A crew changeover saw the Mate off home for a spell, and Jim and Bob
joining ship in Lerwick. Our first port of call was the Out Skerries,
where we enjoyed an evening of wonderful sunshine in this peaceful spot
(photo). We then crossed over to Burravoe at the southern tip of Yell,
and climbed its Marilyn – Hill of Arisdale. This was the Skippers 600th
Marilyn and qualified him for entry to the Marilyn Hall of Fame.
Burravoe pier has been deserted on previous visits, but this time four
fishing boats were berthed (it being a Sunday). This led to an early
start next morning as the boat alongside which we were tied fired up its
engine to leave at 0530. We were over on Fetlar by 0900, anchored at the
west of Tresta Wick, and were soon on the way up Vord Hill. Off again on
our return, we went north to Unst, and joined Southern Cross and a
Swedish Malo at Baltasound pier. Apparently three visiting yachts at the
pontoon was a first. As it was a beautiful evening, we went off and
climbed Valla Field, returning to the boat at 2130 to start making
dinner. It was a long and very enjoyable day.