Norwegian Mountains
Ulstein
Around Furøya, Oct 17 2009
My route around Furøya
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I had just returned from a nice trip to Vanylven. Storehornet (686m) and Trollevasshornet (610m) had been explored. Still in exploration mode, I drove home and picked up the Hawk and prepared for my 3rd journey in this inflatable rubber boat.
I had many destinations to choose from, but given the amount of daylight left, I chose one of the closest islands that I still hadn't been to - Furøya. I drove to the Tussa power station close to the tunnel between Haddal and Eiksund and headed out at low tide.
On the way to Furøya
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The water was stiller than still, and every shape and form reflected perfectly in the water. I willingly admit that on days such as this - there is a peace that I don't find in the mountains. A special thanks goes to my friend Bjørn, who - consistently - has sent me text messages and pictures from his kayaking adventures. The kayak will come in 2010...
Rounding the Hestholmflu reef
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The afternoon just got better by the minute. As the tide was low, I struggled a bit in getting through the Kjeholmen - Furøya sound (the larger Kjeholmen island is across the bay) and the sound of rubber versus rock was not a pleasant one. I then rounded the Hestholmflu reef before returning to the trailhead.
The trip around Furøya, including a visit to the high point took 2 hours. The total distance was 4,4km (including the walk to the top).
Daylight is fading
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Other "Hawk" trips : Yksnøya, Kjeholmen, Bakarholmen and Storøya/Måløya.
