Caolas Scalpay (57°16'N., 5°56'W.) and Loch na Cairidh (57°18'N., 6°02'W.) form a common strait between the S and W sides of Scalpay and Skye. The narrows of the strait are formed S of Scalpay by reefs extending into the channel from Scalpay and Skye. The reefs constrict the strait to a width of 0.2 mile and a depth of 0.3m. Except near HW, passage of the narrows should not be attempted. Caolas Scalpay, lying SE of the narrows, is easy of access and has moderate depths with good holding ground.

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