PADDLER 32
PADDLER 32
when we went closer to the land , we had the current with us again , so we found a back-Eddie in the back- Eddie . A lot of things are going on along the coast .
It ’ s so intriguing that not many people kayak this route . There is info about the currents around Lofotodden but no online info about the currents along this northwest side of Moskensoja . We have to do the work ourselves . Look at the current and tidal table info and combine what we feel is happening . Observe . It takes time and thinking . Luckily Lukas and I had two talented and experienced kayakers with us . It ’ s so cool to see how they work and to learn from them . They complement each other so well .
MAJESTIC CLIFFS
We kept moving and had a steady phase . We had to go around the point at slack and also because we wanted to clear the exposed northern side with the upcoming storm in our minds . In the sky , the clouds were standing still . The views are so breathtaking . Majestic cliffs rise from the ocean , reaching for the sky , saying , “ We have seen it all .” Clear , clean water where sometimes I could see a jellyfish floating by next to my paddle blade . Far out , we saw a fishing boat . A promising sign that they were out this day too .
What a luxury to kayak in flat water . However , Chris and especially Lukas suffered a bit because of the legs hurting in the kayak . At one point , Lukas said , “ I try to enjoy this paddle .” I could see he struggled . We spoke to each other to make him think about something else . It worked .
We took a pee and snack break . Then it was almost summit time . We kayaked around the point in flat water , just as Oscar had predicted what it would be like . We rafted up , and the smiles came from within . What a sniper move . Waiting , waiting , waiting and then boom , go !
Further out , we could see the primary current flowing , making choppy waves . We again had the current to our benefit , and it was helping us to move forward , and we could have continued back to Ramberg because we were flying for a moment .
But , we decided to stop and have a late lunch in a bay . We had already kayaked for about six hours , and it felt good to eat , drink , and pee . We could have stayed here to camp , but since we knew the storm was coming , it felt tempting to kayak to Å and sleep in a hostel . So that ’ s what we did . Oscar booked a room before we started kayaking again . Last stretch . Stroke after stroke .
THE FINISH
We arrived in a super sweet , super Norwegian harbour . We went to a restaurant to finish the trip . We would not want to continue kayaking with the upcoming southerly gale winds . But we felt super happy with the trip . The northern side is , anyway , the wildest . No cities . We enjoyed our meal and each other ’ s company and felt grateful for each other and our trip . And , of course , extra appreciation to Oscar , who planned this trip , organised the gear and created this beautiful expedition team who led us safely until the end . I for sure recommend this kayaking trip , for the kayakers with enough experience and knowledge . Maybe it could be your adventure for next summer ?