Northern Scotland- Voyage to Orkney and Shetland Isles, photos

by Sail-World.com on 11 Jul 2014

South Light, Fair Isle: Most of the population of 70 people on Fair Isle live at the south end of the island. Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Enjoy these images from Paul and Sheryl Shard's voyage to Orkney and the Shetland Isles.

Distant Shores II, North Haven, Fair Isle © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Puffins © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Anchored at the northernmost anchorage in the United Kingdom, Unst © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Puffin © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Puffins © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Distant Shores II at anchor in East Weddel Sound © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

We bought Fair Isle hats when in Fair Isle which are available in the traditional natural wool colours as well as modern-coloured patterns which are dyed. © Paul and Sheryl Shard http://www.distantshores.ca/

Anchored at the northernmost anchorage in the United Kingdom, Unst © Paul and Sheryl Shard Click here to read Part 1 of their journey.

Award-winning filmmakers and sailing authors, Paul and Sheryl Shard, have been cruising internationally since 1989. They are the hosts of the sailing adventure TV series, Distant Shores, which airs weekdays across Canada on Travel and Escape Channel and includes episodes on their cruise of Orkney and Shetland. Visit their website.

Canadian Yachting magazine is Canada's premiere source for compelling boating lifestyle experiences, travel destinations, boat reviews, tips on gear, marine events and breaking news for sailors and power boaters. Enjoyed by readers in digital, online and print formats six times yearly.

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