Sailing Florence · video

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The crew of the yacht Florence explores the remote Shiant Islands in the Outer Hebrides, an uninhabited archipelago known for significant seabird colonies, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.2:02 Because the anchorage at the Shiant Islands offers deep water but poor protection from incoming weather, the crew relocates to the more secure Ploughra Pool on the island of Harris.9:12 To reach the west coast of Harris, the crew times their passage through a narrow, rock-strewn channel to catch a favourable spring tide, which provides a two-knot boost against light winds.12:33 The west coast of Harris remains sparsely populated by cruising vessels due to its exposure to Atlantic swells and challenging tidal currents.10:56 While anchored off Taransay Island, the crew uses a kayak to explore the tidal inlets of Luskintyre beach.20:45 The crew monitors weather windows to plan a future 47-mile offshore passage to St Kilda, the most remote island in the British Isles.16:03

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