Can a kayak be considered a work of art?

Nick Schade certainly thinks so. Since 1986, Schade has created hand-made kayaks under the imprint Guillemot Kayaks creating one stunning vessel after the next in his Maine workshop...
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Never thought I'd see this on a boat....

Combining two of our favourite pursuits in one luxury package, the Spa Boat – designed by Norway-based, Finnish architect Sami Rintala – brings an added dimension to the standard spa weekend

Taking a stripped-down 1950s fishing boat as the skeleton of his project, Rintala adapted the bare woods and curving walls as integral design elements of his vision.

The depths of the hold, where tons of North Sea fish were once stored, now plays host to a wood-clad spa area - featuring a Turkish Hammam, (complete with the obligatory steambath, bath tub and hot tiles) Zen lounge with wood burning fireplace and a sauna surrounded by panoramic windows.
The Scandi-inspired luxury continues on deck, with a hot tub designed for mid-winter Aurora Borealis gazing, whilst a seven meter-high diving board provides release for those with more frenetic agendas.

Boasting three, well-proportioned guest bedrooms, the Spa Boat can play host to as many as twelve guests at a time, whilst the on-board kitchen – which brings to mind many a pared-down Scandinavian eatery – comes complete with a host of professional chefs.

Moored in the Arctic city of Tromsø and unveiled at the end of last year, the Spa Boat offers an authentic – if wintry - take on the spa experience.

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Spa Boat

Boats in Winter Storage

Here are some boats in Breivik marina put on land for the winter. I hope they have secured them well, or something like this will happen.

Sailing Boats Packed Down for Winter

In Breivik Marina these sailing boats are sleeping through the winter. The sea is too cold for fun sailing this time of the year. Tomorrow I will show you a few that have been put on land.

Wooden Boat in Ramsvig Marina

Here is another beautiful wooden sail boat in a local marina. Much work to keep it as beautiful as this, but some people love to do the maintanance on sunny days in spring. Now it is getting colder, but still many sweet days to hit the fjords for a sailing day.

Waiting to Sail

This pretty wooden boat, ketch rigged, is moored in Tananger harbour.

Hurtigbåt Terminalen

On the fjord side of Stavanger is the terminal for boats going to the various islands outside Stavanger. One can even take the boat to Bergen. I have posted a photo of one of the boat here.