Summer 2011 5. Sailing along the Norwegian coast

From Haugesund to south 
After Haugesund, we sailed along the Norwegian coast to reach a southeast location, before crossing Skagerrak to Denmark. 

So, we headed south and stopped at some anchorages on the way as the wind was against us during the first couple of days.

First anchorage

second anchorage

Sailing south and then east towards Lindesness

When northerly wind started we sailed off shore for the next 120 miles towards Lindesness and anchored and Kierkevagen ( Kirk bay ) to the east of Lindesness

Lindesness lighthouse

Kirk bay was a lovely anchorage to rest, we also enjoyed watching some local people taking their horses to swim in the bay.

Duck family enjoying nice weather at Kirk Bay

Continued sailing towards east coast and motored into a bay on Hille island when we lost the wind. 

Next day we sailed to Mandal , the most southerly town in Norway.

 

Two lovely wooden boats in Mandal marina

We enjoyed a couple of days in Mandal. A reliable free wireless internet at Mandal Guest marina was useful and a complimentary breakfast from marina delivered to boat as a surprise in the morning.

 Pine trees on the way to beach in Mandal

some Mandal houses