FISHING BOAT TRIPS
in Flakstad & Moskenes, Lofoten Islands
Fisherman for a Day?
 Feel the wooden deck beneath your feet on
board an authentic fishing vessel on the Vestfjord. Haul
cod, haddock and coley, wolf fish and tusk over the
gunwale. The fishermen of Flakstad and Moskenes wish you
welcome aboard – to take part in the every day life of
the Fishermen of Lofoten.
INFORMATION AND BOOKING
All
reservations should be made to the boat/company in
question. Book the day before or by 10.30 at the latest
on the day of the trip. All trips subject to weather
conditions and a minimum number of participants. Details
of any cancellations, discounts etc are available by the
boats directly (see telepho9ne list on page 5). Book
trips on the ”Harald” at Nusfjord Rorbuanlegg.
THE BOATS
The "Hellvåg" is a 40
foot fishing smack stationed in Å using long-lines and
hand-lines. The “Carina”,
is a 34 foot fishing (long-lines and hand-lines) and
touring boat stationed in Reine. Both vessels are
equipped with the most modern equipment and instruments
available for boats of this size.
All of these vessels are equipped with the most modern
equipment and instruments available for boats of this
size.
WHEN ON BOARD:
you should wear sensible clothing. Even when ashore it
may be cold and windy at sea. Wear good rain and
windproof clothing and footwear. There is a heated cabin
and a toilet on all vessels. Bring food and drink.
Passengers travel at their own risk, but all vessels
have complete passenger insurance coverage and have all
the required safety equipment.
"Fisherman for a
Day"
The fishermen of Lofoten
take you to where the fish are, and provide you with an
insight into their every day life. We fish with hand
lines. If the weather is fine, and luck is on our side,
we might see eagles, cormorants, seals, and maybe even
whales. The trips take place in exciting waters with
tidal currents and open sea. From the boat, you can sea
abandoned settlements and fishing villages.
Duration: approx. 4 hours.
Children: One child per adult escort - for safety
reasons.
Price: NOK 600 per person. Children under 14: 50%
No. of passengers: min. 5 full fare passengers.
Departures from Å
(Feskarbrygga):
- Mon.-Fri. at 11 noon,
or by prior arrangement
- Season: June 1 to
August 20
- Fishing: In the area
off Lofotodden headland, by the Maelstrom
- Boat: The “Hellvåg”
Tel. 977 56 021
Departures from Reine:
- Mon.-Fri at 11.00
- Period: From June 1 to
August 30
- Fishing: In the area
from Hamnøy towards Sørvågen
- Boat: “Carina” Tel. 91
34 55 99
SEASICK?
Seasickness can be both avoided and cured. If you are seasick, or are uncertain about it, you should buy seasickness tablets or a seasickness plaster from the chemist's. Some say a teaspoonful of ginger helps. Chewing crispbread or biscuits can help against queasiness. Stay in the right place on board: midships, near the water line or just aft of midships. There is least movement here. Take plenty of clothing with you so that you can stay on deck. Fresh air helps. Being sick once, eases the queasiness.
Good luck!
PREPARING FISH AND LIVER IN THE LOFOTEN WAY
Freshly simmered fish (cod,coley,etc.)
Gut the fish and rinse its belly. Add 2-3 dessert spoons of salt and one dessert spoon of vinegar for every liter of water. Cut the fish into slices just under one inch thick, and put them into the boiling water. Bring to the boil again. Remove from the heat and allow the fish to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Preparing the liver: Peel off the skin and nip the liver into small pieces whilst pulling it off the sinewy threads. Add pepper to taste and chopped onion. Bring the liver to the boil in the water from the fish. Stop the boiling by adding cold water, repeat this three times. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Garnish with raw onion.
Bon appetitt! |