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The Shiant Islands: A Night of Untouched Nature and Abundant Birdlife - Remote Anchorage Adventure
15 July 2023 · 16 min · 2K views · Shiant Islands
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Isle of Harris Marina for the Shiant Islands, a 12-mile transit through the Minch.Watch The crew navigates the Scalpay Bridge, which offers approximately three metres of clearance, while troubleshooting an intermittent autopilot failure caused by faulty wiring.1:18 With winds remaining light at two to four knots, the vessel motors the entire distance.2:45 Upon arrival, the crew anchors Nova Vita in 18 metres of water over a cobble seabed near the isthmus.5:03 The anchorage remains calm overnight, though wind speeds increase to 10–12 knots on the windward side during the day.9:12 The islands host significant bird populations, including puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, and shags, alongside wild sheep and historic stone sheilings.12:47 After exploring the cliffs and shoreline by dinghy, the crew prepares for a 250-mile passage to the Faroe Islands.15:41
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