Northern Lights in Northern Norway from/to Tromsø (63-foot yacht ATALANTA)

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From Tromsø we find many sheltered spots and anchorages that are not far away but are well protected and sparsely populated. Among the highly ramified islands of Kvaløya, Rebbenesøya, Helgøya and the numerous others in the region, we always find a well-sheltered place that promises us the best conditions to achieve our goal: observing the Northern Lights. Provided the other necessary conditions are right.

The time between sunrise and sunset is still 5 hours at the beginning, but by the end of November the sun no longer rises at all. However, there is still a long twilight before and after. And an even longer period of darkness.

The focus of this trip is not the distance sailed, but what we can experience on location. And in this particular case, of course, observing the Northern or Polar Lights (Aurora Borealis). An experience that does require a bit of luck. Luck, however, that can to a certain extent be nudged along, and not only through the selection of suitable anchorages and berths.

But don't worry, sailing on this trip will not be neglected either, as always.

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. 150 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).