Arendal to Kristiansand: Sunshine City

LEG 1.7: ARENDAL → LILLESAND

Distance: 20 NM

Duration: 4 hours @ 5 kts

Route Character: Sheltered inner archipelago

Route Description

Pleasant passage through well-marked inner channels. Very protected route with numerous islands providing shelter.

Navigation Waypoints

1. Departure: Arendal Pollen (58°27.6'N, 8°46.2'E)

2. Tromøy southern tip: (58°23.4'N, 8°50.4'E) - Stay in marked channel

3. Jusløya south: (58°20.4'N, 8°42.0'E) - Leave red buoy to port

4. Lillesand approach: (58°16.2'N, 8°37.2'E)

5. Arrival: Lillesand Gjestehavn (58°14.4'N, 8°35.4'E)

Hazards & Considerations

• Fishing nets: Heavy activity throughout leg; watch for small buoy markers

• Ferry traffic: Passenger ferries operate on this route; listen on VHF 12

• Shallow waters: Inner channels 5-7m; stay in marked fairways

• Unmarked rocks: Few but present; latest large-scale charts essential

• Commercial traffic: Minimal away from main fairway

Current & Tide

• Tidal range: 0.6-0.8 m

• Slack water: 2 hours after high tide Stavern

• Current: 0.5-1.5 kts depending on location; increases near promontories

• Direction: SW (ebb) / NE (flood)

• Timing: Current generally favorable heading SW; manageable either direction

Wind & Weather

• Shelter: Excellent throughout; islands provide complete protection

• Prevailing wind: SW 10-15 kts; rarely problematic due to shelter

• Sea state: Typically calm (0.5m typical); very forgiving passage

• Fog: Less common; islands provide visual references

• Best time: Any conditions; one of the most sheltered passages on the coast

Destination: Lillesand

• Coordinates: 58°14.4'N, 8°35.4'E

• Depth: 4-8 m

• Fuel: Full service at guest harbor

• Provisions: Small but complete town; supermarket, shops, restaurants

• Anchorage: Lillesand Gjestehavn (120+ berths); excellent facilities

• Dining:

  Casual/Takeaway: Lillesand Brygge Kafé - light meals, coffee, sandwiches, NOK 90-150

  Phone: +47 37 27 51 51

  Restaurant: Lillesand Hotel Restaurant - traditional Norwegian, harbor views, NOK 280-420

  Phone: +47 37 27 01 44

  Fine Dining: Lillesands Beste (seasonal) - local seasonal cuisine, NOK 350-500

  Phone: +47 37 27 90 00

• Notes: Charming coastal town; historic charm; excellent guest facilities

• Heritage: 19th-century timber architecture; galleries and antique shops

• Activities: Beaches, small boat harbor culture, kayaking

• Language: Norwegian / English