STAGE 8.4
17.05—27.05
🇳🇱Amsterdam →
🇳🇴Bergen
🇳🇴Bergen
From Lowlands to Fjords: Crossing the North Sea
This stage takes us from the intricate waterways of the Netherlands across the Wadden Sea and North Sea to the dramatic fjords of Norway, offering a blend of coastal and offshore sailing experiences.
10 days
1700 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇳🇱Amsterdam Schiphol [AMS]
🇳🇴Bergen Airport, Flesland [BGO]
🇳🇴Bergen Airport, Flesland [BGO]
Approximate
step by step route:
- Amsterdam → Medemblik, 40nm
- Medemblik → Texel, 25nm
- Texel → Kirkehamn, 350nm
- Kirkehamn → Egersund, 25nm
- Egersund → Stavanger, 60nm
- Stavanger → Haugesund, 35nm
- Haugesund → Folgefonna, 65nm
- Folgefonna → Bergen, 60nm
difficulty of this stage
is 4 out of 5
It involves a significant open sea crossing. The North Sea can present varying conditions, from calm seas to challenging waves and winds. Late May to early June usually offers mild weather, but we'll still need to be prepared for all conditions.
The route includes busy shipping areas near the Dutch coast and in the North Sea, requiring vigilant navigation. As we approach Norway, we'll need to navigate carefully through coastal waters with numerous small islands and skerries.
The route includes busy shipping areas near the Dutch coast and in the North Sea, requiring vigilant navigation. As we approach Norway, we'll need to navigate carefully through coastal waters with numerous small islands and skerries.
TRAVEL STYLE
A mix of inland waterway navigation, coastal sailing, and open sea crossing
COST
- Personal safety equipment (lifejackets, lifelines, PLBs)
- Bed in a twin/double cabin with blankets, pillows, clean linens and towels
INCLUDED
- Airplane tickets and transfers from/to the boat
- Ship's fund (food, fuels, marinas)
- Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, car rentals etc.)
- Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
Please note that the team altogether takes part in grocery shopping and in maintaining the boat clean during the voyage and after it.
ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS
Navigating Dutch inland waters:
We'll start our journey by sailing through the system of canals and inland seas of the Netherlands. This offers a chance to experience traditional Dutch landscapes with windmills, polders, and charming coastal towns.
Crossing the North Sea:
The main part of our journey will be the North Sea crossing, a challenging sail that will test our seamanship. The most important trick will be to find an appropriate weather window without Northerly winds that are frequent here.
We'll start our journey by sailing through the system of canals and inland seas of the Netherlands. This offers a chance to experience traditional Dutch landscapes with windmills, polders, and charming coastal towns.
Crossing the North Sea:
The main part of our journey will be the North Sea crossing, a challenging sail that will test our seamanship. The most important trick will be to find an appropriate weather window without Northerly winds that are frequent here.
Exploring the Norwegian coast:
As we approach Norway, the landscape dramatically changes. We'll navigate through the skerries and islands that guard the Norwegian coastline, offering breathtaking views of the rugged terrain and potentially spotting seabirds and marine life. Time allows, we’ll also visit fjords and glaciers of Folgefonna National Park.
Arriving in Bergen:
Our journey concludes in Bergen, the gateway to the fjords. We'll sail into the center of this historic city, surrounded by seven mountains and boasting a UNESCO World Heritage site.
As we approach Norway, the landscape dramatically changes. We'll navigate through the skerries and islands that guard the Norwegian coastline, offering breathtaking views of the rugged terrain and potentially spotting seabirds and marine life. Time allows, we’ll also visit fjords and glaciers of Folgefonna National Park.
Arriving in Bergen:
Our journey concludes in Bergen, the gateway to the fjords. We'll sail into the center of this historic city, surrounded by seven mountains and boasting a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Experience Details
Varied Sailing Conditions
From calm inland waters to open sea and coastal navigation
Weather Reading:
Opportunities to improve skills in weather forecasting and planning
Night Sailing:
The North Sea crossing will involve overnight sailing
Fjords Navigation:
A pilotage through the Norwegian coastal waters
This journey offers a diverse sailing experience, transitioning from the flat landscapes of the Netherlands to the mountainous coast of Norway. We'll adapt our route based on weather conditions, always prioritising safety while aiming to make the most of our time under sails.
Cultural Exploration:
Chances to experience both Dutch and Norwegian coastal cultures
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