Ski & Sail at the end of the world!
Next Departure:
March 3, 2025
North Sea:
Norway
Duration:
8 days - 7 nights
Max number of passengers:
6 people
Available:
March
Boarding from:
Vannvåg
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Organised by:
Marco R.
Member since 2014 -
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This experience, in a nutshell
Our experience is dedicated to travelers who love both the sea and the mountains, and in particular ski mountaineering.
We will go skiing by boat!
Thanks to the support of our base on land it will be possible to combine pleasant skiing and evenings on the island of Vannoya, but also exploration cruises to discover the peaks of Arnoya or the legendary Kagen. And in case of bad weather, a lit fireplace and fantastic dinners with Piedmontese and Norwegian cuisine.
The days will already be very long, but there will still be enough darkness at night for the Northern Lights. Long days and a lot to do, calculating that you can ski from 5 in the morning to 9 in the evening. The descents at sunset are spectacular, immersed in dust as the sun plunges into the ocean west of Vannoya.
After a hearty breakfast, our guests, who also have a car at their disposal, can choose which of the seven peaks of the island to explore, or embark for Arnoya and Kagen to perfectly combine skiing and sailing.
Putting your skis on the pier is a unique experience!
The peaks of Vannoya are between 750 and 1000 meters, so there will still be time for an afternoon sail, perhaps to the mythical Fugloya, one of the main nature reserves in the world for the variety and number of birds that arrive to nest at the end of March, such as puffins and oystercatchers.
For those who are still not tired, our base, located on a private peninsula of 15 hectares, also has its own nine-hole golf course . Not always accessible due to snow, but we managed to play in every season of the year.
In the gallery you can find some photos of the base.
The islands north of Tromso are quite unknown in the ski touring environment, especially our Vannoya and Arnoya, so we can guarantee that our guests will find slopes without any trace.
The most passionate sailors will also be pleased to know that the border between the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean runs right through the islands of Vannoya, Fugloya and Arnoya. Two oceans to sail, and to admire from a single magnificent window in one of our 4 rooms overlooking the sea.
NB: No specific level of physical preparation or experience on the boat is necessary. Boat trips are organized according to the weather and in case of bad weather they are postponed to the next day. The overnight stay as specified will be on land at our facility.
OUR BASE
The two houses are in the center of the Keila peninsula, on a 15-hectare plot of land formerly used as a farm, with about a kilometer of private coastline, and a lighthouse. We like to think that the center of our activities is an event in space where time does not flow and it is not necessary to do anything, but only to merge with the wind, the sea, the prairie, the snow and the rocks that surround us. And always immersed in the poetry of light.
The Casa Rossa accommodates travelers with a large lounge with a wood stove and large windows overlooking the sea. Guests have free access to the kitchen and two large bathrooms. WiFi is available in this house.
The House of Books relaxes travelers with hundreds of travel books, atlases, maps and nautical charts. Also heated by classic Norwegian wood stoves. This house is purposely offline.
On the grounds of the property there are several trails, a golf course and several viewpoints and birdwatching, as well as the lighthouse.
€1,200
8 days - 7 nights
16+
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Boat & Classes of Service
Nautor Swan 44 - 1976
Type
Sailboat
Length
13.4 m.
Toilets
1
Cabins
2
5+
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Our itinerary
Our trip starts here:
Vannvåg.
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Our trip ends here:
Vannvåg.
Check-out: 2:00 PM
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The organiser reviews
Super!
Organised by:
Marco R.
Member since 2014 -
Private
Super!
French
Spanish
Italian
English
4.9/5
out of
8
reviews
Skipper
Boat
Destination
Sailing adventure in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights
11/16/2024
Susan B.
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Ireland
I was delighted to have the opportunity to experience sailing in this part of the world. The location and scenery was stunning. Marco and his wife Britta were excellent hosts. They take extra measures to ensure their guests are looked after. Marco was a very knowledgeable and experienced sailor and I would hope to have the opportunity to visit this area and sail with them again. Grazie Mille
Sailing adventure in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights
11/5/2024
Francesca S.
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Italy
Bellissima esperienza, la ripeterei. Viste le orche e le aurore! Molto competente e disponibile l'eclettico Capitano Marco, super accogliente l'attivissima Britta attenta alle necessità di tutti. Un soggiorno nella loro dimora molto speciale per il calore, la simpatia ed il "sentirsi a casa". Grazie!
Sailing adventure in Norway: chasing the Northern Lights
11/3/2024
Elisa M.
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Italy
Bellissima esperienza ! Marco e Britta due persone splendide, capaci di rendere indimenticabili le ore trascorse in barca e nella casa rossa.
Islands at the edge of the world
08/19/2023
Enrico M.
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Germany
Una vacanza semplicemente meravigliosa, guidata da uno skipper premuroso e squisito sotto ogni punto di vista, su una barca che fa rimpiangere la direzione presa dai cantieri nautici nei gli ultimi 30 anni, in un ambiente che spesso ci ha lasciato senza parole. Marco e Britta vivono a Vannoya, una di queste isole ai confini del mondo che abbiamo avuto la possibilità di visitare, e riescono a condividere con i loro ospiti tutto il loro entusiasmo per questi luoghi. Non riesco ad immaginare guide migliori!
Un piccolo avvertimento per chi pensa di intraprendere questo viaggio: avrete voglia di ritornare a trovare nuovi amici, di rimettere le mani sulla ruota del timone, di visitare l’accogliente Haus of Books.
Grazie ancora Britta e Marco, arrivederci a presto!
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