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#35 | Sailing to the Faroe Islands: The Sea Caves of Hestur
19 août 2023 · 14 min · 2K vues · Hestur, Faroe Islands
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Polaris departs Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, for a 10-to-12 nautical mile passage to the island of Hestur.3:54 The harbor at Hestur provides a floating pontoon with sufficient depth for three to four yachts, offering free water and electricity.5:15 Navigating the south coast of Hestur requires caution due to tidal races exceeding three knots.6:50 To explore the island’s sea caves and vertical volcanic cliffs, the crew transfers from Polaris to a local vessel, Havardur, piloted by Mike Henderson, co-author of regional cruising guides.8:00 Henderson utilizes local knowledge to maneuver close to the cliffs, which serve as nesting grounds for puffins, storm petrels, and black guillemots.11:53 The passage involves significant tidal currents, making local guidance essential for safe transit near the cliffs.12:45 Following the Hestur visit, the crew sails to Vestmanna, where they encounter a local whale hunt.14:12
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