VHF Coastguard reception at St Kilda?
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gordmac
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I remember that from my friend's 35ft motor sailer. Huge pitching motion and lots of roll. I think the motion on the plane is much less likely to make people seasick although some of the impacts can be a bit harsh.
gordmac
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Pity it wasn't! Nice pictures.
AntarcticPilot
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The photos of the cave in Glen Bay had me itching to be there with a geological hammer! There's an obvious thrust plane forming the floor of the cave - I wonder what the geology is?
bikedaft
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Fascinating cave/tunnel through the headland. Approach too - down an incline to the cave. Hope the sheep's skull is still perched on the approach ramp, Indiana Jones... you can get right through to the N side of the headland. Would be an amazing spot for a swim with goggles, plenty seals and birds.
bikedaft
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pic of approach ramp;
pic of headland from across Glen Bay;
not sure if that helps you geologically!
AntarcticPilot
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Very nice, but I'd need to be on the ground with a hammer - photos give the big picture, but to get the detail you really need samples.pic of approach ramp;
pic of headland from across Glen Bay;
not sure if that helps you geologically!
Neeves
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bikedaft
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Interesting, thanks.
I have read, in one sentence, in one book only, that St Kilda was never glaciated, hence it's abruptness. It explains a lot. Not sure why it is not more widely known? (Maybe it is, just not by me?!)
Wonder how the OP is faring?
I have read, in one sentence, in one book only, that St Kilda was never glaciated, hence it's abruptness. It explains a lot. Not sure why it is not more widely known? (Maybe it is, just not by me?!)
Wonder how the OP is faring?
AntarcticPilot
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I'd be interested in the authority for that - the valley behind Village Bay looks glacial, with a steep back wall and a U-shaped profile, as does the valley heading north on the western side of the hill. The general cragginess elsewhere is not unlike other coastlines subjected to isostatic rebound following deglaciation. . However, the glaciation wouldn't affect the stacks and small islands; they're too small. The glaciers would be purely local - we're way too far from the mainland for any glaciers on St Kilda to have been part of the mainland ice cap - so the coast would be relatively unaffected.
bikedaft
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Good point. Will try to remember which of the many St Kilda books it is in
bikedaft
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Loads of geology here
St. Kilda: an illustrated account of the geology - Earthwise
Probably what's happened is I've misread the book, as you say the coastlines were likely not glaciated, but the two main valleys do look very glaciated. Cannot remember which book, sorry.
St. Kilda: an illustrated account of the geology - Earthwise
Probably what's happened is I've misread the book, as you say the coastlines were likely not glaciated, but the two main valleys do look very glaciated. Cannot remember which book, sorry.
AntarcticPilot
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That explicitly mentions glacial deposits, so your other reference is certainly wrong.
bikedaft
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Or, my memory... ?
penfold
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Would you be allowed to take a hammer? Is it not a reserve? IDK.
AntarcticPilot
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It's a nature reserve - as far as I know, geological investigation would not conflict with that. In any case, who's to know? There are geological SSSIs, where sample collecting is not allowed without a permit, but they tend to be fossil sites, and are pretty thin on the ground. Places like Lulworth cove, for example.
Serious hard rock geologists carry sledge hammers! My little hammer is pretty puny.
SaltIre
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Stunning pics Eddie.
westhinder
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Nice pictures
Neeves
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Geoff of Knox Anchor fame went to St Kilda a couple (?) of years ago as part of a rally, or sail in company. If seriously interested send him a PM.
Jonathan.
Jonathan.
MM5AHO
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Last time I was there we called on way back from Rockall. Not many visit from the west! About my 4th or 5th time? VHF is no good in the bay and intermittent from a mile or 2 east if there. Depends on propogation, Baro pressure etc. Call coastguard 10M off if you really want to, but it's not so formal as some think. If you're desperate to contact land ask the warden to phone for you!