East Mainland, Skerries and Whalsay
The final leg of a Shetland circumnavigation takes you down the east side of the islands back to Lerwick. This portion of the coast offers marked contrasts; from the bold headlands and the offlying islets to the wonderful hilly peninsulas of North and South Nesting and the spectacular steep sided inlet of Dales Voe.
CRUISING SOUTH
South Nesting Bay leads to the perfect little anchorage of the Dock of Lingness, where yachts drawing less than 2m can ride out any summer storm.
The beautiful Isles of Gletness guard the entrance to Catfirth, where the anchorage was used by flying boats in the 1st World War. The derelict foundations of the base are scheduled to become part of Shetland's first distillery.
Marinas In This Region
Out Skerries
Out Skerries is around 9 miles east of Shetland and makes a perfect starting point for the 164 nautical mile onward voyage to Norway. The passage to Out Skerries by yacht also provides an ideal oppertunity for spotting minke whale and harbour porpoise off the dramatic coastline of cliffs, arches, blow holes, stacks, voes and beaches ...
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Vidlin
Vidlin marina provides good shelter from southernly winds and is accessible at all states of the tide. It sits at the centre of the village at the head of Vidlin Voe ...
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Whalsay
In Whalsay, Symbister is a handy stopover for cruising yachts and has both a small boat marina and a pier, as well as a nearby anchorage in North Voe, although as the bottom is foul with old moorings the anchor should be buoyed. The pier offers good berthing for around 20 visiting boats ...
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