Suggested itineraries
A suggested 10 day itinerary with start/stop Stavanger. Total sailing distance 325nm.
- Day 1: Stavanger – Jørpeland -11 nm – 1st evening
We start gentle, and after a short sailing distance of 11 nm we arrive at Jørpeland. - Day 2: Jørpeland – Vikedal 30 nm
Jørpeland is an excellent starting point for a hike to the Pulpit rock. After breakfast and a 20 minute bus ride, you start walking to the Pulpit rock. After a late lunch we set of to Vikedal. - Day 3: Vikedal – Haugesund ca 50 nm
We set of to Haugesund. We are passing many beautiful islands and islets. In Haugesund we experience this towns amazing development from the early start of 15 inhabitants in the year 1801. - Day 4: Haugesund – Tittelsnes 25 nm
On our way to Tittelsnes, we pass the treacherous, but magnificent Sletta. On this fishing bank we try some fishing. - Day 5: Tittelsnes – Rosendal – ca 40 nm
Rosendal (Valley of the Roses) is a beautiful place in the summertime. We visit the Geological rock park, and aristocratic Barony with garden. All just 10 minutes from the harbour. - Day 6: Rosendal – Bondhus 35 nm
Another short sailing. Today we walk to the glacier Bondhus. A 2,5 hour walk each way. We will see the amazing Bondhus lake, coloured by the sediments from the glacier. You can almost feel the spirits and trolls. When back from the hike we find us a quit bay, and enjoy a delicious dinner.
- Day 7: Bondhus – Skånevik ca 40 nm
We are sailing out of the Hardangerfjord with the sleep mountain sides. We arrive at Skånevik, a small place with only a 1000 inhabitants. But there is the early blues festival. And we are enjoying good music. Skånevik has several festivals during the year. - Day8: Skånevik – Røvær 40 nm
We are again crossing Sletta, but now we are going ocean sailing, and dock at Røvær. Røvær is a small community. on the outer coastal area. Enjoy the tranquillity of this place. - Day 9 – Røvær – Stavanger 55 nm
After a fine day of sailing we end up where we started, and enjoy the evening in Stavanger. - Day 10: Stavanger Check out
Total sailing distance about: 325nm.
Sailing Oslo – Stavanger, prox 400 nautical miles in total.
Join us exploring the amazing Norwegian landscape from the Swedish border to the edge of the deep sea in the west. From sunny hills to roughed and steep mountain side.
A hidden sailing paradise where the fascinating silence rules. The challenges can be many and an amount of adventures are waiting to be spot.
The choice is yours – and we will give you other choices if you prefer.
- Day 1. Sailing distance; Sandvika (Oslo) – Evjesund, ca. 30 nm
We start from Sandvika, just outside Oslo. The harbour is only a 5 minute walk from the train station. On our way out the inner Oslofjord, we can expect to see both seal and eagles. After a couple of hours we pass Oscarsborg fortress on starboard. When passing Oscarsborg we need to navigate with caution as the strait is partially closed with a subsea wall. South of Horten and Moss we see the gradually famous, prison Bastøy. On port side there is a sheltered tranquil bay. We will anchor in this bay, and enjoy the sunset in west. - Day 2.Sailing distance; Evjesund – Fredrikstad (lunch) – Tisler, ca. 30 nm.
On our way south we will pass through Fredrikstad, and stop at the old town. In the town square, there are small cafes where you can have lunch.
We moor at Tisler, Norway´s first underwater protected area. Length of trip about 7 hours. - Day 3. Sailing distance: Tisler – Narvika, ca 60 nm
1 st. day with ocean sailing. 60 nm. Anchor up in the tranquil bay of Narvika. On our way we put behind us Tønsberg. The oldest city in Norway. Along with Larvik, Stavern and Kragerø. - Day 4. Sailing distance: Narvika – Arendal, ca 30 nm.
On our way is Risør. The white city. Some nautical miles west is Lyngør, an old fishing village. Wildlife is amazing, with dolphins seals, and birdlife. - Day 5. Sailing distance: Arendal – Grimstad, 34 nm
Enroute is the Ryvingen lighthouse. Along with Færder, Svenner, Tristein and jomfruland allready passed. They are all lighthouses in the outer archipelago. - Day 6. Sailing distance: Grimstad – Homborsund – Lillesand ca 16 nm.
We are entering Sørlandet (Land of the south). Sørlandet is an archipelago famous for their calm sea and stable and warm weather. We dock at Lillesand to by provisions. This small town in old style. For those wanting a bike tour, the distance from Grimstad to Lillesand is not to long for an easy bike ride. - Day 7. – 10. Lillesand – Kristiansand (Blindleia) 28 nm.
Blindleia is the inner trail in the municipality of Lillesand in Aust-Agder.The origin of the name is not known. Blindleia is the archipelago (about 11 nm) where you can go on boat well protected from the sea (Skagerrak).Sheltered by islands, islets and sheaves. Blindleia’s extremes are not clearly defined, but most sources indicate that the strait in the northeast starts in the area of entry into Lillesand. Sailing west from Skauerøya you reach the Asperoy where there is a beautiful mansion. Further west, Justøya is the largest island in the area. Justøya is connected to the mainland by bridge over the strait and has considerable permanent settlements.Centrally located along Blindleia lies Ågerøya, where it is well-preserved cultural landscape. Ågerøya is the only island in the municipality of Lillesand without a bridge connection, where there was residential until 2012. Today, there are about 30 residents on the island.
In the western part of Blindleia, Ramsøya and Nibe are two beautiful islands far out to the sea, where you find a number of well-preserved southern country houses. Along Blindleia you will find the old outlying ports Humlesund (just outside Lillesand), Brekkestø (west of Justøya), Stranda on Ågerøya, Old Hellesund and west west Ulvøysund. The ports were in earlier times boat-based commercial centers that also served as wintering harbors for sailing ships in international transit. Today, the vast majority of old farms along Blindleia are used as resorts. Most owners have attached great importance to retaining the original feel of the ancient sites. - Day 10. Sailing distance: Kristiansand – Olavssundet – Stussøy 25 nm.
We are closing up to the most souther tip of Norway. But we not there yet. These waters are not that sheltered as east of Kristiansand. You certainly feel the climate has changed. After lunch in the Olavs strait, we head for Stussøy.
Day 11. Sailing distance: Stussøy – Lillehavn – Korshavn – Kirkehamn 45 nm.
We are Heading for Lindesnes, Norways most southern point. After 15 nm we stop for a 40 minute hike to the lighthouse at Lindesnes. A couple of hours later we are heading out to sea. The waters outside of Lindesnes are treasures. This is where the currents leading up to Denmark and the Baltic Sea meets current from the Norwegian Ocean. We need good depts and clearance to shore. If weather favourites our voyage, we move on to Kirkehamn.
Day 12. Sailing distance: Kirkehanm – Gyarhamn 25 nm.
We are getting closer to Stavanger. There is little or no archipelago. We seek shelter not far from Egersund, before ocean passage next day.
Day 13. Sailing distance: Gyarhavn- Rott – 38 nm.
After this ocean voyage of almost 40 nm we end upon at the outpost of Rott.
This place is famous for their birdlife. Take a hike and explore.
Day 14. Sailing distance: Rott – Stavanger 25 nm.
Back to the home harbor.
Day 15. Disembarkation from the boat and home travelling .
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