Iceland in 2009

mikary522000nh · 20-02-2008, 18:06

Planning a trip to Iceland in 2009 from Boston and would like any and all info. Thanks Michael

**GordMay** · 21-02-2008, 03:20

Iceland is about 180 miles East of Greenland, and 600 miles West of Norway, at about 65 Deg. N x 18 Deg. W.

The Official Gateway to Iceland:
Goto: Iceland.is - Gateway to Iceland

The Noonsite profile for Iceland:
Goto: http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Iceland

Log of Holly Hughes’ 2001 voyage to Iceland aboard “Hannah Brown”:
Goto: Sailing Homepage

Map (below) courtesy of the CIA - NOT for NAVIGATION

MarkJ · 21-02-2008, 03:31

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Originally Posted by mikary522000nh

Planning a trip to Iceland in 2009 from Boston and would like any and all info. Thanks Michael

Go out. Turn left. Wait till it gets even colder. Turn right. Wait till you hit snow covered rock.

More people would go if it was called CoconutIceland.

Mark

Charlie · 21-02-2008, 14:03

There is a real nice article on the environmental problems that Iceland is facing today in National Geographic this month. Iceland looks fascinating. I may go there someday. By boat would be real cool (no downrite cold).

**GordMay** · 21-02-2008, 14:36

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Originally Posted by MarkJ

Go out. Turn left. Wait till it gets even colder. Turn right. Wait till you hit snow covered rock...Mark

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Originally Posted by Charlie

... By boat would be real cool (no downrite cold).

In spite of it's proximity to the Arctic Circle, the climate of Iceland is not particularly harsh, and winters are relatively mild, mainly because of the warming waters of the Gulf Stream.
The average temperatures are above freezing, in winter.
Goto:
http://www.hi.is/~oi/climate_in_iceland.htm

Charlie · 21-02-2008, 15:42

Ok so wait for a Southerly go to the Gulf stream and turn left. Temps don't sound horrible its the getting there that sounds cold. I imagine that you would get artic storms trying to get to Iceland unless you got a perfect window.

Catamount · 21-02-2008, 15:49

I recommend the book "Into the Light" by Dave and Jaja Martin, which describes their voyage to Iceland (and beyond).

Bill G · 21-02-2008, 17:41

I lived in Iceland for seven years - I would be happy to chat with you about that wonderful country.

Catamount · 21-02-2008, 18:14

A couple more resources:

http://www.bethandevans.com/Iceland%...ing%20info.htm

http://www.setsail.com/s_logs/dashew/dashew439.html (see Plan B)

20-02-2008, 18:06	#1
mikary522000nh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Iceland in 2009 Planning a trip to Iceland in 2009 from Boston and would like any and all info. Thanks Michael

21-02-2008, 03:20	#2
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,443 Images: 232	Iceland is about 180 miles East of Greenland, and 600 miles West of Norway, at about 65 Deg. N x 18 Deg. W. The Official Gateway to Iceland: Goto: Iceland.is - Gateway to Iceland The Noonsite profile for Iceland: Goto: http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Iceland Log of Holly Hughes’ 2001 voyage to Iceland aboard “Hannah Brown”: Goto: Sailing Homepage Map (below) courtesy of the CIA - NOT for NAVIGATION Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

21-02-2008, 14:03	#4
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,522 Images: 2	There is a real nice article on the environmental problems that Iceland is facing today in National Geographic this month. Iceland looks fascinating. I may go there someday. By boat would be real cool (no downrite cold). __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

21-02-2008, 15:42	#6
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,522 Images: 2	Ok so wait for a Southerly go to the Gulf stream and turn left. Temps don't sound horrible its the getting there that sounds cold. I imagine that you would get artic storms trying to get to Iceland unless you got a perfect window. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

21-02-2008, 15:49	#7
Catamount Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keene, NH Boat: Island Yachts Peterson 34 GREYHAWK Posts: 224	I recommend the book "Into the Light" by Dave and Jaja Martin, which describes their voyage to Iceland (and beyond). __________________ Tim Allen Boats and Sailing Sailors for the Sea, a new voice for ocean conservation

21-02-2008, 17:41	#8
Bill G Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Solomons, Maryland Boat: Vancouver 32 cutter - Rincewind Posts: 22	Happy to help I lived in Iceland for seven years - I would be happy to chat with you about that wonderful country.

21-02-2008, 18:14	#9
Catamount Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Keene, NH Boat: Island Yachts Peterson 34 GREYHAWK Posts: 224	A couple more resources: http://www.bethandevans.com/Iceland%...ing%20info.htm http://www.setsail.com/s_logs/dashew/dashew439.html (see Plan B) __________________ Tim Allen Boats and Sailing Sailors for the Sea, a new voice for ocean conservation

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