Stavanger – the fjord country – Ålesund (63-foot yacht ATALANTA)

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On the route ahead of us lie the great fjords of Norway: Lysefjord, Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Nordfjord. Fjords that extend up to 100 nautical miles inland, with mountains reaching over 1,400 m in height and water depths of up to 1,300 m. Ridges covered by glaciers. And in addition, many small islands along the coast with even more rocks beneath the water. Norway's second-largest city, Bergen, also lies on the route. The wind conditions in the fjords are difficult to describe. With westerly winds or (far less frequently) easterly winds we find good winds, naturally including gusts, cape effects and other land influences. With northerly or southerly winds the wind sometimes sweeps over the mountains whilst the water surface below is mirror-smooth. Depending on the wind conditions, we shall sail these fjords, but it is difficult to predict how far.

Our destination Ålesund lies at the entrance to Geirangerfjord. Famous because most of the town was rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a fire in 1904. This is shown in the Jugendstilsenteret museum through authentic interiors. A viewpoint on Mount Aksla offers panoramic views over Ålesund's architecture and the surrounding islands and fjords.

The direct distance we must cover on this trip is not so long. We therefore have plenty of time to choose a few interesting destinations and to reach them according to the winds. The actual distance sailed will probably be greater.

What is described here are some examples. The actual course of the trip, the distance sailed and the destinations reached depend on wind, sea state and ultimately also on the crew. It follows the assessment and decision of the skipper.

• Total distance approx. 250 nautical miles.

• Difficulty level 2: No sailing knowledge required - Day legs longer (up to 10 hours) - Overnight stays also at anchor.

• Skipper Martin Zeyer has been sailing professionally since 1991 and has well over 250,000 nm in his wake as skipper and sailing instructor.

• On this trip, ATALANTA will accommodate a maximum of 7 guests (in single berths).