After a day waiting for strong winds in Egersund, we carried on north again up to Tananger. The wind was forecast to fill in around 11am, but, as the saying goes – “the economy depends about as much on economists
We had a rest day in Kirkehamn, partly because we figured this would be nice (it is a beautiful spot) but just as much because the weather imposed it on us. Strong northwesterlies, when you want to go northwest are
Today we rounded Lindesnes. This, as the southernmost point of Norway, has a fearsome reputation. It is very exposed to the wind and with two major currents meeting there it could be said to be a very confused place –
The next major passage is to round Lindesnes. This has something of a reputation in moderate to strong winds. It is the most southerly point of Norway and with rapid shoaling around it and the meeting of different currents, plus
After another day in Kristiansand, going to an organ recital in the cathedral and then spending far too much time and money in a chandlery, we moved on again today. We left Kristiansand fairly early hoping for an easier ride
Just outside Lillesand is the Blindleia. This translates literally as Blind Alley and does give a clue to the nature of the passage! It is well-marked, but does require constant checking of the chart. Right at the Lillesand end though
We left Lillesand early. This section of coast seems to attract stronger breezes in the afternoon and, with the wind likely to be on the nose again, we thought an early departure would make life more comfortable. The theory was
In most senses (except the scientific one!) the weather is entirely unpredictable, but … one thing we can predict is that when we want to go southwest, the wind will be from the southwest as well. Sure enough, that was
Today was changeover day. Anne left and Simon and Sheila joined me to start heading across to Norway and with a favourable forecast (sort of!) we decided to head off straight away. So, Anne was unceremoniously put on an earlier