It is a tricky entrance but it is one of the most perfect natural little harbours in the archipelago. Protected from all sides, 5-6 meteres of depth, a good selection of rocks to moor a beatiful view onto some little red houses – ah yes, and lots of sunshine too!
This is what greeted me this morning – I love it!
We had a mud-clay anchorground the other day and the Austria flag brushes against the anchor when the wind is from behind – washing day! today.
Pretty – pretty little island. Would be even prettier without the clouds, but who complains.
We arrived at Sandhamn and somehow a midsommar party is happening on a Friday and we are in the middle of it. Not sure why as I always thought this is a Saturday thing, but maybe festivities go on here all weekend. The most bizarre thing is the amount of…
It might have 20 meteres of depth, but sure as hell it only has 10 degrees. Such is midsommar in Scandinavia!
Sandhamn hoists the Austrian flag at our arrival! This is a first in Sweden and I am truly honored. Especially since it is midsommar weekend!
Today was day at the joinery. I made a shelf and garbage bin for the heads. It took me ages but I am quite pleased with the results.
There was a not so goo forecast and we decided to find a nice spot just around the corner from Möja. We had a very pleasant afternoon but the rain came much later than predicted. Still a nice day. But the sunrise was cool.
I have not been idle during my time in Vaxholm! I have managed to get a lot of work-work and boat-work done. Sure, a lot less boat-work than planned, but still a few improvements made it. First there was the re-cabling of the mast and the installation of new deck-…