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General comments:
- The scale of the popular Norwegian coastal maps for pleasure sailors is 1: 50.000. In fact too small to  sail safely, you would think. Buoys and stakes and the mass of islands and rocks, create a frightening first impression of an apparent unaccesable area. When on the spot you will be surprised how easy it is to deal with this scale. Remain vigilant ofcourse, an error of where you are is quickly made. If needed, use a loupe!
- In Norway, as in Denmark and Sweden, the weather warnings are announced on channel 16 and is then referred to a working channel. The frequency of this channel depends on where you are. They are mentioned in detailed pages of TourTheCoast, if known.
- What documents are required for sailing in Norway? :  ICC as from 01-01-2010. ICP, not required but advisable. Crewlist, yes. Take an all-risk insurance.
- Which flares/safety signals are required ?
- Diesel fuel for pleasure boats is taxfree in Norway!
- The Norwegian language consists of the Nynorsk (New Norwegian) and Bokmål (Old Norwegian). You will find that on maps and in the Pilotsbooks these 2 languages are interchangeable with the result that the spelling of cities, islands and straits can be slightly different, but mean the same. Example: Kjerkebukta and Kirkebukta (Church Bay),  øya and öen (Island);  Skaatö and Skåtøy (name of an island), etc.
- In Norway, the state liquor stores, where you can buy wine and other alcoholic drinks,  are called the Vinmonopolet.
- Enjoy "Reker" with your aperative,  these already cooked shrimps are delicious

Pilotbooks:
- Den Norske Los, english and norwegian text in the same book, more for professional shipping, however useful
- The Norwegian Cruising Guide, www.norwegiancruisingguide.com, englsih text, especially useful for pleasure crafts.