SY Hullu Poro – Boating & Biking Adventures

Chilly Ride – Dønna

On May 3, 2026

Heavy clouds with sunny spells and a wind chill factor resulting at -4°C felt temperature took us around a loop at Dønna Island. While the headwind is biting straight into the face, keeping the body warm in the following tailwind adds to the challenge due to minimal paddling efforts needed. Not the perfect mix, but as a volunteer there is no room to complain at all. No rain, hail, snow!

Apple sour-creme cake brought the final reward, besides oxygen & a hot shower.

Norwegian spring season!

Fair winds…

Lazy Days Helgeland

By Bernd

On April 28, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Weather and some commitments allowing us to hang around in Sandnessjøen a bit longer than planned. Gale & Hail working hand in hand leaving some icing sugar on the mountains. Norway and its two best known seasons – summer or winter.

Luckily, a short window for a bike ride.

Fair winds…

Historical Landmarks

By Bernd

On April 20, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The conditions were still too good for me not to go for another bike ride today. At the southern tip of Alsta Island are some historical landmarks, namely Alstahaug Chruch and Kongshaugen Burial Mound. While the first one dates back to the Middle Ages, the latter one originates from the Iron Age It is not fully clear what the burial mound contains as it has not been excavated to date. Interesting read.

My return trip was supported by a bus as I failed to get a nasty puncture fixed with the tools at hand.

Fair winds…

Gravel Sunday

By Bernd

On April 19, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Today’s ride was dominated by gravel, as planned with the help of Komoot. I expected a few challenging stretches and was prepared to hike the bike now and then. As the hikes were rather short and only now and then, it gave the whole trip a new perspective, especially as it opens the door to explore even more divers scenery and landscape during the hikes. It did not only cover the range from forest to fjell but also took me to a popular picnic/beach stop and the community operated well protected outdoor seabathing area.

More gravel days to be planned.

Fair winds…

Dønna again

By Bernd

On April 18, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The ferry connection to Bjørn on Dønna Island worked perfectly for me leaving enough time to explore the nothern part of this quite long-stretched island. It is very different to the southern part, which has significant steeper mountains resulting in less opportunities for farming and agricultural activities. It is therefore not a surprise that the nothern part is much more populated.

A naturally beautiful area with lovely Norwegians and high standard of living.

A gale passing through tomorrow will allow us for a lazy Sunday, still under the sun. Some rest is also needed now.

Fair winds…

More Island Hopping

By Bernd

On April 17, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Another day, where Bike-Life-Balance^® will end up in well-being, reduces stress and sustains fitness.

At the time, scenery and surroundings will put you in Biking-Meditation-Mode^®, you are done, lost in flow.

The biking weather window remains open for a couple of more days, only limit might be some forecasted gusting winds. Let’s see. The body can take it.

Three more of Helgeland’s islands: Inhabited, busy, each with its own focus but all share in common the beauty.

Fair winds…

Island Hopping

By Bernd

On April 16, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

The ferry network drives the planning and offered a four island bike ride through the heart of Helgeland, under amazing conditions.

Sven the Swede reminded me during our chat, that it does not always present itself like today – they also get weather! In any case, the smile on his face revealed, that he is more than happy to call this place home, thanks to his Norwegian wife.

I reminded myself – wherever you are, that is where you be – and paddeled on to take in as many impressions as I could on the rest of my tour.

Fair winds…

7 Sisters Mountain Range

By Bernd

On April 15, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

I believe Helgeland will need to accept us a bit longer as originally planned and Sandnessjøen is a good centrally located and connected spot to explore the surroundings a bit further.

One of the attractions in Helgeland is the Seven Sisters Mountain Range. We have seen it from distant seas before but today was high time for a bikeride along the foot of this massive fairy-tale telling ridge. As the saying goes, it’s formed by the sun and some ignorant horny Trolls going behind the sisters.

Perfect terrain for the Chiru X-Root.

Fair winds…

En perle på Helgeland

By Bernd

On April 12, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

Our bike trip took us to another island called Løkta. The ferry rides were bumpy; on the return, there was even a chance of cancellation but finally all worked out without the daytrip becoming an unplanned overnighter.

Freysta, a matchmaking website between people and villages, caught my initial attention on this interesting island and community. Off the beaten track. 130 inhabitants, rarely tourists.

We did not get disappointed while enjoying a marvellous island with some welcoming local encounters.

Pixelparty on Komoot.

Fair winds…

Sandnessjøen

By Bernd

On April 11, 2026

In Norway

After ten month and four seasons we have left the Arctic behind and passed the Arctic Circle Monument again southbound, which is situated here in Helgeland on Viking Island. Under mixed wind conditions with reference to strenght and direction we made our way to Sandnessjøen today.

Tomorrow is a biking day!

Fair winds…