We really liked Kristiansund. It is tucked in between four closely spaced islands to provide many docking possibilities. In times past it was known as Fosna denoting a hidden place. One can imagine it was well hidden from passing marauders.
Ålesund to Kristiansund by Kane & Lucas
We arrived in Ålesund on Sunday. It felt great to be back on board. That evening we also climbed the 450 steps to Fjellstua. There were incredible views and a beautiful sky, with the sun setting not long before midnight.…
Florø to Ålesund
Dan was paid off in Florø and took the Hurtigruten fast ferry to Bergen. A local told us it was going to be ’hot’ on Sunday. For this read ‘less cold (i.e. 10ºC)’. It still felt perishingly cold to…
Lerwick to Florø, Norway
After a week of waiting for the weather, we finally got a reasonable forecast and lots of yachts set sail. We had a good start with a nice northerly F3-4 in fair weather and, with an easy reach, we made…
Fair Isle and Shetland
We had an easy 40nm sail from Stronsay to Fair Isle in rather light but fair winds. Fair Isle is situated mid-way between the Orkney and Shetland islands and must be one of the remotest places in the UK to…