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Sailing Lofoten in Norway – Sailing Florence Ep.212
15 August 2025 · 33 min · 68K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Florence navigates the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway, completing an 80-mile passage from the Arctic Circle to the fishing harbor of Vare.4:53 They encounter 33-knot winds during the transit and later face a mandatory breathalyzer test by local police upon arrival, noting that Norway enforces strict alcohol limits for sailors.19:57 While anchored in Vare, the crew observes the traditional production of stockfish—unsalted cod dried on outdoor racks—and samples local brown cheese.5:45 They subsequently sail to Reine to hike the stone-stepped trail to the Reinebringen viewpoint.21:05 Seeking further exploration, they anchor in a remote fjord, navigating around seabed boulders by using a trip buoy to prevent the anchor from snagging.27:12 As weather forecasts predict 35-knot gusts, the crew prepares to relocate to a more sheltered anchorage.31:14 The region’s extended daylight hours allow for flexible scheduling of coastal hikes and fjord exploration despite the unpredictable Arctic weather.
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