Woke up to low overcast, light drizzle and no wind. Forecast clearing later, with southerly breeze. So, a lazy morning and late start. But the promised clearance was late too and it was still miserable motoring. Just as we reached Korsfjorden, about half way, the wind came in, gently, still under low overcast, so out with the genoa and stop the engine. Wafted along over an almost glassy sea, until disturbed by hurrying ferries and the surface wind. The current was with us up Raunefjorden, so progress was good. At the junction with the renowned Vatlestraumen, the current was more powerful and very turbulent, enough to swirl Josin off course by 30 degrees and back again. Most exciting, but quite safe. Less turbulence, but with us, up to the Sotra bridge and then motor the short rest of the way to Strusshamn. Familiar. No visiting boats. Notices everywhere to boil your water. (Trouble in the water supply on the Askøy island). No worries, plenty of water in Josin’s tanks.
Another grey day today, but dry, and soon a bus ride into Bergen. Message yesterday that my specs had arrived there. Whooppee! They have been snail-mailing hopping their way around and up the coast, only now in front of us, and we are at last about to be re- united. Also some shopping, at least for decent tea and coffee, and a look-around, and maybe, if it clears, a trip up Fløybanen.
Fly to Shetland tomorrow afternoon, and we will be staying in the Queens Hotel, at least for the first two nights. Lets hope for a bit of summer weather!
Alls well, from Margaret and SailorJohn
Josin's 2025 cruise 