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How a Tiny Norwegian Island Celebrates Norway’s Biggest Day – Bolga | Ep. 95

16. august 2026 · 16 min · 708 visninger · Støtt

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Daniel and Kathrin depart Støtt, Norway, aboard their boat Polaris, planning a 15-nautical-mile transit to Ørnes.0:23 A departure maneuver fails when the owner underestimates a 10-knot wind pushing the vessel against a floating pontoon; the crew successfully exits the harbor by switching to a forward spring line and reversing out.0:50 During the transit, the crew encounters southeasterly winds gusting to 30 knots, which funnel through coastal valleys.2:18 Upon reaching Ørnes, the wind subsides, allowing for a hike.3:09 The crew continues to the island of Bolga to celebrate the 17th of May, Norway’s Constitution Day.13:46 Activities on Bolga include hiking to the Bolkbørra mountain crack and the Rukesteinen boulder, followed by a swim in 6-degree Celsius water.12:12 The crew observes local celebrations featuring traditional bunad attire and Norwegian flags.14:19 Adjusting spring lines to account for wind direction and floating dock movement prevents hull damage during harbor departures.

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