Here we go again!
While superstorm Hans has caused havoc and suffering elsewhere in mid Norway, back home in Kongsberg, where I had scuttled to avoid it, winds were balmy and rain not much more than a drizzle. Josin, with its extra mooring ropes in home harbour Åsgårdstrand, had apparently not experienced anything unusual either, so this second sailing-pause was a bit of an anticlimax, thankfully.
Anyway, the pause has meant that almost all the problems had been sorted out, and we can now continue the cruise with the reassurance that everything works again.
The car has shuttled to and fro between boat and workshop, quite contrary to my original intention of not using it at all during the summer, but is now being looked after by Gilbert. Much more convenient for me than leaving it at home and taking bus/train back to Åsgårdstrand.
So yesterday, thursday 10 august, all was ready in the early evening, and with a light and almost-favourable breeze, we set off again, and motor-sailed south the short distance to a quiet anchorage in the Bolærne islands, (59 13.0 / 010 32.4).
No, not everything is working as it should. Bother! Repairs to the anchor-roller have resulted in a slight clearance conflict, and the anchor needs a sharp kick to encourage it to deploy. (Note to self: At least one thick-soled shoe).
Later this morning we shall sail gently NW to Tønsberg guest harbour, and spend an afternoon with Kari and Gilbert, before setting off on the rest of the summer cruise, to points south-west in general down the Norwegian coast, and see where wind and weather take us.
Alls well
LatesummerJohn
Josin's 2025 cruise 