Open Waters Between Hessa and Sula

Look to the right. There lies Sula – and the mountain rising straight up from the sea. This is one of the most important landmarks along this stretch of coastline. Before GPS and modern navigation systems, it was features like this that people relied on to find their way home. The stretch you are traveling through now is also well known among local boat operators. The sea can build quickly here when winds come in from the west. It may not seem dramatic today, but it is an area where you notice the difference immediately when the weather turns. At the same time, this is one of the main routes out to the fishing grounds. Generations of fishermen have set out from here, heading straight into the open sea. So what you are passing now is not just “open water” – it is the gateway to the workplace that built this entire region.