Yachting Monthly

CRUISING EXPLORING THE RUGGED FAROES

Our way of life on board is best described as ‘Vi tar det lugnt’, Swedish for ‘we take it easy’. We travel without a specific plan or target; it’s the voyage that is important, not necessarily the destination. After a crossing we slow down, explore the environment and enjoy the local atmosphere and culture. We anchor a lot and prefer to moor at small fishing quays, which is a great way to meet local people and to get a feel for the island’s way of life and living. Travelling without a schedule allows us to adjust our plans and enjoy the moment, especially in these waters.

The Faroe Islands are situated about 150-200 miles from either the Hebrides, Orkney or Shetland. The Faroes are a self-governing nation under the external sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark and not a member

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