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Sailing Shetland's East Coast | VIKING SHETLAND | Sailing Florence Around Britain - Ep.187
August 30, 2024 · 21 min · 49K views
What this video covers
The 37-foot sailboat Florence navigates the eastern coast of the Shetland Islands, timing departures to coincide with favorable tides to avoid dangerous tidal overfalls and roosts.2:24 While sailing in 15 knots of wind, the crew maintains a stay sail and one reef in the main, utilizing the lee of the islands for flat-water sailing.7:53 The voyage includes stops at Haraldswick to view Viking longhouse ruins and a replica longboat, and at the island of Noss to observe gannet colonies and otters.2:49 Lerwick serves as the primary provisioning hub for fuel, water, and food, acting as a central gathering point for sailors arriving from Scandinavia.19:42 The crew notes that the extended daylight hours of the northern summer allow for flexible passage planning, though the weather remains volatile, frequently shifting from clear conditions to grey, misty rain.12:48 The crew prepares for a subsequent passage from Shetland to the Orkney Islands.19:35
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