#40 | Shetland's Beauty: Sailing, Wildlife & History Revealed!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- We set sail from Whale Firth on the island of Yell, and make a passage through the challenging waters of Yell Sound and Linga Sound. Our destination? The thriving capital of Shetland, Lerwick. An impending change in weather forces us to seek refuge for a few days, giving us time to explore mainland Shetland,.
We embark on a land expedition that takes us to both the northern and southern extremities of Shetland, where we delve deep into the island's rich tapestry of wildlife and history. Be prepared to be mesmerized as we witness majestic orcas gracing the seas, playful sea otters frolicking in their natural habitat, and the endearing presence of grey seals. The steep cliffs are alive with the sights and sounds of unique sea birds, and the land beneath us is adorned with rare and exquisite coastal flora including Edmondston's Chickweed, a flower that grows nowhere else in the world than on a small rocky outcrop on Unst!
We visit the historic site of Jarlshof and Sumburgh Head with its iconic lighthouse.
Our journey through time unveils the layers of Shetland's history, from ancient prehistoric sites to the sagas of Viking exploration, the legacy of medieval settlements, and the more recent chapters in the islands' story. These historic footprints have left an indelible mark on Shetland's development, shaping its distinctive character and cultural heritage.
Chapters:
00:00 Coming Up
00:45 Intro
01:00 Passage Planning
03:15 Passage to Lerwick, Orcas, Tidal Turbulence
09:50 Bus and Ferry Trip to Unst - of Ponies, Crofting, Vikings and Nature
16:50 Trip to Jarlshof and Sumburgh Head
21:24 Outlook on the Next Episode
Music from Epidemic Sound:
La Liberte by Dream Cave
Seasons Of Sapmi by Magnus Ludvigsson
Spirit Of The Age by Jo Wandrini
Sorry (Instrumental Version) by Alex Kehm
One With The Tribe by Bonnie Grace
Voice Of The Sea by Bonnie Grace
Swing With Mr Z by Grip City Cronies
Greenland by Heath Cantu
Weather routing by www.luckgrib.com
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The best yet, what a wonderful place on the edge of the world.
Thanks Keith! Brings some memories back then…?
@@sailingpolarisYes, happy ones. You did well with the weather.
I agree with Mr. rollingpuck. He always leads us to interesting places. You showed the Shetland Islands would be a great visit. Keep up the great work with these videos!
Thank you Craig - yes, if you have the time Shetland is definitely worth a visit! Thanks for watching!
I really must congratulate you not only on your fabulous videos but your impeccable manners and generous curiosity. And you capture all this incredible beauty and detail without the use of intrusive noisy drones which is really refreshing to see.
Thank you - whilst we do have a drone I hardly ever use it because I am no good in flying it… and I would only ever use it away from everyone and everything. I hate them when they are circling above me…
Okay, Shetland just made the short list. It may not be a hub for the whisky scene but what a beautiful, historic place. Nice video, Daniel. Slainte!
Well, apparently there even is a whisky distillery in Lerwick, but it didn‘t make it on our list this time… 😉
Another great one.
Thanks Douglas, see you soon!!
Thank-you for taking us with you on your travels. It's a joy 😊
Thank you for watching!! Glad you like it.
Very interesting and wonderfully narrated, thank you! The nature and landscape is just beautiful. And the augmented reality flowers 🌸, I‘m just amazed at how you‘re getting better and better.
I really look forward to every video you post.
I was lucky enough to see them in Canada up close almost 20 years ago. I will never forget that.
OMG the puffins are just too cute. Thank you so much Kathrin and Daniel to put so much effort and work into this.
Thank you Regi! Your comment is most appreciated and thanks for your loyal followership… 🙏🏻
Thank you, so informative. Love the mix of sailing and information. I love sailing Shetland.
Thanks for watching. It‘s a beautiful place, Shetland!
Very interesting visit and report Daniel. I like your way to include history and tradition in your videos, together with showing the wonderful nature of those places. I might not be able to sail up there by boat, I lost my chance this past summer, but may be one day by ferry....
You definitely should do so, Maurizio. Thanks for watching and fair winds to your sailing project!!
Another wonderful lesson on the history and natural history of the islands you visit. I am very grateful of the time and effort you put into sharing with us your journey, thank you both very much. It's only a few hours on a ferry from Orkney so looks like a two centre summer holiday for us next summer.
Defo go for it! If you like the north you‘ll love Shetland!!
Such an interesting, informative and well put together video…learning a lot!
Thank you Anton!
Great history presentation from you guys. Lovey footage and great to see some Orca’s ❤ Well done! We have to tour Shetland too!!! 😊
Thanks guys! Glad we‘ve inspired you for Shetland… haha, I know it‘s been on your list for long…
I had the privilege of visiting these northern bastions of the United Kingdom many moons ago. I stayed at RAF Saxa Vord on Unst, which operates early warning RADAR. I was on a Sub Aqua diving trip from my parent unit, RAF Leuchars. Getting there, I didn't think it was possible to take so many ferry trips in one day.
I loved all the different names and places which seemed to come from a distant bygone age but somehow kept alive. My favorite was Muckle Flugga. Many RAF units would have station mottos in Latin. Sometimes they could be a bit corny, but not Saxa Vord. Their motto is "Praemoneo de Periculis" which means 'I give advanced warning about danger'. Unfortunately, a valuable asset in today's world. 🤬
Oh, yeah, and much we haven‘t told, e.g. the Space Terminal at the decommissioned RAF base, the Gin distillery and, and, and…
Thanks for watching and for your enlightening background. Glad you like the videos! 🙏🏻
Wonderful Videos thank you - I attempted to use your system of passage planning recently for a trip from Kip near Largs through the north channel to Liverpool - it worked well. I would be really interested to see you explain it in more detail. thanks Alex
Thanks for the feedback Alexander. I think we might do an episode about it in winter…
Videos getting better and better, well done! Keep the spirit and happy sailing! Did I spot a Zürich number plate?
Yes, not ours… they are everywhere…