Day 12 Moskenes to Horseidstranda

Day 12 Wednesday 25th of July. Moskenes to Horseidstranda 47 km.
After the late end of yesterday we were content with a 11 o’clock start. We had ample time, the controlling part of today is past Lofotodden and the Moskenes current. We have until six pm to get past and only one and a half hour to get down.
It was a comfortable paddle in good conditions and with tail currents we swept past Lofotodden.
In a matter of a few tens of meters we passed form the calmness of the inner side of Lofoten to the meter plus ocean swell of the outside.
There is a lot is energy in that swell. Add wind or currents and it tends to get interesting.
But today was a day of perfect conditions and we paddled through some narrow cracks in the skerries to get to “Hell beach” in Hellvika.
After a leisurely lunch we paddled on toward Bunesstranda. One of the more famous of the sandy beaches of Lofoten.
We arrived at 2000 and found a lot of sand. So must sand that we would have to carry quite a lot to get the kayaks safe. We are paddlers not “sherpas”. Also campsites were not optimal.
After scouting out conditions we decided to paddle on to Horseidstranda.
That made for another late arrival, but also for a much better solution for the kayaks and camping.
There were tens of other people of various nationalities camping there, but no problem to pitch the tent if you weren’t particular about a view to the midnight sun.
We were more particular about a pre midnight dinner, but we just failed…
The longest paddle this trip, but conditions were such that it wasn’t too hard. Tomorrow, Thursday we head toward Ramberg. WP.Read more