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Anchoring: Equipped with a floating dock

2 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Approach and maritime conditions: Clean and clear approach. The northwest wind can be strong in the harbor. A little south of the approach, there is a high-voltage line with a stated height of 20 meters.
Docking: You can moor at the guest pier located approximately in the middle of the bay or at the cafe/boathouse on the southwestern edge of the bay. Parts of the quay are reserved for the scheduled boat.
The area: A nice place with a few permanent residents. Most houses are used as cabins. You can moor at the guest pier which is located roughly in the middle, at the innermost part of the bay. Here, only cash payment is accepted, so bring cash. The price is NOK 100 per night including electricity. You can also moor at the pier by the cafe. There is also a playground on the island, and if you walk a little towards the southwest, there is a climbing course with a zip line in the forest. Look for signs pointing to the "Monkey Forest". The climbing course is private, but the owners welcome guests. The course is not made according to current regulations, and all play is at your own risk.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Jun 2021

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The area: Store in the harbor. Fuel on the dock. The store has gas.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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One of the better natural harbors for those with children. Here is a beach, shallow waters with a sandy bottom and good opportunities for catching crabs, shells, etc. There are no piers and only limited bolts, so bring wedges. You can moor with an anchor and the bow in. In several places, the rock is steep enough that you can easily dock alongside or also with an anchor and the stern in.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Jul 2022

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Anchoring: From the east, the waters are very treacherous. Here, one should proceed at very low speed and closely monitor the depth. This is especially important for sailboats. The approach from the west is clear.
The area: A beautiful natural harbor that has recently undergone significant improvements. There are many docking meters and mooring bolts. Several beaches and a climbing route in the forest. You can lie on the west, north, and east sides of the island, providing shelter from most winds. However, if you have a sailboat, you should lie on the west side or at the far west end of the northern pier. Our boat drafts 1.85m, and we could just barely lie on the eastern part of the northern pier. The bottom is muddy, so it’s not a major crisis if you scrape it.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Anchoring: Unproblematic, but it can be challenging to enter the strait from the west in the dark. From the east, there is a height restriction of 13 meters due to the bridge between Røyksund and Fosen.
The Area: Nice and sheltered spot. Here, you are protected from most winds. The island is a great play area for children, but perhaps not for the very youngest.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Approach and maritime conditions: Dredged channel. Follow sea markings. There may be a strong current at the harbor entrance.
Docking: The guest harbor is at the very innermost point. Keep starboard when entering the harbor and follow the maze all the way in. Moor alongside the inside of the breakwater, or at stern buoys towards the pier.
The area: A fishing and industrial harbor. Not a particularly cozy guest harbor. The town of Thyboron doesn't offer much either. But this is a good place to stop as the first or last place before crossing the North Sea. For a day or two, there are also things to do for the whole family. The Jutland Aquarium impressed. Very child-friendly. In addition, they have the Sea War Museum, an ice sculpture exhibition, and some exceptionally beautiful beaches. So if you do stop here, it's well worth setting aside a day or two.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Mooring: Excavated channel. Well-marked, but unlit sea markers. However, there are range lights that guide one in.
The Area: A cozy little town. One can easily spend a few days here. Beaches are scarce, but there is a small beach if one walks two kilometers out the fjord.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Mooring: Alongside mooring
The area: This is an artificially developed bathing island that was built and is operated through the voluntary work of a boating association. It is a beautiful spot when summer weather is present, with child-friendly beaches and many crabs that can be caught. The nearest store is far away (5km), so provision in advance, or be prepared for a long walk.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Approach and maritime conditions: Floating dock North and South

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Approach and maritime conditions: Great guest harbor with good service facilities. Fuel dock.

1 x helpful | written on 25. Jul 2021

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Approach and maritime conditions: Floating dock with space for about 3-4 boats on both sides. Otherwise, boats are moored beside other boats.
The area: A few hundred meters from the quay is Union Hotel Øye, which is a beautiful wooden building from 1890. There is a long waiting list for dinner, but they also serve a delicious hot lunch made from exquisite ingredients. Even for lunch, it is advisable to book a table a few days in advance. The lunch is pricey, but definitely worth the visit. Here, you step into a rich history at a hotel that has been visited by several royalty and emperors.

1 x helpful | written on 6. Aug 2021

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Anchoring: There are two shoals at the outer part of the approach which are not marked, but they are shown on the chart. When heading into Øynarvågen itself, it is shallow a bit out on the western side. This shoal is not shown on the chart, but by zooming in on the area using Gule Sider map (Google Maps does not work), you will see where this shoal is.
The Area: A peaceful place without visibility from buildings. It is somewhat shallow by the dock, so sailboats must dock bow in. Here, you can hike to the top of the island, Borgøyhatten, which is 292 meters high. A bit further south on the island, there is a guest dock, cafeteria, permanent residents, and cottage owners. Borgøy is also known as the home of the painter Lars Hertervig, until he and his family moved their entire house to Stavanger.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2021

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Approach and maritime conditions: Dock, outport with toilet.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Jun 2021

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Nice beach with decent anchorage. Despite the sand, the anchor holds surprisingly well. The bay faces slightly eastward and is therefore somewhat sheltered from westerly weather. However, if it blows hard from the west, the waves will curve in and create a lot of swell inside the bay. Thus, it is recommended to anchor here only in good weather and with low wave heights. The beach is beautiful and the depth increases evenly, without any surprising shallows. A good alternative to entering Farsund if the weather is fine.

1 x helpful | written on 23. Jul 2022