Faroe Islands
From CruisersWiki
Lighthouse (Talk | contribs) (Moved TOC) |
Lighthouse (Talk | contribs) m (Text replace - "__TOC__" to "{{TOCleft}}") |
||
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region. | Describe the cruising/sailing in the region. | ||
| - | + | {{TOCleft}} | |
==Climate & Weather== | ==Climate & Weather== | ||
The climate is technically defined as ''Maritime Subarctic'' according to the (Köppen climate classification:Cfc). The overall character of the islands' climate is determined by the strong cooling influence of the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], which here produces the [[North Atlantic]] Current. This, together with the remoteness of any sources of warm airflows ensures that winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common | The climate is technically defined as ''Maritime Subarctic'' according to the (Köppen climate classification:Cfc). The overall character of the islands' climate is determined by the strong cooling influence of the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], which here produces the [[North Atlantic]] Current. This, together with the remoteness of any sources of warm airflows ensures that winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common | ||
Revision as of 08:20, 29 October 2010
Faroe Islands Cruising Guide
An online Cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Faroe Islands.
| Faroe Islands | |
 Faroe Islands | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Tórshavn GPS: 62°00.0′N, 06°47.0′W |
|---|---|
| Language: | Faroese, Danish |
| Currency: | Faroese krona |
| Time Zone | UTC |
| More notes about the country | |
The Faroe Islands are an island group consisting of eighteen islands off the coast of Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the north Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Iceland and Norway; the closest neighbours being the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland.
Its area is 1,399 square kilometres (540 sq. mi), and has no major lakes or rivers. There are 1,117 kilometres (694 mi) of coastline, and no land boundaries with any other country. The only island that is uninhabited is Lítla Dímun.
The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level. There are areas below sea level.
Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.
|
Climate & Weather
The climate is technically defined as Maritime Subarctic according to the (Köppen climate classification:Cfc). The overall character of the islands' climate is determined by the strong cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, which here produces the North Atlantic Current. This, together with the remoteness of any sources of warm airflows ensures that winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Islands, Ports & Popular Stops
- Bordoy
- Klaksvik (Port of entry)
- Eysturoy
- Eidi
- Fuglafjordur (Port of entry)
- Sandoy
- Streymoy
- Torshavn (Port of entry)
- Vestmanna/Vestmanhavn (Port of entry)
- Suduroy
- Hvalbiarfjordur
- Tvoroyri (Port of entry)
- Vagur (Suduroy) (Port of entry)
- Vagar Island
-
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
| |
|---|
| | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | North Atlantic | Baltic | Denmark | Faroe Islands | |
.
