Day 10 Røst to Skomvær and back

Day 10. Monday 22 July. Røst-Skomvær-Røst. 33 km.
Given the winds overnight and in the morning we got off to a late 1240 start. Just in time to catch the incoming ferry from Moskenes.
Weather was very good, and head winds below forecast so we decided to paddle on the outside down and inside back to see the most of the steep islands that is the world famous bird’s paradise outside Røst.
The birds have left their nests now, but still we paddled past numerous flocks of puffin, alke and lomvi and lots of birds overhead as well.
On Trenyken we counted eight eagles patrolling the side of the mountain probably looking for any laggard birds to have for dinner. Most of the eagles were youngsters without the characteristic white tail.
We arrived at Skomvær after ca three hours at the Sam time as a small group of tourists.
We took some time to find a good place to land the kayaks, but at a falling tide we just perched on a small ledge.
In the summer Skomvær is inhabited by artists that get to use the island for their purposes. This year it was a group of three Swiss musicians. When tourist arrive they double as waffle and coffee servers.
We had a very pleasant break in the company of the six tourists and their very knowledgeable guide.
As we got in the boats shortly before 1800 wind had turned 180 degrees (as forecast) head winds out head winds home…
Also the sea fog came in limiting visibility.
We took the shorter inner route and managed to get back just in time (2045). to compete with the ferry from Bodø about who should go first into the harbour. We gave way.
Jokes aside. With the limited visibility we were happy for the option to navigate on GPS allowing for precise navigation and staying out of the main ship lane at all times.
For the late dinner we had halibut that we had bought from Steinar. 2 kilos. Not a trace left over.
Tuesday will be a “Rest and Repair” day. And then we take the late ferry over to Moskenes and start from there on Wednesday.Read more