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Beautiful Bulandet – A Connected Archipelago off Norway’s Coast | Ep. 166
July 26, 2024 · 19 min · 2K views · Bulandet
What this video covers
After departing Sognefjorden, a cruising couple sails north to the Bulandet archipelago, a collection of islands connected by bridges off the Norwegian coast.0:34 The crew uses an asymmetrical spinnaker for the first time to maintain boat speed in light following winds, achieving a boat speed nearly equal to the apparent wind speed of 4.7 knots.3:42 Upon arrival, they navigate a narrow channel marked by aids to navigation to reach a small guest harbor.5:37 The archipelago features a self-service grocery store accessible via card entry after hours.7:15 The islands offer extensive outdoor infrastructure, including public picnic tables, fire pits, and hiking trails such as the historic "School Road."10:41 The crew explores the area by bicycle, crossing high, narrow bridges that connect the islets.12:37 Local industry includes a fish processing plant and a stone quarry where rock is cut and polished.11:47 The passage concludes with plans to round the Stott peninsula, a significant headland requiring careful navigation when transitioning between North and South Norway.19:14
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