Sailing Through Snow Squalls in Lofoten | Arctic Spring Aboard Polaris | Ep. 91

In this episode, we continue our Arctic sailing adventure aboard Polaris, cruising through Lofoten in Northern Norway. After leaving Trollfjorden, we sail towards Skrova, navigating shifting spring winds, narrow skerry passages, fishing marks, reefing decisions, and gusts well above the forecast while searching for a safe harbour among fjords, islands, and remote Arctic coastline. This passage shows the real rhythm of high-latitude cruising: careful route planning, changing weather, cold-water sailing, quiet harbours, and life aboard our liveaboard yacht in the far north. Along the way we experience our first proper sailing day of the season, white-tailed sea eagles above Skrova, and a sudden snow squall on passage towards Nusfjord. Sailing details in this episode: Route: Trollfjorden to Skrova, then onwards towards Henningsvær and Nusfjord Area: Lofoten, Northern Norway Distance: Approx. 20 NM from Trollfjorden to Skrova, 10.5 NM from Skrova to Henningsvær, and 22 NM towards Nusfjord Conditions: Light winds building to 17–18 knots, gusts above 20 knots and up to around 30 knots, cold spring weather, snow squalls, and poor visibility Harbours, Anchorages: Skrova, Henningsvær, Nusfjord Main challenge: Early season reefing issues, handling gusty mountain winds, avoiding skerries in poor visibility, and adapting the route during changing Arctic spring weather 📘 Norwegian Cruising Guide We also co-write and publish the Norwegian Cruising Guide — a harbour and anchorage guide for sailors exploring the Norwegian coast – first published in 1978. Find practical information about harbours, anchorages, approaches, facilities, and local cruising details for Norway: https://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com We are Kathrin & Daniel, a sailing couple living aboard Polaris Helvetica. After leaving our land-based life behind, we refitted Polaris into a liveaboard cruiser and set sail north to explore Norway, the Arctic Circle, Svalbard, and beyond. ⛵ Watch next: Arctic Norway sailing playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvz1BYeqYWQ&list=PLVXrwdYRGthc&pp=0gcJCeECOCosWNinsAgC Boat tour of Polaris Helvetica: https://youtu.be/4HuXWp3PxR4?si=xRddE1KlsQxdrlAl Previous episode: https://youtu.be/PhFxkJVCbQ4?si=0ihewJwg9gzapadi 🌐 More from Sailing Polaris: Website: https://www.sailingpolaris.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingpolaris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18xwSXRkMy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Contact: dan@sailingpolaris.uk 📍 In this episode: 00:00 Intro: sailing 300 miles above the Arctic Circle 00:24 Leaving Trollfjorden for Skrova 03:21 Fishing marks and watchkeeping in the fjord 04:20 First sail of the season 08:10 Reefing as the wind builds 09:02 Skrova, strong wind and Lofoten views 09:38 Sea eagles and island hiking 10:05 Leaving Skrova for Henningsvær 11:04 Reefing issue and boat handling 12:35 Fishing attempt in gusty conditions 14:06 Hiking above Henningsvær 14:57 Spring snowstorm in late April 15:47 Leaving Henningsvær for Nusfjord 18:12 Sailing in light wind with a reef in 19:41 Snow squall and route decision 22:04 Arriving in Nusfjord Keywords: Arctic sailing, sailing Norway, Norwegian coast, Norway anchorages, Norwegian harbours, sailing Northern Norway, high latitude sailing, liveaboard sailing, sailing couple, fjord sailing, yacht cruising, Norway by sailboat, Arctic Circle sailing, sailboat life, remote anchorages, cruising guide Norway. #ArcticSailing #SailingNorway #NorwegianCruisingGuide