Twelve long hours of turbulence...
There are little waves on the surface of the lake, but at 60 km/h 'Kometa' (comet) hydrofoil is sailing, they act as serious bumps. Luckily one can get outside either at the exit or in the passgage between front and rear compartment. Views are stunning, although that depends on the weather. Also after several hours the beauty of the shoreline somehow fades. Of course the other side of the lake is covered by a veil of haze.
There was quite large passenger exchange at Olchon Island - mind the hydrofoil pier is not very close to the ferry terminal.
We had a little surprise in Port Baikal, as we were ordered to change to another hydrofoil. I'm not sure if that is typical arrangement or it was only an exception.
See the tracklog for exact location of stops. If you board in Severobaykalsk and don't use a taxi, mind you have to cross the barrier of the naval base and then walk along its perimeter to get to the pier.
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