Rangsta, Fifång, Ringsö, Rangsta - 3-5 July 2015

Solar winds in Himmelfjärd on Saturday morning, allowing a good spinnaker run until 11:00 when eh wind turns down. Stop in Fifång, waiting for the afternoon "brise de mer".

Fifång - 58°50.435'N 17°42.994'E

Fifång is a natural harbour in a nature reserve located at the entrance of the fjord to Södertälje. It is a very good shelter located along the main fairway and has a pier that can be used by any visitors.

A mermaid marks the rocks on the way to the pier

Nynäshamn, Ankarhudden, Hävringe, Rangsta - 26-28 June

Leaving Nynäshamn on Friday after a day in office, a train ride to the marina and a good diner on board. Midnight light makes cruising lights optional!

Fejan - 59°44.639'N 19°10.016'E

Fejan is situated at the entrance of the Stockholm Archipelago, along the pathway for the cruise ships. It was used as the quarantine station during the 19th century, at the time of the cholera pandemics.

 

From Stockholm to Nynäshamn - 19 - 21 June 2015

With friends and family on board, mid-sommer saw us cruising from Stockholm to Artipelag, to Saltsjöbaden on Friday. From Satlsjöbaden to Utö on Saturday, and from Utö to Nynäshamn, through Nåttarö.

From Marine traffic, looking for La Malouine, MMSI: 265646980

From Rangsta to Stockholm - 13-14 June 2015

Saturday 13 June, mid-afternoon, departing from Rangsta to Södertälje, with nice back wind.

Encounters in Les Sables d'Olonne

The Sables d'Olonne will be the port of registration of Belisama. Visiting this weekend the Alubat workshop to monitor progress on the building of Belisama, I had a chance to wander around the harbour to meet a few known boats...

Along the quai de Franqueville, in the fishing harbour.