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Luxury Yacht Santosa Meets The Old Man of Hoy

Luxury Yacht Santosa Meets The Old Man of Hoy

by First Class Sailing | Sep 10, 2019 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Tales, Santosa

  What’s the first thought that springs to mind when someone suggest sailing around the northern isles? Is it the striking scenery, the peace and solitude? Meeting people living on the space between arctic and Europe? Or is it the challenge of the weather?...
Santosa Visits Scapa Flow On The 100th Anniversary Of The Scuttling

Santosa Visits Scapa Flow On The 100th Anniversary Of The Scuttling

by First Class Sailing | Sep 10, 2019 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Santosa

  A cruising sailing holiday on Santosa that takes in the Shetland and Orkney Islands is a special event in itself, and when it coincides with the 100th anniversary of an historic naval event it makes the holiday more memorable, but poignant at the same time....
Fishing In Norwegian Waters: “… is quicker than going to the supermarket!”

Fishing In Norwegian Waters: “… is quicker than going to the supermarket!”

by First Class Sailing | Sep 9, 2019 | Sailing Holidays, Santosa

Fishing In Norwegian Waters: “… is quicker than going to the supermarket!”   Do most sailors fish? It would make sense! There have been quite a few of the guests fishing off the luxury yacht Santosa and here’s a quick review of their success from skipper...
Santosa’s Shetland Voyage From Norway Gets A Little Roly

Santosa’s Shetland Voyage From Norway Gets A Little Roly

by First Class Sailing | Sep 3, 2019 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Tales, Sailing Trips, Santosa

  Time to leave the arctic waters for the luxury yacht Santosa with a north sea crossing to Shetland next on the agenda. In this blog, you’ll see how important it is to get the weather and your timings just right. Goodbye To Alesund and The Geirangerfjord...
Santosa: On An Island Called Ona There Is A Lighthouse…

Santosa: On An Island Called Ona There Is A Lighthouse…

by First Class Sailing | Aug 30, 2019 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Sailing Tales, Sailing Trips, Santosa

The luxury yacht Santosa has spent the summer months dipping in and out of the Arctic circle, sailing around the Lofoten islands, and forming a somewhat exclusive arctic swim club. During the latter stages of the summer they will return to Southampton via the northern...

Santosa leaves the Arctic Circle, where are all the people, a lively sea and lots of tasty food

by First Class Sailing | Aug 18, 2019 | Norway, Sailing Holidays, Santosa

Here is the latest update from a guest crew member on board Santosa as she passes out of the Arctic Circle and South towards Trondheim.  There are sea eagles, a lively sea, banana bread, fish finger sanwiches plus boat made rye bread,  delightful anchorages and...
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