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The crew of a sailing vessel transits from Collafirth to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, navigating the tidal currents of Yell Sound. After waiting three days in Collafirth for favorable wind, the crew departs to cover the 30-mile passage.1:04 They encounter 16-knot winds and utilize a large genoa to maintain speeds between 7 and 8 knots, relying on speed over ground to manage the tidal flow.17:59 The passage requires careful timing to avoid adverse currents, as the crew navigates through the sound before reaching the harbor at Lerwick.12:05 Upon arrival, the crew observes local buoyage systems, noting that the IALA A system in this region places red markers to starboard when entering the harbor, contrary to standard expectations in other European ports.29:00 The vessel secures a berth in Lerwick, where the crew plans to remain for two weeks to wait out an incoming storm and attend local events, including the Wool Week and a fiddle festival.33:45

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