#40 | Shetland's Beauty: Sailing, Wildlife & History Revealed!

[@douglasreid243]

Another great one.

[@sailingpolaris]

Thanks Douglas, see you soon!!

[@Pippinstravels]

The best yet, what a wonderful place on the edge of the world.

[@sailingpolaris]

Thanks Keith! Brings some memories back then…?

[@Pippinstravels]

@@sailingpolarisYes, happy ones. You did well with the weather.

[@Craig-ji7ih]

I agree with Mr. rollingpuck. He always leads us to interesting places. You showed the Shetland Islands would be a great visit. Keep up the great work with these videos!

[@sailingpolaris]

Thank you Craig - yes, if you have the time Shetland is definitely worth a visit! Thanks for watching!

[@rollingpuck]

Okay, Shetland just made the short list. It may not be a hub for the whisky scene but what a beautiful, historic place. Nice video, Daniel. Slainte!

[@sailingpolaris]

Well, apparently there even is a whisky distillery in Lerwick, but it didn‘t make it on our list this time… 😉

[@alexanderbaker2526]

Wonderful Videos thank you - I attempted to use your system of passage planning recently for a trip from Kip near Largs through the north channel to Liverpool - it worked well. I would be really interested to see you explain it in more detail. thanks Alex

[@sailingpolaris]

Thanks for the feedback Alexander. I think we might do an episode about it in winter…

[@gaelhillyardcreative]

I really must congratulate you not only on your fabulous videos but your impeccable manners and generous curiosity. And you capture all this incredible beauty and detail without the use of intrusive noisy drones which is really refreshing to see.

[@sailingpolaris]

Thank you - whilst we do have a drone I hardly ever use it because I am no good in flying it… and I would only ever use it away from everyone and everything. I hate them when they are circling above me…

[@brianmcgregor4522]

Love your channel, my wife Linda and I sailed our old wooden yacht Lady Grey, a Hillyard built in 1958, around the firth of Clyde but more often around the inner Hebrides for 24 years from 1994 every year until 2018 when sadly my lovely wife Linda became unwell. We have sailed many of the waters which you have shown in your videos, Largs, Campbeltown, Islay, all the distilleries, Jura, Crinan, Oban, Mull, Arnamuchhan, Skye, the Classic Malts Cruise, Rassay, Portree, Plockton, Tobermory, Loch Aline, Fort William. Your videos bring back so many happy memories, sadly my beautiful wife is now with dementia and in care. Our early sailing was in an East German Folk Boat in the Firth of Clyde. I am seriously impressed with your fantastic Polaris yacht and all of its features, also how you describe your experiences in what is your second language. keep posting new footage. Brian Mcgregor

[@sailingpolaris]

Aww, so sweet! Thank you for watching, Brian, and for your kind words. Sad to hear about Linda, but you know, it‘s the memories we keep and sure she does. And I al glad we trigger fond memories of past times with you. We hope you will like our tales of places new, we‘ll keep them coming! Daniel & Kathrin

[@brianmcgregor4522]

@@sailingpolaris thank you so much Daniel and Kath for your prompt reply, I visit my lovely Linda almost every day and show her pics of our yacht Lady Grey which she recognises. Maybe I can send some pics if I find out how.

[@rod8823]

Thank-you for taking us with you on your travels. It's a joy 😊

[@sailingpolaris]

Thank you for watching!! Glad you like it.

[@rebie63]

Very interesting and wonderfully narrated, thank you! The nature and landscape is just beautiful. And the augmented reality flowers 🌸, I‘m just amazed at how you‘re getting better and better. I really look forward to every video you post. I was lucky enough to see them in Canada up close almost 20 years ago. I will never forget that. OMG the puffins are just too cute. Thank you so much Kathrin and Daniel to put so much effort and work into this.

[@sailingpolaris]

Thank you Regi! Your comment is most appreciated and thanks for your loyal followership… 🙏🏻

[@donaldgrant1856]

Thank you, so informative. Love the mix of sailing and information. I love sailing Shetland.

[@sailingpolaris]

Thanks for watching. It‘s a beautiful place, Shetland!

[@maurizioferrario1949]

Very interesting visit and report Daniel. I like your way to include history and tradition in your videos, together with showing the wonderful nature of those places. I might not be able to sail up there by boat, I lost my chance this past summer, but may be one day by ferry....

[@sailingpolaris]

You definitely should do so, Maurizio. Thanks for watching and fair winds to your sailing project!!

[@AdventureNow]

Great history presentation from you guys. Lovey footage and great to see some Orca’s ❤ Well done! We have to tour Shetland too!!! 😊

[@sailingpolaris]

Thanks guys! Glad we‘ve inspired you for Shetland… haha, I know it‘s been on your list for long…

[@JohnK-i2n]

Another wonderful lesson on the history and natural history of the islands you visit. I am very grateful of the time and effort you put into sharing with us your journey, thank you both very much. It's only a few hours on a ferry from Orkney so looks like a two centre summer holiday for us next summer.

[@sailingpolaris]

Defo go for it! If you like the north you‘ll love Shetland!!

[@antonmanuel4772]

Such an interesting, informative and well put together video…learning a lot!

[@sailingpolaris]

Thank you Anton!

[@Div3r]

I had the privilege of visiting these northern bastions of the United Kingdom many moons ago. I stayed at RAF Saxa Vord on Unst, which operates early warning RADAR. I was on a Sub Aqua diving trip from my parent unit, RAF Leuchars. Getting there, I didn't think it was possible to take so many ferry trips in one day. I loved all the different names and places which seemed to come from a distant bygone age but somehow kept alive. My favorite was Muckle Flugga. Many RAF units would have station mottos in Latin. Sometimes they could be a bit corny, but not Saxa Vord. Their motto is "Praemoneo de Periculis" which means 'I give advanced warning about danger'. Unfortunately, a valuable asset in today's world. 🤬

[@sailingpolaris]

Oh, yeah, and much we haven‘t told, e.g. the Space Terminal at the decommissioned RAF base, the Gin distillery and, and, and… Thanks for watching and for your enlightening background. Glad you like the videos! 🙏🏻

[@stefanweibel]

Videos getting better and better, well done! Keep the spirit and happy sailing! Did I spot a Zürich number plate?

[@sailingpolaris]

Yes, not ours… they are everywhere…