A 30km downwind with a S/SSW wind starting at Greenacre Bay in Oban and finishing at Cuil Bay on Loch Linnhe. Loch Linnhe is a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland. The part upstream of Corran is known in Gaelic as An Linne Dhubh, and downstream as An Linne Sheileach. The name Linnhe is derived from the Gaelic word linne, meaning "pool"


  • Greenacre Bay Oban Scotland PA34 5TU

    Distance in KM
    30
    Estimated Time to complete
    2 Hrs 30 mins
  • Wind Direction
    SW
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  • Launch from beach at Greenacre Bay and head out about a km before turning right for the runs.




    Feel like a midway stop to replenish? then a perfect stop at Port Appin. In the picture below you would of travelled from the North.


    This is a YouTube video from Andy Corbe doing this downwind on a WingFoil, great commentary of the route planning, start and video finishes at the midway point at Port Appin.







    Finish at the beautiful Cuil Bay. 



    Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) stations are the bases for the RNLI's fleet of search and rescue lifeboats that cover the coastal waters around the entire British Isles, as well as major inland waterways. The service was established in 1824 and is operated largely by volunteers. Its headquarters are at Poole, Dorset and it is a registered charity in both the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

    24-hour search and rescue service operates from 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland.

    On this downwind the closest station is Oban Lifeboat Station


    Use RYA Safetrx app for those big days -


    Have fun and please stay safe!
    Some Basic Safety Guidelines

    - It is very difficult to spot someone in the water especially in strong wind conditions, so please make sure you can be seen - use bright colour clothing. Wear a brightly coloured PFD Wear a brightly coloured rash vest ( luminous green or orange is best)

    - Use a buddy system - doing a downwind with someone else is always safer than on your own.

    - Have a VHF Radio, mobile/cell phone in a waterproof bag ( test that you can use this in all conditions)

    - Know who to call for help and be sure that your family know who to call. Be sure that someone knows where you are and when you should return. And that they will call for help if this time is exceeded.

    - Other useful tips - Use a leash from the craft to your body. Have a signal flare (hand held are best) or pencil flares. Carry a reflector / mirror. Have a whistle that works when wet. Have your name and landline number on your craft. Leave a card with your name and phone number (mobile/cell and landline) on your vehicle dashboard.


    Transcript from the video, much more details if you watch it.
    0:51 southwesterly winds
    0:53 day we're planning to go it's looking
    0:55 sort of
    0:57 17 to 30 knots
    0:59 sort of rough range so it looks like a
    1:01 great day
    1:04 also check the tides
    1:06 outgoing tides or wind opposite tide
    1:10 creates the best conditions you tend to
    1:12 get much steeper waves in those sort of
    1:14 conditions


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