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Majestic Fair Isle of Shetland | Ep. 185
9 de mayo de 2025 · 23 min · 724 vistas · Fair Isle
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Tom and Karen sail from Lairwick on the mainland of Shetland toward Fair Isle, navigating past the island of Musa.0:55 During the passage, they encounter significant overfalls—breaking white water caused by current opposing wind—near the lighthouse at Sumburgh Head.1:08 Upon arrival at Fair Isle, they moor in the island's small harbor, which serves as a primary stopover for vessels transiting between Shetland and Orkney.2:51 Located 24 miles southwest of the southern tip of mainland Shetland, the island features a bird observatory and a rugged landscape populated by sheep that significantly outnumber the 48 permanent human residents.2:39 In June, the crew hikes to the cliffs above the harbor after 9 p.m. to observe nesting puffins.10:28 The island provides a habitat for migratory seabirds, and the harbor remains the only accessible entry point for private boats in the area.3:06
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