A Norwegian came by in his fine traditional dinghy to talk - and admire the Skjoldungen. In the inflatable boat is seen Kjetil, who was in Risør to repair his sailboat. Kjetil has previously sailed with the Sea Stallion. Photo and caption: Torben Okkels

Møder med mennesker - og et vikingeskib!

Ships in port meet new people - but the crew would rather go on, on, on ...

Another waiting day in Risør was used…

Sea fare and menu

Everyday life on a Viking ship is somewhat different than it is at home. You sleep where you can and it takes a lot…

Blisters and Norwegian prices

Skjoldungen is still in Risør. We do not yet know if they can sail on today or whether they have to stay another…

Planing in Risør

Skjoldungen is forced to stay in Risør another day, as there is too much headwind and current to get anywhere.…

Back to Risør

After a day of trying to sail towards wind and current, we have returned to Risør. We have been allowed to stay…

Back on the water

Skjoldungen took off from Risø at. 9.45 from after spending two nights. The first night they stayed in a small…

Early departure

Skjoldungen is ready to depart from Kongshavn / Arendal early Tuesday morning. They will be sailing towards…

Skjoldungen has reached Lillesand

After a lovely archipelago-sailing, Skjoldungen has arrived at Lillesand, where they are centrally located in the…

Sheep and bells

We spent Friday at Bragdøya, which is full of maritime culture.

We stayed in the tents and a bunch of…

6 nautical miles and cosy island

Skjoldungen and its' crew have made their way to Landøy. A very cozy island, where the old lodge houses and fishing…