We Found Norway’s Hidden Harbour (After Our Original Plan Failed) | Ep. 94

From a harbour that looked perfect on the chart to an unexpected hidden gem, this episode reminds us why flexibility is one of the most important skills in cruising. After discovering that our planned stop was too shallow and cramped for Polaris, we set off in search of a Plan B. What we found across the fjord completely changed our expectations—a beautifully sheltered harbour hidden behind a maze of skerries, with deep water, excellent protection and surprisingly good facilities. From there we continue north through the spectacular Norwegian coast, explore a peaceful anchorage, carefully assess another shallow harbour entrance, and enjoy a quiet morning sail towards Stø. Along the way we share the decision-making process behind each stop, navigation in unfamiliar waters, and why pilot books can sometimes tell a very different story from the charts. If you enjoy high-latitude sailing, Norwegian cruising, seamanship, passage planning and discovering remote harbours, we hope you’ll enjoy coming along. Locations featured * Bodø region, Norway * Våg * Krokholmen * Selvågen anchorage * Støtt If you enjoy these videos, please consider subscribing, and leave a comment if you’ve ever had to abandon your original destination and find an unexpected favourite instead. 📘 Norwegian Cruising Guide We also co-write and publish the Norwegian Cruising Guide — a harbour and anchorage guide for sailors exploring the Norwegian coast. 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: Norway sailing playlist: https://studio.youtube.com/video/ir-Wk_aP-kc/edit Boat tour of Polaris Helvetica: https://youtu.be/4HuXWp3PxR4?si=xRddE1KlsQxdrlAl Previous episode: https://youtu.be/mgZW2Vq7d9k 🌐 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 Plan A falls apart 00:49 Searching for a hidden alternative 01:39 Discovering an unexpected harbour 03:48 Leaving Krokholmen 05:42 Exploring Selvær anchorage 07:11 Can Polaris enter the shallow harbour? 08:06 Bird sanctuary and sandy beaches 09:07 Early morning departure 10:40 Arrival at Stø 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. #NorwaySailing #SailingNorway #NorwegianCruisingGuide #LiveaboardLife #SailingAdventure