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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Weather and Winds

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Currents & Tides

Approaches and Navigation

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Regional Radio Nets

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Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

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Berthing

• Lerwick

Islands in the Group

• Mainland
• Yell
• Unst
• Fetlar
• Brassy
• Whalsay
• East
• West Burra
• Muckle Roe
• Papa Stour
• Trondra
• Vaila
• Foula
• Walls
• Fair Isle
• Sumburgh Head
• Out Skerries

Things to do Ashore

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Routes/Passages To/From

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Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

• Shetland Isles at the Wikipedia
• Shetland Isles at the Wikivoyage

References & Publications

See United Kingdom.

Comments

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• Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --Istioploos 13:10, 20 March 2016 (GMT)

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