Shetland Isles

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Shetland Isles
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====Cruising the region====
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==Navigation Charts==
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''See [[Scotland#Weather|Scotland]]''..
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====Sources for weather information:====
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==Entrance==
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Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
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==Islands in the Group==
==Islands in the Group==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainland,_Shetland Mainland]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Isle Fair Isle]
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''See individual islands''.
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==Forums==
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Shetland Isles
60°27.025'N, 001°10.368'W Chart icon.png
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Scotland Shetlands.jpg
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Delete what you are not using: either the infobox or the centered image.

Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.

Charts

See Scotland.

Weather

See Scotland..

Sources for weather information

Currents & Tides

Give information on tides & currents.

Passages

See Scotland.


Communication

See Scotland.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Islands in the Group

Things to do Ashore

See individual islands.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See United Kingdom.

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