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  When seasoned sailors look past the over-sailed waters of the Mediterranean and seek a true maritime frontier, their compass points definitively toward Northern Norway. Here, where the wild North Sea crashes against ancient archipelagos and carves deep, mirror-flat fjords, lies the ultimate yachting playground. If you are planning an elite high-latitude voyage, crafting an itinerary that sweeps through the legendary walls of Lofoten , navigates the pristine currents of the Astafjord , and explores the magnificent island sanctuaries of Rolla, Andørja, and Senja in Troms fylke promises an adventure of a lifetime. The Call of the North Sea and Troms Fylke Sailing through Troms fylke is an exercise in absolute awe. Protected from the raw power of the open ocean by thousands of coastal islands, skerry guards, and deep fjords, the inner waterways provide exhilarating navigation blended with dramatic visual contrast. Jagged alpine peaks rise thousands of meters straight out of the ocea...

  Boating can be a very relaxing pastime, floating along on a river or lake without a care. For most people, the boating itself is the whole point of the hobby: once you’re in the boat, you’re set. Many people bring their boat to wherever they are going to go boating on a trailer attached to the back of their car, provided the boat is small enough – larger boats have to be kept in marinas, which can be expensive. Even today, plenty of people still build their own boats out of nothing more than wood, nails and ingenuity. There are many different kinds of boats, from the very small to the very large. The smallest boats are those designed to be rowed effectively by one person, followed by family-sized small boats. Most people who are into boating tend to have been boating with their family, especially their father, and take their own family along because they have such fond memories. Once you get above quite small boats, you start to get into powerboats (also known as speedboats and m...