Join us on a thrilling Arctic sailing adventure as we encounter orcas and explore hidden gems of the Lofoten Islands!

This episode is packed with unforgettable moments:
Sailing the Lofoten Islands: Navigate the narrow Gimsøystraumen passage where timing of tides and weather is key.
Orca Encounter: Witness an epic meeting with a small pod of majestic orcas, the largest apex predators of the ocean!
Hiking Reinebringen: Scale the heights for jaw-dropping views of Reine, one of the Lofoten's most iconic spots.
Exploration: Discover the secrets of the remote and exposed island of Gaukværøya.

Along the way, we face the challenges of unpredictable Arctic weather, tricky tidal navigation, and the search for safe harbours – but it’s all worth it for the stunning rewards!

Chapters:
00:00 Departure from Stamsund
01:51 Encounter with the Orcas
03:05 Entering a full harbour in Nusfjord and sailing to Reine
04:26 Arriving in Reine
05:19 Hiking Reinebringen
08:10 A stormy day in the harbour
09:00 Leaving Reine & sailing to Henningsvær
10:51 Navigating Gimsøystraumen and entering Laukvika
17:00 Sailing to Gaukværøya
20:45 The secrets of an abandonned island

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Music from Epidemic Sound:
Deeper Than The Ocean by Bonnie Grace
Breathe In Breathe Out by Mattias Tell
A World Behind by Hanna Lindgren
Sosso by Magnus Ludwigsson
First Flakes by Philip Ayers

Weather routing by https://www.luckgrib.com

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