Boat Plans Canada | Alesund to Lerwick Shetland Islands

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A good crew with Rob Parsons and young Jack H poised to stand his first watch. Not bad at 14.

We had a great stay in Alesund and will definitely go back when we have a bit more time.

So on the 25th July we set off in a blustery F5 from the WNW.

Jack completed his first night watch at 2230 and was able to enjoy the midnight sun, or near enough!

A bit of excitement  when a tug called us at 0300 (Oceanic Challenge) to request 7nm clearance to a tow. The call came when we at about 7.5 nm away so some drama to get the blood moving. All well though.

We arrived Lerwick at 1700 the following day. Parking up was a little tricky due to a very strong wind onto the pontoon, very little room and massive prop wash from a cruise ship shore boat that was sitting opposite our berth. We had a couple of goes but were soon tucked up safe and sound.

A boisterous 250 mile trip but good fun and as ever the god ship did us proud. Well done Brim.

A few photos:

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Jack steering us out of Alesund

 

 

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Capn and Rob catch some sleep

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First night at sea

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We were welcomed into Lerwick by a fellow cruiseship

The offending Cruise Ship Shuttle Boat

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Boat Plans Nz | Shetland Islands to Peterhead St Peters Head

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We spent a day walking and exploring Lerwick but time was pressing and I was keen to keep heading south. Next stop was Peterhead another 250 miles south.

Our stay in Lerwick was short but eventful. We met Hari from Iceland who it transpired had provided Charlotte with diesel for our Jan Mayen Trip and who knows Siggy very well; we were able to evidentially prove that women want independence for Scotland from the UK but Men dont; we tested the local fish and chip shop out which get s the thumbs up and most importantly I was able to buy a new, hand knitted, jumper from a great shop in the harbour Anderson & Co. The ladies who served us were great but were not willing to entertain a part exchange or throw in a sheepskin rug which they claimed was an acceptable alternative to a wife? Anyway, a great shop and worth a visit. Link on the home page.

We also met a hardy pair of adventurers from Norway who are sailing south for a year off. Destination not yet known but somewhere warmer; I dont blame them. Fred, the skipper was with his son but  is going to need crew in the spring so if you fancy a sail from somewhere warm to somewhere cooler next year then Freds your man.

So on the 29th July we departed Lerwick. The forecast was pretty rough with up to F7 on the day of which for Brim is uncomfortable. The whole of the UK had strong wind warnings which reflects the typical weather this summer. Ho Hum. Nobody else left the harbour except us!

It did prove to be a fairly perky little sail but with the wind behind us it was exciting and we were able to fully test the Gimballed Anti Spill Pan (GASP).

We arrived Peterhead three days later and were welcomed into the Marina by Billy. An absolutely top chap and a warm, welcome after a bouncy sail. That night we celebrated with sausages and potatoe supper.

A few photos:

The sheep were not normal on the Shetlands but they do make god jumpers

The yacht club which gave us a great welcome

The harbour where we were moored

Some fairly choppy seas

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Still choppy

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