Karmøy - THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS. Norway’s leading wind-surfing beaches?The ever-present ocean makes Karmøy a wonderful place for body surfers, kite-surfers and wind-surfers. Karmøy has a reputation as one of Norway’s premier wind-surfing spots. Powerful winds and open ocean make winter the high season for wind surfers visiting Sandvesanden, Åkrasanden, Sandhåland and Mjølhus to get wind in their sails. Easy to access with excellent beach-side parking. www.windguru. Photo Tone Lepsøe.