Mehamn - Alta via the North Cape

Veronica Skotnes

After two months of cleaning marine waste in the areas around Mehamn, it was time to sail back to Alta to spend the winter there. Rune joined me again, as I was still anxious about sailing after our scary episodes in July. I have never been seasick in my life, but the anxiety of crossing Nordkynn again made me throw up. However, after we passed the cape and everything went smoothly, I found myself enjoying the time at sea again. We sailed north of the North Cape this time, and spent a night in Gjesvær, a little fishing village right next to the Cape. The days were beautiful. Then we sailed to one of my favourite places, Rolvsøya, and stayed docked a few nights while waiting for a gale to pass. Our final night was at anchor near Seiland.