For the trip down from Fedje to Bergen we enjoyed glorious sun and scenery as we motored through the myriad islands and channels north of Bergen. White skin was exposed to the ultra violet and sun lotion was plastered on liberally. There were low bridges and cables to negotiate and although there was plenty of clearance they still look way too low when you approach them at speed. I bottled out and slowed up for some.....just to be sure!

All too soon we were coming into Bergen and many of the fleet had already arrived. We made our entrance with fiddles blazing and our horn honking. Quite a number of Bergeners had turned out to see the ships come in and the quay was lined with interested onlookers. As we came in we heard that one of the yachts, "Adventure", would not be calling in to Harbour Control as they had a problem with their mast. We found out later they had taken a wrong turn and gone under a low bridge.......

The bright lights of Bergen beckoned and the crew headed out to enjoy the city.

This was the official end of the trip for the cruise-in-company crew but most of them were staying on board for the four days in Bergen. To find out what happened next check the Bergen-Esbjerg leg page!