Originally Posted by
John Arton
Working for a Norwegian based outfit with its office in haugesund I got the chance to spend time there on conferences and office visits and found that the natives were great friendly people, especially towards us British. Also used to load chemicals occasionally in Norwegian ports giving us a chance to see the fabulous scenery. odda, 126 miles of pilotage up to hardangerfjiord was particularly great passage as was a quick dive into Flekkafjiord to recover both anchors that had walked out overnight after the idiot mate had not put the lashings on correctly leading to a flooded chain locker and vocals store.
Rgds
J.A.