Beagle Straits

The Beagle Straights are the gap of water between Town Stanley on Craònaith and Fergehavn on Fyrkyrak. It is the shortest gap between the islands (2.54km/1.56 miles) so a very busy ferry crossing. The water is shallow (21-34m) and subsequently at the change in tides the currents are very strong. A traditional right of passage for young men was to travel by boat to the opposite side and then swim back to their island of birth, though due to safety concerns it is strictly forbidden and attempts have been less frequent in recent years.