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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Faroe Islands. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Faroe Islands. | ||
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The '''Faroe Islands''' are a group consisting of eighteen islands off the coast of Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the north [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], about halfway between [[Iceland]] and [[Norway]]; the closest neighbours being the Northern and Western Isles of [[Scotland]]. | The '''Faroe Islands''' are a group consisting of eighteen islands off the coast of Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the north [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], about halfway between [[Iceland]] and [[Norway]]; the closest neighbours being the Northern and Western Isles of [[Scotland]]. | ||
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The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level. There are areas below sea level. | The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level. There are areas below sea level. | ||
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The climate is technically defined as ''Maritime Subarctic'' according to the (Köppen climate classification:Cfc). The overall character of the islands' climate is determined by the strong cooling influence of the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], which here produces the [[North Atlantic]] Current. This, together with the remoteness of any sources of warm airflows ensures that winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common | The climate is technically defined as ''Maritime Subarctic'' according to the (Köppen climate classification:Cfc). The overall character of the islands' climate is determined by the strong cooling influence of the [[North Atlantic|Atlantic Ocean]], which here produces the [[North Atlantic]] Current. This, together with the remoteness of any sources of warm airflows ensures that winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common | ||
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** [[Klaksvik]] (Port of entry) | ** [[Klaksvik]] (Port of entry) | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/faroe-islands.html Faroe Islands Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | * [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/faroe-islands.html Faroe Islands Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | ||
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Books, Guides, etc. | Books, Guides, etc. | ||
* Willy Ker , RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.imray.com/record.cfm?i_stock_code=IB0043 <cite>Faroe, Iceland and Greenland</cite>] Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 0852887655, Last Update Edition 3rd (2004) | * Willy Ker , RCC Pilotage Foundation, [http://www.imray.com/record.cfm?i_stock_code=IB0043 <cite>Faroe, Iceland and Greenland</cite>] Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 0852887655, Last Update Edition 3rd (2004) | ||
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See also '''[[Denmark]]''' References & Publications | See also '''[[Denmark]]''' References & Publications | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 15 August 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the Faroe Islands.
Faroe Islands
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Capital | Tórshavn |
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Language | Faroese, Danish |
Currency | Faroese krona |
Time zone | UTC |
Calling code | ? |
The Faroe Islands are a group consisting of eighteen islands off the coast of Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the north Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Iceland and Norway; the closest neighbours being the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland.
Its area is 1,399 square kilometres (540 sq. mi), and has no major lakes or rivers. There are 1,117 kilometres (694 mi) of coastline, and no land boundaries with any other country. The only island that is uninhabited is Lítla Dímun.
The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; the coasts are mostly bordered by cliffs. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level. There are areas below sea level.
Charts
- NGA
- 38030 Faroe Islands, Iceland
- KMS
- 82 Føroyar, Norđari partur
- 83 Føroyar, Sunnari partur
Weather
The climate is technically defined as Maritime Subarctic according to the (Köppen climate classification:Cfc). The overall character of the islands' climate is determined by the strong cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, which here produces the North Atlantic Current. This, together with the remoteness of any sources of warm airflows ensures that winters are mild (mean temperature 3.0 to 4.0°C) while summers are cool (mean temperature 9.5 to 10.5°C). The islands are windy, cloudy and cool throughout the year with over 260 rainy days in the year. The islands lie in the path of depressions moving northeast and this means that strong winds and heavy rain are possible at all times of the year. Sunny days are rare and overcast days are common
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Health
Submit any health warnings/information.
Security
Details?
Berthing
- Bordoy
- Klaksvik (Port of entry)
- Eysturoy
- Eidi
- Fuglafjordur (Port of entry)
- Sandoy
- Streymoy
- Torshavn (Port of entry)
- Vestmanna/Vestmanhavn (Port of entry)
- Suduroy
- Hvalbiarfjordur
- Tvoroyri (Port of entry)
- Vagur (Suduroy) (Port of entry)
- Vagar Island
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Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
{GreenText|List links external to the wiki such as in Wikepedia.}}
References
Books, Guides, etc.
- Willy Ker , RCC Pilotage Foundation, Faroe, Iceland and Greenland Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 0852887655, Last Update Edition 3rd (2004)
- John Lawson & John Marchmont, RCC Pilotage Foundation, Orkney and Sheland to Iceland via Faeroe Passage Planning Route Last Update 2008
See also Denmark References & Publications
Comments
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