After a pretty wet passage through the hardly visible fjordland I stopped at Hjellestad Seilforening for the night. Traffic increased the closer we got towards Bergen, which is now only 15nm around the corner. The vicinity to the airport cannot be ignored. It will be a rather short stop-over.
Fair winds…
We had an early departure in miserable weather to catch some southerly winds. Heading slowly North towards Bergen.
Fair winds…
The tourist guide for Røvær is summarized on one A4 sheet and can be picked up in the well sorted supermarket. Front page is a map and backside covers all practical information needed. I like the slogan: Røvær – an ocean of opportunities!
One of the attractions are the hicking trails – blue, green and red – taking you into the nature of the island. I explored part of it but was too lazy for more. On the way back, I paid a visit to the Aquaculture Center to better understand the importance of fish for this island, hundreds of years back and still today.
The diversity of the landscape on such a small island is impressive, I think, and illustrated in some of the photos.
Fair winds…
I am some kind of addicted to these light shows, which are one of the differentiators between going North or South, from my point of view. Also today they played in harmony entertaining a short but worth noting passage to the next island.
Røvær cannot be missed after Kvitsøy and Utsira. This was the unanimous recommendation from fellow sailors. It works with the weather and our overall sailing schedule. So here we are – Røvær – let‘s explore.
Fair winds…
Strolling around the island I passed some of the street art works, nicely nicknamed UtsirArt. It is rather organized than graffiti and each of it can be located and looked at on Google Maps.
Overall the island is quite and kept by its 200 plus inhabitants in good shape.
After the morning fog (!) got lifted and my daily boat work completed, I explored the West part of the island on another hike.
Fair winds…
Although I was planning for a second night on Kvitsøy, the overall wind schedule pushed me a bit to move on. Under light clouds and no wind I left this remarkable island after refueling some more diesel.
In the meantime we have arrived on Utsira Island, the least populous municipality in Norway and the second smallest municipality in Norway after Kvitsøy.
There are two(!) marinas on this tiny island, Nordvikvågen and Sørevågen to ensure a safe approach under all weather conditions. We have moored in the South of the island under calm seas and no wind. Although I was expecting at least one or two other sailboats, The Lady and myself are the only two visitors!
After my first hike across the eastern part of Utsira island, one thing became crystal clear: The slogan, the bigger the better does not apply in this case. These islands (Kvitsøy & Utsira) are gems in itself and very different.
So much to explore! I am happy to be here.
Fair winds…
After today‘s encounter with Norway‘s biggest sailing vessel I have now moored in the smallest municipality within the whole country – Kvitsøy.
It was an interesting approach through a labyrinth of islands and rocks until you end up in a picturesque inner harbour with limited spots for visitors. I am glad we are early in the season, as this is one of the hotspots for boaties from Stavanger over the weekends during peak season.
An amazing island, no doubt!
Fair winds…
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