Anchorage Norway

[Chris2880]

I sailed my OVNI 445 in Norway. Below are three anchorages which I really liked :
- Hydra : 58°13.894N 6°32.109 E : small village on an island, the entrance is gorgeous
- Valoyene : 58°20.361N 8°40.760E : a marvelous group of rocky islands, you anchor in the middle of this lagoon. Picnic on Valoyene with a fire at night. We were alone in June.
- Eikelandsneset, south of Bergen on the way to Stavenger. A completely secluded lagoon, surrounded by unspoiled trees and nature. An other world. 59°38.861N 5°23.855E. Very good anchorage by 10m.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

What's the bottom and holding like? In scenery of similar appearance in Scotland it's often foul smelling black gloop (good holding, but makes a mess), weed or sometimes pristine sand.

 

[brokethebox]

Gorgeous photos, thanks for sharing!

 

[pmagowan]

The second one could almost be Arisaig.

 

[Chris2880]

I did not experienced problems with kelp. In Valoyene I had slight difficulties to have the anchor grip well but I am very picky and I always try my anchorage by putting the motor full speed backward so it needs to hold well.