Contributions by Olav Holta

Stråholmen

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Olav Holta says:

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Approach and maritime conditions: Stråholmen is located 4 - 5 nautical miles north of the guest harbour on Jomfruland. Approach from the northeast. Pay special attention to the shoal extending north-northwest from the harbour towards Denmark and Rugsekken.
Anchoring: The harbour at Stråholmen has a built-up breakwater with a few guest spots for mooring with an anchor. Outside the breakwater, it is ideal to anchor or moor with an anchor towards the shore. Anchoring depth is 3-6 meters with good bottom conditions.
The area: Stråholmen is a charming place with several cabins and a large open area. There is a nice and child-friendly beach inside the breakwater.

3 x helpful | written on 2. Jul 2021

Øitangen Jomfruland

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Olav Holta says:

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Approach and maritime conditions: Øitangen is located in Jomfrulandsrenna, at the very north of the island, about one nautical mile north of the guest harbour at Tårnbrygga. Approaching from both north and south with good markings.
Anchoring: Mooring areas with good seabed conditions for anchoring. The depth varies from 5 to 12 meters, depending on the distance from the shore. There is also a simple dock here with reserved spots, among other things, for visitors to the DNT cabins, in addition to a docking spot for taxi boats from Kragerø and Valle. It's shallow along the shore, so keep a bit of distance. Here you lie safely from all winds from the south and east, but the afternoon breeze from the southwest can be annoying. You can also clearly feel the waves from passing boats.
The area: Jomfruland offers great hiking opportunities, beaches, and attractions. A real summer paradise. At Øitangen, you will also find the DNT's cabin complex and the Bird Tower, which is set up at the very north of the island.

2 x helpful | written on 29. Jul 2021

Risøyholmene

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Olav Holta says:

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Risøyholmene is a popular family harbor with many islets for anchoring with a stern line to shore, options for mooring alongside rock walls, anchoring at swing, and some smaller docks. The anchoring depth is mainly less than 5 meters.

There is easy access from the southwest, but be aware of wash rocks. Most of the rocks are marked.

The area is well sheltered from most wind directions but can be exposed to winds from the west.

1 x helpful | written on 3. Jul 2023

Skutebukta

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Olav Holta says:

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A great mooring area with space for many boats. Easy approach from Larviksfjorden in the west or from the sea in the south. Be aware of some rocks. Most are marked.

Anchoring depth typically 5-6 meters, up to 10 meters towards the mouth of the bay. Good bottom conditions with sand and/or clay.

The entire Viksfjorden is a gem with many great places to explore.

1 x helpful | written on 10. Aug 2024