Hallberg-Rassy 57 - An epic yacht delivery through the Norwegian Fjords
24 July 2026 · 17 min · 14K views · Stavanger
What this video covers
A professional delivery crew sails a Hallberg-Rassy 57 named Michaela from Tromsø, Norway, to Båstad, Sweden.0:29 The route follows the Norwegian coastline, utilising inland fjord passages to mitigate heavy seas and wind. During the transit, the crew navigates a 35-metre bridge clearance with the yacht’s 28-metre air draft.2:56 They encounter 20-knot winds near the island of Maikun, necessitating a reef in the main and headsail.7:21 Technical issues include a water-in-fuel warning on the Racor filters, which requires inspection.8:31 Near Bergen, the crew navigates through dense fog with visibility under 200 metres, relying on AIS and radar while moving inshore to avoid shipping lanes.13:18 The vessel maintains steady progress through the southern tip of Norway near Kristiansand, averaging 7 knots in 10 knots of breeze.15:13 The delivery concludes in Båstad, where the crew performs a final wash-down and handover preparation.17:02
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