Frozen Mälaren

The sea has frozen. The ice has not yet reached the bank of the Mälaren as the temperature tends to be higher there. Belisama is resting in the marina yard, 200 meters from here.

Mälaren, from Pampas Marina

Freezing archipelago

That's it. Finally winter has arrived, and temperatures have been around -15°C for a week. Time to get the nordic skis ready for the next couple of weeks, and ensure that Belisama and La Malouine have the minimum comfort for surviving this polar anticyclone. Way to cold now to consider doing any serious work on board!

Time to go south to get some light and burn the excess of melatonin. On the way back though, the rising setting sun at around 16:00 these days provides a nice view of the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago. You will recognize some of the islands mentioned in posting from the summer!

Repository of pictures

Winter work

As of today, days are longer in Sweden, as we have passer the winter solstice. Well, this will give us a day of six hours and five minutes. Not much, but quite appreciated.

Hibernating

Stockholm is starting its hibernation. The canals in town are not yet frozen, but still water did get frozen this weekend. With the sun close to its lowest azimuth as we approach the winter solstice, we get lots of reflections in the windows throughout the city, providing an interesting light over the city.

Terrace by the water, two sun dogs and a plastic tree

Just landed!

Belisama has finally landed at the end of her first season that has seen her coming from France. Strange feeling to put one's boat off water, would it be only for a few months. The impression of missing something, of missing the ability to decide at any time to get onboard, free her up and take refuge at sea!

7 & 8 November - Preparing for landing

Belisama lost her main sail today. Quite an adventure as this is her first time and it takes a bit of time understanding how things are fitted.