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We Found Norway’s Hidden Harbour (After Our Original Plan Failed) | Ep. 94
2 August 2026 · 11 min · 1K views · Sørfugløy
What this video covers
Daniel and Kathrin, sailing the yacht Polaris, abandon plans to dock at Waag after finding the harbour shallow, cramped, and occupied by fishing vessels.0:27 They divert to Krogholmen, a harbour on the island of Søhr-Arneuja that appears to dry out on charts but remains deep enough for navigation due to historical dredging.0:49 The basin offers 6 to 9 metres of water, a spacious visitor pontoon, and protection from waves via surrounding skerries.1:46 After departing Krogholmen, the crew explores the anchorage at Sellwagen, where depths range from 10 to 17 metres.6:08 They later attempt to enter the harbour at Sörfuglöy, which features depths as shallow as 1.4 metres.6:55 Because Polaris draws 2 metres, they assess the feasibility of entry despite reports of other yachts of similar size succeeding.7:16 The crew prioritises early morning departures to avoid forecasted rain and increasing winds, often sailing with only the Genoa in light following winds.9:42
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