Today we crossed the Skagerrak to Mandal in southern Norway.
It's always a special trip although we did it 12 times before.
A steady weather is a must because you will be at sea for up to 13 hours.
Two years ago we were surprised by a force 7 in the afternoon and had to divert to another harbour which was 15 miles further away.
This time the weather was very easy. There was a force 3-4 wind however right at the tail so we could only do about 3-4 knots making sailing in the available time no option and we had to motor the whole 67 miles!
By the way : don't bother the lack of the line in the google route picture. It did not work with the internet connection in mandal.
The sea was rather smooth and the weather fine so it was a very nice ,uneventful trip.
Arriving in Mandal we saw that there were some changes related to the situation 5 years ago when we were there the last time.
The Sjosanden Marina has been demolished (its still in the new pilots) and yachts now have to moore in the city harbour on floating pontoons.
Payment has to be done with an automat which also accepts foreign credit cards.
All services are available and there is a free wlan hotspot in the gjest harbor.
Mandal is a nice town with a lot of shops and some nice cafe's and restaurants.
View over Mandal out to the Skagerrak from the viewpoint which looks over the city.
Inland view from the viewpoint.
Westward view.
to be continued
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