Sailing Faroe Islands

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04 March 2019

Sailing Faroe Islands

RYA Yachtmaster Navigation & Pilotage

Here is groundwork planning and preparation for the summer's sailing voyage from Kirkwall in the Orkneys to the Faroe Islands. The return trip is via the Shetland Islands.

Here are some useful links from the previous season on the high seas:

Vimeo Sailing Album

What is your compass bearing?

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RYA Yachtmaster Skipper On Watch Piloting

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