SY Hullu Poro – Boating & Biking Adventures

Island Hopping

On April 16, 2026

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 is 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…

Helgelandsidyll

By Bernd

On April 10, 2026

In B(H)iking, Norway

We decided to stay another day to dive a bit deeper into Helgeland. Many locals told us that Helgeland is at least equally nice as Lofoten but not half as crowded. Scenery totally different, no doubt.

On our way to Helgelandsidyll a newborn lamb next to mother’ sheep was already seeing the light but still very slimy and not being able to stand on its feet yet. Within an hour, on our return, balance and strenght were sufficient, standing up! Just next to the road. Not the only impression these two connecting islands will leave behind.

We start to agree, that the locals have a very valid point.

Fair winds…

Selsøyvik Handelssted

By Bernd

On April 9, 2026

In Norway

The 10nm today to Solsøyvika became bumpy and showed us that we are not at all back in serious sailing mode yet. Gusting 30kn+ with a steep nasty wind wave were outside our expectations at the time of leaving. Not sure which of the two was woerse for our nerves, perhaps a combination of the three.

Nice to catch up over Coffee & Cake with Mira and Toine from SY SeaQuest after a winter within the Arctic Circle.

Fair winds…

Vågaholmen

By Bernd

On April 8, 2026

In Norway

It was 5:30am when we moved The Lady to a slighly better position while the wind already started to pick-up at that time. The sound of splashing water against the hull was gone and barely noticable rolling reduced to zero. Peace of mind all day.

The gale day invited for a short walk into the backcountry of this historical trading point. I visited Tjongsfjord Lodge, a 5 star fishing spot, popular amongst fishing enthusiasts. Preparations for the season are on its way.

Double digit temperatures tomorrow.

Fair winds…

Welcome Helgeland

By Bernd

On April 7, 2026

In Norway

After two days motor-sailing in light winds with an overnight stop at Bodø we arrived back in Vågaholmen, our first stop in Helgeland heading South.

We will be giving way to a 24h gale passing through before moving on.

Fair winds…

Lofoten Farewell

By Bernd

On April 5, 2026

In Norway

With a pinch of wistfulness we plan to leave Skrova/Lofoten tomorrow morning after some southerly swell from a low pressure beast further south has passed through here at our doorstep. On the positive side, it gave us two more days on Skrova, my absolute favourite island, just outside of Svolvær. A place to return.

A final fare well from the Liten Fiskerkona overseeing the harbour here on the island.

Fair winds…

Sailing Season Start

By Bernd

On April 3, 2026

In Norway

After six month in Svolvær we have casted our 17 mooring lines (fixed to 6 cleats), which brought us safely through some memorable winter conditions. No regrets.

Nevertheless a weather window opened up to start our journey South before it gets too busy at this popular place on earth.

A short logistics stop on Skrova with a nut-cake trade-in against some fresh Skrei filets resulted in a yummy farewell dinner prepared by chef Susan!

We call it a day but might have to get up around midnight for another chance of highly active polar lights…

Fair winds…