Ulsteinvik to Kristiansund

Rosinis heads to Svalbard
Bob Hendicott
Mon 25 Jun 2018 08:13
We left Ulsteinvik in the evening yesterday having first joined the locals at their midsummer bonfire.  By the time it had died down there was no real sign of any partying in the large marquee in the village so we decided we’d set sail.  As we motored along the coast we did see many other fires en route.  Our passage to Kristiansund, where we arrived early this afternoon was uneventful with a mix of motoring and some good sailing with following winds, plus a brief encounter with dolphins.  However, the whole day has again been marked by rain, drizzle and low cloud, so any prospect of seeing the spectacular scenery we’ve passed in its best light has not materialised.  Knowing there’s a heat wave at home has not made this easy to live with and we’re really looking forward to some clear skies and sun.  However, the forecast suggests we may have to wait a little longer.  To add to our disappointment, it’s Sunday and Kristiansund is closed, so we’ll do some exploring in the morning before we depart for Rorvik, another 150nm to our north.
 
The photos show the midsummer bonfire in Ulsteinvik and a damp crew arriving in Kristiansund.
 
PS: just been to an amazing working museum boatyard.  Photos to follow with next blog.

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