This third edition of the Clyde Cruising Club’s respected guide to Orkney and Shetland has been fully updated throughout, offering authoritative and practical sailing directions for these remarkable waters.
Written and edited by experienced local sailors, this is an essential companion for anyone planning to cruise these dramatic and rewarding seascapes.
From tidal sounds and remote anchorages to challenging passages and sheltered harbours, the guide provides clear, detailed pilotage and navigation advice to help you plan and sail safely. Sailing Orkney and Shetland offers encounters with Neolithic stone circles, Viking settlements, historic naval sites like Scapa Flow, and some of the richest wildlife and most striking landscapes in northern Europe.
Inside you’ll find:
With this book as a companion, these islands open up an unforgettable cruising ground.
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| International Tracked & Signed (0-500g) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £25.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (500g-1kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £30.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1kg-1.25kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £32.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1.25kg-1.5kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £36.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1.5kg-1.75kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £38.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (1.75kg-2kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £41.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (2kg-3kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £52.00 |
| International Tracked & Signed (3kg-5kg) | 3 - 7 Working Days | Yes | £74.00 |
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