PADDLER 70
Words & photos: Kristoffer Vandbakk https:// www. norwegianseakayaking. com
PADDLER 70
KAYAKING AROUND
A paddler’ s journey to Nordkapp
Words & photos: Kristoffer Vandbakk https:// www. norwegianseakayaking. com
A kayaking expedition around Magerøya is an adventure like no other. Located 71 degrees north, Magerøya is best known for Nordkapp, the iconic headland that draws hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. But for an adventurous paddler, the island offers much more than the famous plateau. Powerful tidal currents, rapidly changing weather, breathtaking landscapes, and rich wildlife make circumnavigating Magerøya both a challenging and spectacular experience.
Magerøya is part of Troms og Finnmark County and has a population of around 3,000, most of whom live in Honningsvåg. The island is connected to the mainland via the Nordkapp Tunnel, one of the world’ s longest subsea road tunnels, stretching 6.8 km under Magerøysundet.