• Experienced skipper/instructor onboard
• Accommodation onboard – 7 nights
• All food as indicated in the day-to-day itinerary (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
• A sustainable, environmentally friendly, unique, exotic holiday in Norway
• Use of equipment such as dinghies, kayaks, fishing gear etc
• All boat-related costs such as fuel, gas, harbour fees etc

• Upgrade to a boat with hot water/shower and a private double cabin (on a shared basis) with fresh linen sheets with the 1,500 NOK / £140 comfort upgrade.
• Surfing at an additional cost.
• Visits to restaurants, museums, galleries etc during the trip.
• Alcohol is not provided but you can bring your own. Consumption is always at the discretion of the skipper.
• Travel to and from boats not included.
• Wet weather gear can be provided by the operator for an additional charge.

• Open to beginner sailors.
• A good level of fitness is recommended.

Travel

Check sas.no or wideoe.no for flights to Svolvær. If you get to Bodø you may take the ferry or fast ferry over to Lofoten. See the public itinerary here: www.177nordland.no. You may also perfectly well take the train to Bodø. Travelling slowly gives another dimension to a journey than flying. If you’re travelling from a city in the north or wish to extend your journey with a day or two, you can consider doing so on Hurtigruten.

Take an internal flight to Svolvær.

Take an internal flight from Svolvær.

Day 1: Meet in Brønnøysund

Meet at the yacht from 6pm at Brønnøysund to familiarise yourself with the boat and meet the crew. Dinner will be served onboard before a good night’s sleep to start your journey.

Day 2: Sailing to Ylvingen

Starting with a brief on the area, the crew, and the plan for the week you will then have a safety brief before setting sail. Following a basic theory course on sailing, at noon you will sail to the “Blue Sky island”, Ylvingen, where you will start the week off with a boat-house party and good food on the grill.

Day 3: Sail into the kingdom of islands

Today there are countless possibilities for adventure. Go hiking on the island, kayak in your arctic surroundings, windsurf, catch fish for lunch or try small-boat sailing on a classical North-land boat. Following this active day, you will set sail for Nes,the first port of the World Heritage Area of the Vega archipelago.

Day 4: Walk and lunch at Vega Ocean Hotel

Start the day with a visit to the Eider bird museum for a talk on the art of eider bird farming, and the traditions of sustainable living and hunting. After lunch at Vega Ocean Hotel, you will head for Hysvær on the outer islands. At Hysvær you can fish for dinner on board later. Depending on the weather, you may venture out to the islands of Skjærvær, the outermost islands before Iceland.

Day 5: Full day of sailing towards the mountains

A full day of sailing heading for the Seven Sisters Mountain (De syv søstre) with a stop at Lånan archipelago for lunch. In the evening you will moor in the harbour of Søvikvågen, and prepare for a hike to the peak of De syv søstre early the next day.

Day 6 : Hike on the Seven Sisters

Hike the 1050 meters of Stortinden mountain, where you will eat lunch with a fantastic view overlooking the kingdom of isles. Proceed to the second highest peak of Kvasstinden with the option of hiking all peaks to Botnkrona mountain in the north. In the afternoon you will set sail to Sandnessjøen, preparing for the Træna Ocean Race the next morning.

Day 7: Træna Ocean Race

Arrive at the Træna music festival in style following the full day Træna Ocean Race, starting at Sandnessjøen.

Day 8: Festival at Træna

Before the concerts start at 7pm there will be the possibility for sailing around the islands, fishing, eagle-safari, kayaking and “land crab” activities onshore. Or you can relax and enjoy the festival ashore, drinking beer and eating good food.

Day 9: Music on the islands

In the morning, there will be a boat-trip to Senna for the traditional, but modern concert in Kirkehelleren. The trip will conclude with the Official Unofficial Yacht Awards ceremony!

Day 10: Leaving the boat

You will tidy the boat and your gear and say goodbye to your crew. Those ending their trip here can return to the mainland by RIB, ferry, fishing vessels, or taxi-boat; to Sandnessjøen, Bodø or Nesna. SailNorway may also facilitate transportation for you upon request.

Sailing boots

Trainers/ deck shoes (no black soled shoes please – they mark the deck)

Waterproof sailing kit (two sets are recommended. Heavy gear for on-board and lighter kit for trips ashore)

Hat

Balaklava

Sailing gloves – 2 sets

Glove liners

Hand warmers

Hot water bottle

Clothes for on-board and on shore

A small backpack for trips on-shore (30-40 litres)

A water bottle

Thermals, two sets

Thick socks, two sets

Sun glasses (polarized)

Sun cream – SPF50+

Small quick dry towel

Swimming kit

USB cord to charge your phone

Cash

Warm sleeping bag

Head torch

Sailing knife

Passport

Printed out Insurance details

Any medication you require