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A superb, hands-on, day sail on our traditional wooden fishing boat around Noss, a National Nature Reserve renowned as one of Europe’s finest wildlife sites.
Trip duration: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Boarding the Swan at 9.30am, your day will begin with a comprehensive safety briefing including how to work the lines on deck and set the sails. We will then put this into practice, enjoying getting hands-on with the sailing as you round Bressay to visit Noss, one of the jewels in Shetland’s crown.
You will be well entertained during your trip by taking an active role in sailing the Swan, including hauling on ropes, taking a turn on the helm, and keeping a lookout, as well as spotting all the wildlife on offer.
We may anchor in a sheltered spot to enjoy a well earned lunch of soup and sandwiches,or eat under sail, and will top off your fantastic sailing experience with the breath taking seabird colony at Noss, one of Europe's finest wildlife sites.
We should return to Lerwick around 4.30pm.
Included in voyage
Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn more
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