Sailor's Secret Shortcut to Sweden | Sailing Florence Ep.222

Name: Sailor's Secret Shortcut to Sweden | Sailing Florence Ep.222
Uploaded: 2026-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 21 min 23 s
Description: A 37-foot sailboat navigates narrow Norwegian fjords and uses a remote ferry dock to access hiking trails.

8. januar 2026 · 21 min · 45K visninger · Halstad

Sailboat Florence anchored at sunset in a fjord.

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Matt and Amy sail their 37-foot Oyster Marine 37 HERITAGE, Florence, south from the Arctic Circle along the Norwegian coast, utilizing sheltered, well-marked channels to avoid open-ocean swells.2:37 The crew times their passage through narrow, tide-swept fjords to gain up to two knots of current assistance.3:45 Because the region is sparsely populated with few roads, they rely on boat travel and local ferry docks for access.10:47 At one remote fjord, they tie up to a ferry dock after finding insufficient depth for anchoring.11:38 From this location, they hike an eight-kilometer trail—a traditional path used by the Sami people—to reach the Swedish border.18:17 The hike involves significant elevation gain and requires protection against dense mosquito populations.13:47 The crew notes that while the region offers glaciers, islands, and anchorages, navigation requires constant attention due to variable winds and tidal currents.