Simrishamn was just lovely and a walk northwards along the shore yesterday afternoon was enjoyed before walking back through the village admiring the gardens of the small houses and allotments. We took a little beer in a pavement cafe and chatted with locals about our Brexit and their problems which are similar to our big one. Close inspection of the weather files showed there could be a small opportunity to dash round to Ystad before the wind gets up and leav...

Saturday, 25 June 2016 We had a lovely time in Kalmar with the final lunch together after an interesting guided tour of the castle. Thanks were given to the organisers and plans for next year discussed. With the rally boats moored together on the edge of Kalmar marina and being dressed overall, it was a fine sight and the happiness and friendliness were all much enjoyed. As a rally group we all got on really well together and the mix worked to the benefit of ...

Wednesday,22 June 2016 Kristianopel was a delightful tiny harbour and we loved it but we had to be in Kalmar early this afternoon. We managed to get away just before 0900 today setting off into a still sunny and warm morning. We managed a sail to the first mark but then turning more directly downwind it was too slow so we motored for an hour. The southerly breeze filled in, we turned the engine off sailing with main and cruising chute for the remaining th...

Tuesday, 21 June 2016 Our departure from the amazing refuge of Utklippen was intended to be according a schedule, but was abandoned as the after effects of a lovely evening ashore with our very sociable group may have effected the early risers. Casting off about 0915 we eased our way through one of the two narrow entrances, avoiding the one with the rock close by that had been thoroughly bashed by the keel of a German boat coming in far too quickly, we passed ...

Monday, 20 June 2016 We visited and enjoyed the Maritime Museum touring a not so old Swedish submarine and lunching on site. A boat trip taken on a water bus around the archipelago had been much enjoyed as we visited island after island in a fresh cool wind. It had taken over three hours to complete and ended with waves soaking those on the open top deck Our comfortable marina base in Karlskroner had been enjoyed and we cast off to refuel and calibrate the new ...