Introduction of the tour.
Sunday July 20, Karlskrona
Monday July 21, Karlskrona to Kristianopel
| Start: |
Karlskrona |
| Evening harbour: |
Kristianopel |
| Distance: |
28 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
Easy navigation through the small but beautiful Blekinge Archipelago. Short distance in more open water in the Kalmarsund. |
| About the harbour: |
Good guest harbour. All the facilities needed. EU "Blue flag" |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Hanöbukten |
| Harbour contact: |
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| Crane: |
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| Facts about the harbour: |
The village of Kristianopel was founded by the Danish king Christian IV in the very beginning of the 1700th century. The southern parts of Sweden then belonged to Denmark (until 1658). The idea was to create a Danish correspondence to the well fortified town Kalmar on the Swedish side of the border.
http://www.kristianopel.se (only swedish)
http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=236 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
WC, Showers, guest harbour. Restaurants (click matställen on the webpage). |
| Shops: |
Mostly tourist shops. This is a summer village. Several restaurants. |
Tuesday July 22, Kristianopel to Revsudden
| Start: |
Kristianopel |
| Evening harbour: |
Revsudden |
| Distance: |
37 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
Open water in the Kalmarsund. Easy navigation.
Some kind of food and drink (dinner and breakfast) will be provided by the local Square Metre sailors, some have their summer houses here. |
| About the harbour: |
The only not commercialised (former) fishing harbour in the whole Kalmarsund area. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Hanöbukten and Kalmarsund |
| Harbour contact: |
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| Crane: |
Only mast crane. Boat crane is available in Kalmar. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=232 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
WC and showers. |
| Shops: |
None. |
Wednesday July 23, Revsudden to Figeholm
| Start: |
Revsudden |
| Evening harbour: |
Figeholm |
| Distance: |
39 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
Mostly open water in the Kalmarsund. If the wind is from the south it is possible to go in the small channels in the northern part. Otherwise long tacks in the Kalmarsund. Easy navigation.
The local sailing club FBK have moved their annual Harbour Party to this date. So we are looking forward to a great time here. |
| About the harbour: |
Popular guest harbour. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Kalmarsund |
| Harbour contact: |
Janne Ek +46 (0)491 317 57, +46 (0)706 05 67 19 http://www.fbk.nu (information also in German) sm7bux@glocalnet.net |
| Crane: |
Yes, more information by Janne Ek. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=224 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
Complete guest harbour. |
| Shops: |
Yes, look at http://www.fbk.nu |
Thursday July 24, Figeholm to Västervik
| Start: |
Figeholm |
| Evening harbour: |
Västervik |
| Distance: |
33 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
We now enter the real Archipelago. The southern part is not to wide, but it slowly widens as we sail north. Although we sail in the well marked channels it is now necessary to follow the track very well in the charts.
The local 22 sailors are working to create a nice evening. |
| About the harbour: |
Västervik is an old town, the history goes back to 1433 when the king Erik XIII ordered the town to move to its present location. Before it was situated at the inner end of the bay Gamlebyviken. It has always been an important coastal town with small industries, shipping and fishing being the most important branches. It is now a well known "summer town" with a big tourist sector. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Kalmarsund |
| Harbour contact: |
rolf@rhdesign.se |
| Crane: |
Yes. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=203 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
One of Sweden's biggest guest harbours. All the facilities needed. |
| Shops: |
Yes. |
Friday July 25, Västervik to Harstena/Fyrudden
| Start: |
Västervik |
| Evening harbour: |
Harstena or alternative gest harbour Fyrudden |
| Distance: |
44 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
More or less sheltered waters in the Archipelago. Navigation in the channels and only in the very last part we will leave the channel to navigate only using the charts.
