SY Hullu Poro – Page 8 – Boating & Biking Adventures

Nusfjord – Lofoten

On July 18, 2025

Nusfjorden was high on my wish list. It has a tiny Gjesthavn for 4 yachts only within a historical fishing village. The uniqueness comes through the fact that the whole village is privately owned and nicely turned into a museum.

A bike trip in the late afternoon hours took me to the northern side of the Lofoten Archipelago. Quite surprising, how the weather changed completely with the mountain side, from clear blue skies to cloud patches to finally fully overcasted conditions. The temperature drop was noticeable not only because of the missing sun. Overall another intense intake of natural nutrients from a gorgeous landscape.

Fair winds…

Reine – Boating & Beach

By Bernd

On July 17, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We extended our stay in Reine on short notice by one day as it did not feel right to leave without having been to the nearby Bunes Beach. Therefore we took an interesting 2.5nm dinghy ride to Vindstad (instead of the ferry), from where the short hike starts. First along Bunesfjorden and then crossing a small ridge before arriving at this gorgeous sandy dunes beach. The are not enough high prizing words to describe this beach. Tons of photos under Komoot.

Leaving The Lady one hour before low water should not only allow us a short cut through a very narrow and shallow little bridge on our way to Vindstad but also ensure we arrive in time before the tourist ferry spills out the crowd. We just made it but one more time felt that peak season tourism in this part of the world is still very pleasant.

This year’s polar days are over now!

Fair winds…

Reine – Morning Hike

By Bernd

On July 16, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

We left The Lady just after 6am and got symbolically ticket numbers 8 & 9 out of approximately 1000 tickets issued per day for the climb up to the top notch aerial viewpoint over Reine. 7 hikers were already on their way back.

After 1978 perfectly arranged solid stone steps, the so called Sherpa Stairs, we arrived on 448m altitude and enjoyed a comprehensive view over Reine, its associated fjords and the Lofoten mountains. On the way back the increased number of lined up climbers became obvious.

Fair winds…

Fishing Village Sund

By Bernd

On July 15, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

The northerly wind keeps blowing at 25kn and my ride along the coast was first governed by these headwinds. It peaked here and there due to the nozzle effect caused by the surrounding mountains. The return trip became a sugar ride bumping into some Ride & Seek Adventure Bikers on tour.

The village of Sund itself lies remote, off the beaten track, cute and lively. The scenery, topped here and there with some icing sugar clouds, one more time well worth the effort.

Fair winds…

Amazing Reine

By Bernd

On July 14, 2025

In Norway

I was not sure, I was still dreaming or already looking out through one of the boat‘s portlights this morning. We will be gifted with another week of good sunshine, 24 hour of sunshine in a day!

Fair winds…

Reine – Lofoten

By Bernd

On July 13, 2025

In Norway

After 48 hours of drizzling rain the last few days, we have finally left the fishing village Sørvången today and took the passage over to Reine, less than 5nm. Reine is well known for its scenery and one of the hotspots within the Lofoten Archipelago. The sun is now back and forecasted for a week.

Despite peak season going on right now, there are only two other 🇳🇴 sailing yachts with us here – pretty quite overall. It‘s very different on the E10 main road running along Lofoten.

Fair winds…

Sørvågen’s Water Reservoir

By Bernd

On July 8, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

I explored a tiny little part of a comprehensive water collection system today on my easy little hike. Lakes on different elevations, waterfalls, rivers, swamp areas, etc., all contributing. Stuvdalsvatnet becomes finally the central lake and drinking water reservoir to supply potable water within the area. I am not sure yet, this natural water get’s further treatment or not before it leaves your tap at home. In any case, camping and swimming, for example, are not allowed in the whole area besides other imposed restrictions.

Fair winds…

Sørvången – Reine

By Bernd

On July 7, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

A remains ahead of B not only in the context of the alphabetical order but also in terms of Anabiotics trying to fight the infectious Beast crept in and nesting in my body. Feels like Amoxil has started to take the upper hand! Cross fingers. Apart from a very light bike ride to the neighbouring village called Reine, rest and recovery remains the priority but I could not solely sit, surf or eat and sleep anymore.

Reine is magnitudes more touristy compared to my lovely Sørvången but nevertheless very beautiful.

Fair winds…

…downtime…

By Bernd

On July 6, 2025

In Norway

Caught by an nasty infection my downtime continues in this beautiful historical fishing village under clear blue sky. Exploration has to wait.

Fair winds…

Sørvången – Lofoten

By Bernd

On July 3, 2025

In B(H)iking, Norway

After less than 20nm, which includes a little detour to stay away from Moskstraumen, we have now casted the lines at our second marina on the Lofoten – Sørvågen on Moskenesøya

A short sniff tour on the bike made it clear: change in landscape and increased level of traffic/tourism.

Fair winds…