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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
The long long guest pier was ours, so we placed ourselves into the pool position. We have been here before last year going northbound, in June, when it was slightly more occupied.
I had the chance to appreciate two more beautiful nature spots during today’s ride. At double digit temperatures around 20°C and moderate winds, layers are getting reduced while gloves are back to the summer collection.
We are moving too fast again.
Fair winds…
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