Leaving Oban..... F7

So here we are on board setting off on a 7 hr crossing to Barra in a strong, cold northerly wind.  The skipper says its blowing force 7, advises us to walk around as little as possible and listen to the safety announcements.  Sounds like good advice.  Bikes are firmly strapped up on deck;

as we head out towards Sound of Mull which will be relatively sheltered until we get to Ardnamurchan Point when things could get lively;