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Boating & Biking Adventures

Back in Fedje

We left our nice berth in Florø centre at the very early hours and under drizzling grey skies. After a quick stop at the petrol station followed  by some circling to calibrate the gyrocompass we had breakfast on the way. The humming noise of the engine added the rest.

There were very few scenic spots on the way, and we feel that it is not mainly due to the weather but simply that this stretch of the Norwegian coastline is less spectecular.

Irritation came while heading into a narrow and a bridge under construction appeared through the sprinkled windscreeen. Not mentioned in the nautical charts we learned via a VHF call that there is no restriction for us to pass. Shortly after having received that relieve, we were politely asked to give MS Kong Harald right of way. Feeling the majestic power with no obligation but plenty of respect, we gave way and followed their wake. If they fit, we will for sure.

The welcome in Fedje was topped by some stronger downfall just at the time of mooring. Thank you!

I guess, this was one of the days, where you just want to get it done. Nevertheless, we are very happy to be back on this island, the second best on our list after Skrova.

Fair winds…

Måløy – Hornelen – Florø

On our passage today from Måløy to Florø we passed the highest sea cliff in Europe – Hornelen at 860m elevation.

Thanks to the blue skies and the morning sun, the fjords created some more long lasting impressions.

Fair winds…

Stadlandet – Vestkapp

We passed Vestkapp under comfortable conditions and have now arrived in Måløy. As forecasted, variable winds and some swell leftover from far away made it a pleasant ride under engine.

Vestkapp appears perhaps like many other rocks along the Norwegian coastline but its shape looks truely amazing apart from the influencing factors towards seafaring and weather being undisputed.

We are tired but happy.

Fair winds…

Sandshamn – Stopover

We stopped for the night at the small island of Sandsøya just next to Vestrekapp, which we intend to pass tomorrow in the very early morning hours just before some southerly winds will come through.

Our respect for this cape is tremendous and we hope for better wind conditions from there onwards.

Fair winds…

Hareid – Stopover

The closer we get to Vestkapp, the more mystical it gets. Historical heritage is not only demonstrated by nearby M/S Polarstar, Norway’s first steel seal catcher, operated today under Ishavsmuseet Aarvak and its Veteran Sailing Team associated with it.

Moving on too quickly.

Fair winds…

Tustna – into the bush!

The ferry took me to Tustna again to further explore this charming island.

I had the full range from perfect tarmac to bushy single track, which involved quite a bit of hike the bike. It was not possible to get to the spot I wanted to see as it became too soft and wet at some point in time. Nevertheless the fun was mine and the beauty of Norway does never seem to stop.

A summer day, ambient close to 20°C.

Fair winds…

Sundbåten since 1876

Sundbåten contributed to a short bike ride on Nordlandet by taken me twice today between Kirkelandet and Nordlandet. This harbour ferry runs frequently during the day connecting the four islands of Kristiansund. It claims to be the world’s oldest public transport service in continuous use.

Havila Kystruten puts time back into the right perspective.

Fair winds…

Road across the sea

Atlanterhavsvegen is one of the eighteen official scenic routes in Norway. It stretches 36km from Bud to Kårvåg. My interest was in the 6km from Kårvåg to Vevang – “The road across the sea” along the rough Hustavika Bay.

Well, interesting but leaves a mixed taste. While the scenery is without doubt remarkable, the perfectionism of civil works for tourists is not less visible.

A short gravel trail at Vevang took me back into my preferred territory.

Fair winds…

Tustna by ferry

There was a final weather window for biking before the skies turn grey. The island of Tustna impressed me already from the seaside with its high peak mountains close to 1000m on a relative small circular footprint of 36km.

Rather going for the full circle, I adventured again a small part of the islands’ heart and ended up at an amazing Badeplasser. It came as a surprise, hardly known and promoted. I was not prepared for a swim, yet.

Fair winds…

Back in Kristiansund

After 13h under engine we are back in Kristiansund and plan to let some southerly weather pass through before we will proceed.  Known as Norway’s Clipfish Town, it was already a stop-over point on our northbound journey a year ago. We were not that impressed but will now have more time to explore deeper.

Fair winds…

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