Natural harbour
Region: Norway (3278), Agder (252), Vest-Agder (123), Lindesnes (38) and Mandal (17)
Snorre Smith says:
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Challenging entrance for boats drawing one and a half meters or more. And when (if...) you manage to find the route in, a fantastic cove/bay reveals itself, well worth the effort. Inside the bay, there is ample swinging room with a depth of about 4-8 meters. There are a couple of piers and several rocks with bolts. Be aware of several shallows if you move towards the rocks in the southeast and northwest. A small handful of cabins, but at a decent distance from the piers and swinging area. Naturally, there is no swell or waves entering here. However, the terrain all around is low, so at the swinging area, you will notice winds from all directions, albeit dampened from offshore. If you moor towards the land, you will get protection from the direction you are mooring towards. The entrance has three challenging sections. If you succeed with the first one, you can easily handle the last two narrow spots by closely following a good nautical chart. For the first and difficult one, see the description in the accompanying image.
[translated from Norwegian with AI]
1 x helpful | written on 10. Aug 2023 | updated_on 10. Aug 2023
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