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NORWAY DAYS EIGHT AND NINE ( 16-17TH JULY )
Shorter ( relatively !) paddles further northeast amongst the islands off Kvaloya . We camped on the low-lying islands with white coral beaches , enjoying the views of the more dramatic landscape on the larger island – several eagles and millions ( maybe thousands ) of terns .
NORWAY PADDLING DAYS TEN AND 11 ( 18-19TH JULY )
The last two days felt gorgeous , like a holiday : sun , blue skies , sea , and calm waters . I explored around the island of Vengsoya and the others nearby . Many were inhabited years ago , with people braving the sometimes wild seas to go fishing and heading back to tiny , sheltered bays hidden in the islands .
THANKS
Sea Kayaking Wales would like to thank all our amazing Arctic Norway 2024 participants : Elinor , Steve , Helen , Neil , Kendra , Ed and our SKW guide team : Tim , Mirco and our 2024 intern Jake .
We aim to complete our 2025 Arctic Norway expeditions selections by January 2025 . The Arctic Norway Sørøya or Nordkvaløya-Rebbenesøya Expedition will be aimed at experienced expeditioners with moderate to advanced sea kayaking skills . The Senja and Kvaløya Islands Expedition will welcome less experienced expeditioners with sea kayaking proficiency up to and including journeying in moderate water conditions . Our 2025 Senja and Kvaløya islands expedition will aim to be less physically intense than the 2024 version ( the 2024 team were all very motivated advanced sea kayakers ).
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