Forlandsund – Longyearbyen
Sun
11 Jun
2023
One last excursion into the arctic tundra, in the wide coastal plains of Forlandsund. Enough snow to get the snow shoes out and enough snow-free land to go for a hike, whatever you wanted. Wide views, arctic silence. Lovely grey phalaropes at the beach.
Heaving anchor and sailing away from the anchor site was really sailing at its best. No engine involved. Like in the old days. Back then, a standard procedure to to the lack of alternatives; nowadays a rare experience. More and more sails went up until we made 8 knots and more, down Forlandsund and a few miles into Isfjord where the wind finally left us. A beautiful experience!
In the evening we went alongside in Longyearbyen. We were not the only ones, Meander was already there, Rembrandt van Rijn followed soon … almost a family meeting. Plus several bigger ships at the main pier and at anchor. Spirits were high, we could celebrate beautiful days that we had enjoyed together. The weather was obviously a major factor, but also thanks to all the people who made their contribution of one or the other kind, working wherever on the ship and on land, and those who joined us with good spirits and deep interest in and love for Spitsbergen’s arctic nature. Thank you so very much, and see you again soon!
Gallery: Forlandsund – Longyearbyen 07th june 2023
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