An old friend Claes called me a week or so ago asking me if I would be interested in crewing for him for a few days. Not having done much sailing since I sold my own boat a number of years ago I jumped at the chance. Sailing from Kungsör one early July morning he picked me up virtually outside my front door and this picture is taken aft as we leave, with Västerås in the background.
Sailing is pure bliss and not for those in a hurry. Our first overnight stop was in Strängnäs harbour a stone´s throw from the city´s cathedral, seen here in this picture
Stallarholmen nostalgia: The very torpedo boat Clas did his national service on some forty or more years ago giving rise to a conversation ranging from wire steered torpedoes and life on a torpedo boat to reflections on Sweden´s once very impressive defence capabilities.
Arriving in Stockholm our second night was spent under Västerbron and the guest harbour situated there.
More nostalgia. They don´t make them like this anymore. This beauty was in Hammarby locks in Stockholm as we left the freshwater of Lake Mälar for the saltwater of the Baltic.
Bit of a late start today due to fan belt trouble. As we leave Stockholm you can just see the dome of Katarina kyrka in Södermalm behind a cruise ship and ferries to Finland.
Heading South in the archipelago looking for a cosy little ”vik” to spend the night.
Getting closer
Found it.
This water is rather salty otherwise it would be clean and cold enough to water your whisky with.
Beer, barbecue and sunset.
Yours truly, First Mate
Arriving Utö
S 1 and 2 out of 3 are best done ashore.
Captain Claes in Nynäshamn waiting for a replacement crew.
