May 2024 – Page 2 – SY Hullu Poro

Dagsturhytta & Stegastein

On May 23, 2024

For today‘s after work party we planned a hike up to Stegastein, which is just 630m above Aurlandsvangen. During our steep climb uphill we passed a Dagstyrhytta and almost ended there. These cabins spread over Norway invite for rest and me time in perfect harmony with nature. Amazing!

After a short rest we went on with our climb until we reached the lookout platform Stegastein.

Good to go after the cruise ship in Flåm lifted its anchor and the crowd moved on. We could enjoy a magnificent view from this platform almost all alone.

Fair winds…

Flåm – sniff tour

By Bernd

On May 23, 2024

In Norway

We very much like our spot here in Aurlandsvangen; it’s quite, charming, convenient and a bit outside the main flow of tourists. It is early in the season but cruise ships already leave some traces. Nevertheless we decided to move to Flåm Marina for the weekend.

After my sniff tour, the atmosphere in Flåm very much reminds me of the Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda.

Fair winds…

Aurlandsvangen

By Bernd

On May 23, 2024

In Norway

The passage into the Aurlandsfjord was narrow with steep cliffs left and right. It is one of the arms diverting from the world’s second longest fjord, the Sognefjord (203 km).

We moored around midnight at the floating jetty in Aurlandsvangen.

Fair winds…

Vik – 18 hours only…

By Bernd

On May 22, 2024

In Norway

It was a short but pleasant stay in Vik despite very minor swell, which might not be unusual within these Fjords in general. We will find out going forward.

Biting the bullet again we left Vik for another 30nm under engine to get even deeper into the Fjord landscape.

Fair winds…

Hike around Vik

By Bernd

On May 22, 2024

In Norway

Our hike today took us around the small village of Vik, passing three churches and enjoying a magnificent view over the city and the bay.

Spring is now in full swing.

Fair winds…

Vik – Fjord Impressions

By Bernd

On May 21, 2024

In Norway

It was a long day with plenty of light shows in a different world until we arrived in Vik for the night.

The photo to the right was taken 11pm before we called it a day.

Fair winds & Good Night…

☝️…Sognefjord ahead…

By Bernd

On May 21, 2024

In Norway

Finally we decided this morning to postpone our passage West for three good reasons: wind, weather & the Sognefjord at our doorstep.

Fedje is a place to return but we are on the way into the Fjordland of Norway. Conditions are too good to miss it.

Fair winds…

Strusshamn => Fedje

By Bernd

On May 20, 2024

In Norway

🛶…Askøybrua…🛶

By Bernd

On May 19, 2024

In Norway

The exceptional good weather remains kind to us for another week at least, which helps me growing my confidence in 🛶 Lille Poro. Today’s trip took us further out onto the Byfjorden but staying close to the shoreline.

Fair winds…