Twice we set out among the Norwegian fjords between Stord and Fitjar, Norway.
Aboard Alhena, a wooden Laurin Koster built in Sweden in 1953, we set sail once at sunset and into the night, and a second time midday. The wind was unfortunately lacking on our first trip, so we didn’t actually sail during our sunset trip, but we had better luck about a week later when we headed out midday.
Our Airbnb host Davide on our first trip, at sunset from Leirvik, Norway
Our second sailing trip, midday from Fitjar, Norway – Sails are up!
A view of the stars through the clouds on our first evening out on the sailboat
Many thanks goes out to our Norway Airbnb host and new friend Davide for inviting us along for both rides!
Check out the Alhena blog here: http://alhena53.tumblr.com/
Alhena at the Leirvik marina
My first time on a sailboat, I’m pretty excited!
On our way to Fitjar, Norway at night
This stove comes in handy for coffee prep on both trips.
Warming up with some hot coffee inside
Approaching Fitjar, Norway after about 5-6 hours on the water
With past sailing experience, Ian’s pretty good at this sailing thing.
Cranes make up the Leirvik city skyline, Stord, Norway
Sails up!
Alhena, our trusty vessel, at the Fitjar marina
Sunset on the sea in Leirvik, Stord, Norway
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