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#43 | Sailing Scotland: Rounding Cape Wrath
11 de novembro de 2023 · 19 min · 4K visualizações · Loch Eriboll
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of the sailboat Polaris navigates the northern coast of Scotland, transiting from the Sound of Hoy to Loch Eriboll before rounding Cape Wrath. During the approach to Loch Eriboll, the crew encounters steep, 2.5-meter confused seas caused by an easterly wind opposing a strong tidal stream near Whiten Head.4:17 After finding the northern anchorage at the Ardnish peninsula obstructed by lobster pots, they anchor in a sandy spot in the southern bay.5:20 To round Cape Wrath, the crew coordinates with the Ministry of Defence firing range center to ensure no live-fire exercises are active.9:06 Finding calm, mill-pond conditions at the headland, they choose an inshore route between Durness and the cliffs rather than the recommended 3-5 nautical mile offshore clearance.9:33 They conclude the passage at the small harbor of Kinlochbervie.10:14 Later, using Antares charts, they locate a secluded anchorage and set a lobster pot.13:01 Careful tidal planning and reliance on specialized, high-detail charts are essential for navigating the complex currents and shallow hazards of the Scottish coast.
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