Friday, Sep 4, 2026
Boat to Rock Climbing
Britta-Kajsa Mårtensson knows that the best adventures often share similar ingredients: a keen sense of pushing boundaries, and great equipment designed to make the most of the occasion. An ocean boat to rock climbing trip to a cliff in Croatia accessible only by boat provided just such a challenge to a group of Swedish thrill-seekers. See how to dock a boat in tough environments to climb a rock at sea.
Britta-Kajsa Mårtensson peers upwards, half nervous, half in awe of the vertical cliff she is inching her way up in her latest breath-taking climbing adventure. It’s hardly the first time the young climber has found herself in such a position, as she looks down some 50 meters below, at the choppy azure blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. But this ascent is different. She’s the first to tackle this uniquely created route. And she’s using a boat to help her out.
The challenge this time is a new climbing route, accessible only from the water. Luckily, the boat, a Nimbus T11, can maneuver right up to the cliff’s edge, from where the 22-year-old Swede can begin (and end) her ascent.
The boat used by the team is equipped with Volvo Penta’s innovative Assisted Docking system, which makes docking easier and improves maneuvering in tough conditions and tight spaces.
By using the joystick, the captain can control the boat’s path and speed, while the system compensates for docking in challenging conditions and elements such as wind and current, essential for adventure pursuits, like sea cliff climbing. It suits today’s challenging ascent perfectly, with the belayer and route designer, the climbing expert Klemen Be?an, able to assist her by standing on the bow of the vessel and holding on to the ropes.
Confident that all conditions are under control, Britta-Kajsa can focus on the climb itself.
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