Børge Ousland’s Arctic circumnavigation (part 1)

23 June / Explaining the nature of our journey under the mighty bow of the MD «Fram». - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery

23 June / Explaining the nature of our journey under the mighty bow of the MD «Fram».

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  • 23 June / Explaining the nature of our journey under the mighty bow of the MD «Fram». - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 23 June / Our families and many friends came to say farewell and wish us a safe journey. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 23 June / Borge with his mother and dad - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 23 June / Sailing out Oslo fjord. Thortleif’s wife Renie gave us a bottle of champagne - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 23 June / Thorleif directs Max: “We’re going thataway!” - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 26 June / The trimaran - moored for a few hours in the peaceful village of Farsund. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 26 June / Børge and his son Max sailing in gale headwinds. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 26 June / Gale force winds off Lindesnes, the southernmost point of Norway. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 28 June / Good coffee is essential, especially in the morning. Short of the boat actually capsizing, there is no chance of heavy seas throwing the kettle off this stove! - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 28 June / Børge and Thorleif during a relaxed moment in Bergen. Photo: Ina Schjøtt Brackman. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 28 June /  Børge and his son Max enjoyed a few hours in Bergen, before parting ways for now. Behind them can be seen the wind generator, which provides the power needed on board. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 28 June / The unmistakable profile of the trimaran as it enters Bergen harbour. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 29 June / The fjords and coastal waters were once the main thoroughfares of Norway. For much of the population, they still are. An express boat is approaching. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 29 June / Alden in the island municipality of Askvoll. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 29 June / Rounding Stad, with Vincent at the helm. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 1 July / After excellent sailing last night, we are making a brief stop at Grip, an island near the town of Kristiansund.  - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 1 July / Børge comfortably dressed for fair-weather sailing. And his skipper Thorleif at the left. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 2 July / This catamaran, with a central overstructure, dwarfs our Corsair 31 trimaran. She is exceptionally agile and has a draught of less than 40 cm.  - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 2 July / Our small but very efficient office. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 2 July / The tiny fishing community of Sør-Gjeslingan has a well-sheltered harbour. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 3 July / The rumours are not exaggerated – the waters of Northern Norway really are teeming with fish. Today this herring jumped right into our boat! - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 4 July / 19.00: The Lofoten Islands are within view, their jagged peaks towering above the mist. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 4 July / 17.00: We made a brief stop at Manshausen, an island near Nordskot in Steigen Municipality. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 7 July / The many shipwrecks are a grim reminder that sailors here venture into dangerous waters. Sudden storms have claimed many a vessel. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 7 July / Passing Hurtigruten’s coastal steamer by Andøya. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 7 July / The highest of the rugged Lyngen Alps, near Tromsø, tower 1833 metres above sea level. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery
  • 7 July / Yesterday – Thorleif taking time out for dinner, expedition style. - © Million thanks to Børge to have given us the permission for publishing this gallery

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