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Ep 18.1 Orkney, Fair Isle and the Shetlands. Visiting Tombs & a Broch, as we make our way north.

23 de abril de 2024 · 20 min · 800 visitas · Orkney Islands

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The crew of Northern Brees navigates the Orkney Islands, Fair Isle, and the Shetlands in September 2023, managing complex tidal races and gale-force weather. After departing Stromness, the vessel visits Neolithic sites on the Isle of Rousay, including the Midhowe tomb and broch, before retreating to Kirkwall to shelter from a 50-to-60-knot gale.3:44 While departing the Kirkwall floating dock, the boat’s keel snags a chain anchor; the crew successfully reverses off the dock by springing the boat at a 45-degree angle with assistance from the crew of the sailing vessel Rockhopper.12:07 The passage continues through narrow, shallow channels near Westray and across to Fair Isle, where strong cross-currents push the boat seven miles off course.15:34 The final leg involves a 40-mile crossing to Lerwick in the Shetlands, navigating two-meter swells before reaching the Victoria Pier.20:07 Careful tidal planning and local knowledge are essential for navigating the turbulent, shallow waters of the Scottish islands.

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