Pub crawl
There are so many nice pubs and bars springing up, that I am suggesting an archipelago pub crawl for a potential sailing week. Here a possible list.
An old-age ship home on Högmarsö
After having found a prefect anchorage for the night, we had a BBQ and decided to go for stroll afterwards. We passed the usual well-kept houses with their lovely gardens and did not expect anything out of the unusal. But, after about 20 minutes walking, we found probably the most…
A tiny handkerchief and an eagle
The wind keeps pestering us with being a lot and coming from the wrong direction. Today was no exception. We had to power into the wind of up to 25 kts with a tiny genoa today. To be honest, we loved it! Especially, because we had an eagle as a…
The crossing
I find it always funny, how archipelago sailors talk about “The crossing” from Sweden to the Aalands. As if it were a major ocean crossing. In fact it is less than 40 miles, but for the seasoned Skargard sailor, this is a big distance of open water indeed. Our efforts…
Maritime heritage in Mariehamn
Today we visited the shipping museum in Mariehamn and the Pommern, a 4-masted tall ship. After that, we walked over to the other side of town, where there was a little festival going on with a local folk band, a jumble sale and some old wodden ships on display. A…
Average 5.8 kts
We crossed the little stretch of water to Mariehamn very quickly. It felt fast-ish, but I was really surprised when Christian’s app reported an average speed of 5.8 kts. I am very proud of my old lady.
Beach lost
In the past, there was a little beach on Granhamn, connecting Granhamn and a teeny-weeny island just next to it. It is gone! I know, I am getting older, but an erosion of a whole beach in my lieftime is a set-back to my youthfull spirit 🙂 Here a before…
Granhamn
There is this small bay north of Kapelskär, that is just special – Granhamn. It was used in days gobe-by by sailors to wait for more (or less) wind, before crossing over to the Aaland isalnds. On the island there was a pub to accomodate the waiting sailors and. While…
Crew change
A new guest is arriving today and this means Akka needs a thourough clean. The bedding needs washing, the fridge re-stocking, the Systembolaget requires a visit and the deck needs scrubbing. But the end of a guest visit always has a profound impact on me sleep-wise. After a week of…
Bye, bye Freya
The days with Freya on board followed a certain pattern. I got up at my usual 5am-6am and did some work. Freya emerged from her “flat” (the V-berth) at 9ish and we then had breakfast together. Anchor awaytime was usually around 11am, followed by some sailing to another bay or…