Norwegian rowing in the World Cup is going global. Bjarte Vestøl (68), who is currently rowing from North Cape to Lindesnes, had not realized that.
FYI: Traveling by the inshore route between the North Cape and Lindesnes covers approximately 1,359 nautical miles along the Norwegian coastline. This iconic route follows the original Norwegian coastal voyage, famous for connecting the Arctic north to the southern tip of the Scandinavian peninsula.
Our coast is rather unsuitable for rowing anywhere. The inter-island ferries have been cancelled due to heavy swells in the Strait (10 metres) and gale force winds.
We do have a bit of a record in rowing and canoeing at the Olympics. New Zealand came to prominence at Munich via this comment:
The New Zealand eight in Munich is perhaps the most under-financed gold-medal crew in history, winning with a boat purchased after a series of bingo games and a raffle in which participants paid a dollar for a chance to win a “dream kitchen.” Facing crews with bankrolls 10 times as large, the motley group of engineers, carpenters and mechanics was the first crew not from the U.S., Great Britain or Germany to win the event.
Just an ordinary trip across the fjord in autumn storms:
Historical aircraft made a refuelling stop at Vigra Airport, Ålesund today:
PS: My first flight ever was with a DC-3, from Kristiansand to Rotterdam to join my first ship. (May 1959)
Since then I have had many flights with DC-3, both in SE Asia and Africa. (Some years since last)
There are now 14 restaurants with Michelin stars in New Zealand and one with two stars, another 35 received Bib Gourmand status and 60 were put on the selected restaurant list. The inspectors only visited our 3 biggest cities and Queenstown.
Restaurants that the super rich visit at some of the most exclusive lodges in the world such as Craggy Range were not included but then they don’t need the publicity. There is one lodge that has a hut up on the mountain that is secured by steel cables to stop it being blown away. Only accessible by helicopter it is stocked with the finest scotch, bourbon and brandy money can buy. $30K a night will see you right.
The “Viking Row” has gone viral worldwide, incl. at the Atlanerhavsparken aquarium here in Ålesund:
PS: With two or three cruise ships in town every day, many of the participants here are probably cruise passenger caught up in the excitement.
Can need some COOL beers to overcome the summer heat here in Ålesund. Topped out at 14C today.
Tomorrow we can expect all of 16C, Beaufort Force 6 and heavy rain in the afternoon. No wonder the town is full of South Europeans fleeing the heatwaves.
PS: Plenty of cold craft beer on offer here, if you can afford the price:
Maybe you can sett up your stand here:
One more more cruise ship on the other side of Molo Brew (ctr.):
Now it has take over from Dragon Boat races in China: 
PS: Yes I know it is AI, it say so.
In Norway there is a mystery that has defied scientific explanation, so far:
PS: No, it cannot be solved by ticking a box on gCaptain forum, like many other “unsolvable events” have been lately. 
Congratulations to your Vikings for beating Brazil.
The chief Viking is some player 
Remember watching his Dad Alfie playing live, gosh showing my age now.
Should be a good game on Saturday, looking forward to it.
It’s all that rowing:
It’s taken off everywhere. Even kids in Africa are in on it:
But now there is other things that gets the headlines:
Source: https://wapo.st/4fnoy2N
Keep politics (and politicians) out of sports!! 
PS: I was of the impression he was against “birth right”.
England is next!! Remember the Norman invation in 1066?
BBC know what is coming:
Let’s keep politics out of sport yes I agree whole heartedly.
Let’s look forward to a great game on Saturday, yes also agreed.
Maybe the orange man will get bored now. Please please pretty please with flowers on.
And that prick that is in charge of FIFA chokes on his artichokes.
First two paragraphs wholeheartedly felt .
Second two I am just hopeful.
Still congrats Norway
Yeah. Let’s keep and i support your enthusiasm and dedication whole heartedly . But we are in minority if you care to notice.
UK and 30 like-minded nations pledge support for ban on Russia and Belarus competing in international sporting events - GOV.UK UK and 30 like-minded nations pledge support for ban on Russia and Belarus competing in international sporting events - GOV.UK
Norway joins Poland in refusing to host Russians and Belarusians | Reuters https://share.google/MADc404Yb09jPT3ng
Or am I wrong?
We have done it before:
Both rowed across the Atlantic and beaten England in football.(1981/93)
Or you can RO!! at home:
PS: Did you know that Haaland could have played either side in this match?
He was born in England. (When his father played for Manchester City)
Similar to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun:
In Ålesund it was arranged “uphill” rowing today:
Source: Her ror de - det ble folkefest i bytrappa - smp.no
PS: Luckily there were no cruise ships in town today, otherwise there could have been a “culture clash” in the steps:
Not only in Ålesund, they are rowing in Africa too:
The Vikings took over Miami Beach this afternoon:
They intend to “Send the English home” tonight.
Norway has a long history of playing competitive, often surprising matches against England, the English team is a primary rival. The sentiment of “sending them home” is all about Norwegian pride and underdog spirit.
PS: It is an answer to the English chant at every World Cup; “It’s Coming Home”.
