This article is a very succint decalogue of what a sailor must expect from, and therefore prepare to, a cruise in high latituides, meaning roughly North – or South – of the 50th parallel. General meteorology. Besides being often extreme, the main characteristic of the weather in high latitudes is its extreme volubility. Conditions are governed by the passing of …

Dear Readers,   here is volume II of Voyages, collecting a series of pictures and ideas about the Ocean Enjoy!  

If I were Odin I would holiday in the Lofoten, but my own private Asgard would be in Senja. The beauty of the Lofoten islands and the excellent marketing work of its business-oriented inhabitants give most travelers the impression that Norway, for all practical purposes, ends there. Most boats which arrived here, admittedly a long way off everywhere else, just …

Norway offers some of the best ski-sailing opportunities in the World, together with Alaska and Bc. But the main advantage of Noway its the relatively easy access… Itineraries: ski sailing cruises depart from Tromso and are focused in the area of the Lyngen peninsula and the outer islands NE of Tromso. The Whole area is sheltered from the North Atlantic …

The sea is like a white noise, the texture of a sheet of paper where nature draws its islands and men write their dreams. The Lofoten archipelago is a young mountain chain of wild and courageous peaks which sinks dramatically into the North Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Norway well above the Arctic Circle. Its geographic exuberance charms sailors …

We underline that the subject is so vast and important that the following notes are by no means fully comprehensive. The LLLL rule. In the old days of sailing, the master of the ship had to know at all times the four L: lead, log, longitude and lookout. Thanks to our modern means we have NO EXCUSE to disrespect it …

Humble tips for sailors and dreamers First of all, keep in mind that you do not necessarily need a boat. There are thousands of vessels in every corner of the planet where crew is needed, so you can almost sail anywhere you want for free or for a small fee. This is also an excellent test for those planning to …

Sailing to Lofoten Program: First departures: July 15 2018 Vessel: Swan 44 cadeau Ports: flexible Price: 200 euros per day all inclusive (alcohol not included, you’ll discover why…) Passengers: max 3 Sailing in Norway Norway is commonly famous for endless salmon, endless oil, endless fjords, endless rain and spectacularly large wine bills. After two long cruises in the southern end …

Alas, they do indeed exist: tell tales, dials, digital arrows, analogic indicators and even mechanical wind finders. Any sailor wondering where the wind comes from on a boat built after the cold war ended would look like a cook unable to mix butter and flour.  And see? After three simple lines the beauty, the passion and the poetry of sailing …

Sailing expeditions in Norway CCadeau is a Sparkman & Stephens design Swan 44 built in Finland in June 1976, expressively for the members of the exclusive New York Yacht Club. The boat was specifically designed for ocean racing, therefore speed and strength are her main qualities. But the demanding members also required luxury and comfort, so Cadeau welcomes her guests …