Skrova Island seems to have its own micro climate. Only 5nm off the Lofoten mountain ridge and even more exposed to the sea. It is hard to find consistent and conclusive information on the net about this but officially Skrova Island claims to be the place accumulating least rain and most sunshine hours over the year within the whole Lofoten Archiplago.
Today´s observation, while strolling around, might support this marketing kind of attraction and it can be illustrated in the photos above, taken in a promptly manner. I will keep monitoring.
There are many other aspects to be considered while evaluating the best winter spot for us and The Lady and my assessment continues.
On the downside, windspeeds seems to be around minimum 5kn higher at Skrova Island compared to Svolvær with respect to the prevailing wind directions. Protection against swell in a specific location, moored to a wall or a ponton, power & water supply available throughout the winter, are just a few more criteria besides social aspects, mobility and cost, etc. to be considered. Once locked in, it will be hard to adjust at days without daylight (polar nights), at temperatures we are not used to and potentially one storm chasing the next without waves in the Vestfjord taking a break.
I think we are almost there.
Fair winds…
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