Dave Wheeler wrote:
Not so good on the sea though with extremely rough conditions
persisting. Last time our boat managed it across to the Shetland
mainland was 12 days ago.

I was reading about your ferry recently, Dave. Designed like a trawler
for the rough crossing. And the cabin seats have airline-style seat
belts. Makes our RORO crossing look like a trip on a boating lake!
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Steve Loft
Sanday, Orkney. 5m ASL
http://sanday.org.uk/weather