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Circumnavigation:
Isle of Mull
Route Distance: ~80 nm / 148.2 kmPrevailing direction: CCW
Record: 2025 - 7 days
Solo: 7
Team: 6
Records
| Paul Edmondson Malcolm Stubbs | Team_Ski | 7 days | 2025 |
| 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
Click column header to sort.| Posn. | 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 | Team | Will Herman Tim Pearson | 4 days | Sep-14 | P+H Sirius Rockpool GT | -- | Blog | |||
| 3 | Team | Bryan Dickinson Jenny Wong | 5 days | 19-Jun-23 | Rockpool Taran 16 Rockpool Tarantella | CCW | Yes | |||
| 4 | K1M | Ian Tindall | ~52:55:30 | 31-May-23 | CCW | GPS Fail | -- | |||
| 5 | K1M | Chris Wade | 54:29:09 | 18-May-23 | Rockpool Taran 16 | CW | Yes | |||
| 6 | K1M | Oliver Millington | 55:30:38 | 21-Jun-25 | Rockpool Taran 18 | CW | Yes | |||
| 7 | Team | Marcus Francis John Gray | 7 days | 19-May-24 | Tiderace Xcape P+H Scorpio Mk2 | CW | Yes | |||
| 8 | Team | A. Evans M. Cartwright A. Clarke D. Patchett | 9 Days | P+H Quest | -- | Link1 | ||||
| 8 | Team | Margarita Felixberger Laura Hau Tavi Murray | 9 days | 19-May-23 | Northshore Atlantic Valley Avocet LV Valley Avocet LV | CCW | Yes | |||
| 10 | K1M | Steve Porter | 3 days | Aug-2011 | SKUK Romany Explorer | Sail | -- | |||
| 11 | K1M | Jonny Hawkins | 4 days | 31-Jul-2014 | P+H Scorpio | -- | Blog | |||
| 12 | Team_Ski | Paul Edmondson Malcolm Stubbs | 7 days | 17-May-25 | Epic V6 Ski Epic V6 Ski | CW | -- | |||
| 13 | K1M | Ed Loffill | 4 days | 24-Aug-19 | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | -- |
Summary:
Circumnavigation: Isle of Mull22 paddlers total completed 13 laps.
7 Solo paddlers
15 Team paddlers in 6 teams
Notes
Bryan Dickinson / Jenny Wong (19-Jun-23)Total elapsed time: 92:24:37
Paul Edmondson / Malcolm Stubbs (17-May-25)
Possibly the first lap on skis? Use of Flat Earth sails.
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.
Recorded Start Points:
- Calgary Beach (1)
- Craignure (3)
- Easdale (2)
- Ellenabeich (1)
- Fidden (1)
- Gallanach (1)
- Kerrera (1)
- Lochaline (1)
- Sound of Iona (1)
- xxx (1)