Challenger 4 leaves Stavanger to explore Lysefjord, with dramatic cliffs, peaceful anchorages and life aboard in the heart of the Norwegian Fjords.
Norway Fjords Sailing Diary: Stavanger to Haugesund
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North Sea Sailing Diary: Gas Platforms, Porpoises and Pi the Pigeon
The wind finally arrives as Challenger 3 heads north towards Norway. Days 3 and 4 bring lively sailing, porpoises, star-filled skies and an unexpected visitor named Pi the pigeon.
And we’re off – to Norway!
Follow the crew of Challenger 3 as they set sail from Portsmouth on an offshore passage to Bergen in Norway. Crew members Fiona and Anne share their experiences from the first two days at sea, from calm Solent sailing and life on board a Challenger 72 to night watches under the Milky Way. Along the way, they learn new skills, settle into the watch system, enjoy spectacular conditions, and begin their journey towards the Norwegian Fjords.
Bergen to Portsmouth Delivery Sail – Build Miles on a True Offshore Passage
Build offshore miles fast on a Bergen to Portsmouth delivery sail through the North Sea, offshore platforms and the busy Dover Strait.
Hitchhiker’s Guide Norwegian Fjords: Slartibartfast Was Right
Slartibartfast was right all along. The Norwegian fjords really do feel like a work of cosmic design — especially when experienced by sail.
The Hanseatic League: How Bergen Became a Medieval Trading Power
The Hanseatic League was one of the most influential trading networks in medieval Europe — a commercial powerhouse connecting ports across the North and Baltic Seas. Its legacy is still visible today in the colourful timber warehouses of Bryggen, Bergen, one of...
Norway Sailing Expeditions – North Sea Crossings and Fjord Cruising on a Challenger 72
Join our Norway Sailing Expeditions aboard a Challenger 72 and experience true offshore adventure. Sail Portsmouth → Norway with fjord cruising, or join the return leg back across the North Sea. Log serious miles, build offshore confidence and enjoy breath taking scenery.
Skipper’s Norway Sailing Adventure Blog
Exploring the breathtaking scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, our skipper Matt on the 16-day voyage – Norway Sailing Adventure to the Fjords and Back trip shares photos and gives his account of this incredible trip onboard the Challenger 72 yacht.