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Sailing to Fair Isle [ a lifelong goal ]
February 27, 2024 · 12 min · 439 views · Shetland Islands
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Larrick on July 4th, sailing toward Fair Isle in the Shetland Islands.0:21 The vessel maintains a speed of five to six knots under 12 to 13 knots of westerly wind, passing Brasse lighthouse and Sumburgh Head.0:39 While the initial leg offers flat seas and favorable conditions, the wind shifts to the nose for the final 25 miles, forcing the crew to motor the remainder of the passage.2:33 Upon arrival, Nova Vita moors alongside another vessel at the Fair Isle pier.3:01 Dockage costs 30 pounds, which covers up to four nights.4:07 The harbor entrance is narrow and surrounded by rocks.3:50 Ashore, the crew explores the island’s bird life, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars, and hikes from the pier to the North Lighthouse.5:14 They also swim at Faraheal Beach.11:55 The fog signal at the North Lighthouse remains inaccessible due to cliff erosion.11:02
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