Sailing Shetland | Baltasound to Lerwick

Name: Sailing Shetland | Baltasound to Lerwick
Uploaded: 2023-11-23T14:18:44.000Z
Duration: 23 min 41 s
Description: Nova Vita cruises the Shetland Islands, anchoring in Baltasound and Burravoe before rafting at Lerwick’s Victoria Pier.

23. november 2023 · 23 min · 968 visninger · Shetland Islands

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Nova Vita, a cruising sailboat, navigated the Shetland Islands from Baltasound on Unst to Lerwick in mid-June.0:11 The crew anchored in Baltasound, Burravoe, and Boatsroom Voe, noting sand and mud bottoms provided reliable holding in winds ranging from 5 to 30 knots.12:42 During the transit, the crew encountered tidal rips near Muckle Flugga and navigated narrow, marked channels near Lunna Ness and the gravel spit known as the "air."0:34 Light winds necessitated motoring for significant portions of the route, including the final approach through Linger Sound and past the Brethren to Lerwick.18:16 Upon arrival in Lerwick, the crew secured the vessel by rafting alongside the Victoria Pier, which offers water and electricity but requires rafting due to high demand.22:00 The passage highlighted the importance of monitoring tide-driven currents and using chart plotters to navigate shallow, rocky coastal waters.