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SAILING REMOTE Outer Hebrides | Sailing Florence Around Britain - Ep.189
September 27, 2024 · 24 min · 56K views
What this video covers
The crew of the yacht Florence explores the remote Shant Islands in the Outer Hebrides, an uninhabited archipelago known for significant seabird colonies, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.2:02 Because the anchorage at the Shant Islands offers deep water but poor protection from incoming weather, the crew relocates to the more secure Ploughra Pool on the island of Harris.9:12 To reach the west coast of Harris, the crew times their passage through a narrow, rock-strewn channel to catch a favorable spring tide, which provides a two-knot boost against light winds.12:33 The west coast of Harris remains sparsely populated by cruising vessels due to its exposure to Atlantic swells and challenging tidal currents.10:56 While anchored off Taransay Island, the crew uses a kayak to explore the tidal inlets of Luskintyre beach.20:45 The crew monitors weather windows to plan a future 47-mile offshore passage to St Kilda, the most remote island in the British Isles.16:03
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