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| Rounding Stad |
We finally picked the perfect day to go
around Stad (6.6.16) in sunshine and a good breeze. The weather forecast
predicted a northerly wind (20-22kn) and a waveheight of 2-3m. With one reef in
the main sail we left expecting a somewhat rough ride. However, the wind did
not materialize its full potential although the waves remained moderate so we
could un-reef just after an hour or so. You could see all the local fishing
boats and the occasional sailing boat taking advantage of the lull to round the
peninsula.
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| Hornelsfjorden |
As expected, the wind dropped completely as
soon as we reached the lee shore of Stad and approached Malløy sound. We
reached the tranquil and lush little harbour of Rugsund (61º53’.2N 5º20’E) at
the entrance of Nordfjord at about drinks time. Rugsund is a cluster of old
traditional restored houses used for recreation. Most of the activity we
watched was around leisure fishing.
Tuesday (7.6.16) we woke up to an overcast day
with very slight wind. Our route south lead us around imposing mountains
encircling Hornelsfjorden and the majestic Hornelen mountain rising 900m
perpendicularly straight out of the sea. Hornelen, the nickname of
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| 'Weather' approaching |
which is the
‘squall breeder’ didn’t give us any trouble and although the sky was growing
darker and the mountain tops were slowly disappearing in the mist, the scenery
left us breathless.
Kalvåg (61º 45'9N 4º 52'.7E), on the island of Frøya lies west-southwest
of Bremangerland and is surrounded by many rocks and skerries like many of the
islands facing the North Atlantic. It is a gorgeous fishing harbour, which used
to be one of the largest on the west coast in the 1800’s. Today, apart from the
fishing industry, the pretty harbour is dominated by the Knutholmen hotel which
owns many of the old houses around the waterfront as well as the very good restaurant
which also provides moorings. What a wonderful place to spend a day or two.
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| Sheltered in front of excellent food... |