We will now anchor and stay for two days in a natural harbour like the Swedes do when they have holidays (touring). This means that we all have to sleep in the boats. For those who prefer to follow with caravans and are stuck to the main land the good guest harbour Fyrudden is recommended. We will not stay in the guest harbour of Harstena, as we will arrive late and the harbour is usually full at that time. We will anchor in the "North bay" Norrviken. The island is small enough to walk across. |
| About the harbour: |
Natural harbour. Anchoring in the archipelago way. The anchor at the stern, and the bow tied to a tree or a stone. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Ostkusten |
| Harbour contact: |
None. |
| Crane: |
No. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
Harstena: http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=562
Fyrudden: http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=197 |
| Facilities: |
Toilets in the village of Harstena. Small bakery and a kiosk shop. |
| Shops: |
Sometimes it is possible to buy smoked or fresh fish. |
Saturday July 26, Harstena/Fyrudden
| Start: |
Harstena or alternative gest harbour Fyrudden |
| Evening harbour: |
Harstena or alternative gest harbour Fyrudden |
| Distance: |
0 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
This is a lay day to rest and to give people a chance to catch up if they have been left behind.
It is worth to take a walk in the surroundings. The Harstena village is a unique place with old typical houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. In the old days people here mainly made their living on seal hunting and fishing. The land was far to small to be of much use. |
| About the harbour: |
Natural harbour. Anchoring in the archipelago way. The anchor at the stern, and the bow tied to a tree or a stone. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Ostkusten |
| Harbour contact: |
None. |
| Crane: |
No. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
Harstena: http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=562
Fyrudden: http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=197 |
| Facilities: |
Toilets in the village of Harstena. Small bakery and a kiosk shop. |
| Shops: |
Sometimes it is possible to buy smoked or fresh fish. |
Sunday July 27, Harstena/Fyrudden to Arkösund
| Start: |
Fyrudden |
| Evening harbour: |
Arkösund |
| Distance: |
16 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
This is the only racing day of our journey. We will start in the morning just outside the bay, and the Norrköpings Sailing Club will make the protocol when we arrive to the finishing line at Arkösund. The race will go along the channels. The NSS have also promised to arrange some kind of food in their club house at the price giving. |
| About the harbour: |
Arkösund is now a big guest harbour. It was a small village where people lived on piloting, taking care of the lighthouses and fishing. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Ostkusten |
| Harbour contact: |
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| Crane: |
There is a crane in Arkösund. Please look at the "maringuiden" for further information. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=187 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
WC, showers and most things needed. It is a well known big guest harbour. |
| Shops: |
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Monday July 28, Arkösund to Nynäshamn
| Start: |
Arkösund |
| Evening harbour: |
Nynäshamn |
| Distance: |
40 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
Depending on the weather we either go along the channel of the Södermanland Archipelago, or make a direct leg across open water The inshore way is a nice trip in mostly sheltered waters. Narrow and beautiful channel. The open way goes from one big lighthouse to another all the way up to Landsort.
This is a jetty at the Moberg summer house south of Nynäshamn. It will probably be crowded at the jetty. An alternative is to sail on to Nynäshamn and then go to the party by car. |
| About the harbour: |
This will be a repetition of the successful party at Henrik Moberg's summer house where we had such a good time in 2004. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Ostkusten and Stockholm S |
| Harbour contact: |
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| Crane: |
Available at the Nynäshamn Sailing Club info@nynashamnssegelsallskap.nu. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
Nynäshamn: http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=132 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
No, but exists in Nynäshamn |
| Shops: |
No, but exists in Nynäshamn |
Tuesday July 29, Nynäshamn to Utö
| Start: |
Nynäshamn |
| Evening harbour: |
Utö |
| Distance: |
20 nautical miles |
| Todays activity: |
Easy trip in the open southern part of the Stockholm Archipelago. We pass Nynäshamn and then the big fjord Mysingen.
Utö guest harbour. A popular big guest harbour with all facilities. It is on an island. Ferry boats go there several times a day. |
| About the harbour: |
Utö is one of the big guest harbours in the Stockholm Archipelago. A popular place to go for a weekend, or to refresh ones supply's. The island has old laid down mines that dates back to the 12th century. It is also a local centre of the ferry lines. Popular conference centre in the winter season. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Stockholm S |
| Harbour contact: |
Harbour office, Utömakarna AB 08-501 574 50, email: utomakarna@telia.com, http://www.utomakarna.se |
| Crane: |
Available at the Karlslunds Marina on the mainland http://www.karlslundsmarina.com/english.htm. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
Utö: http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=131 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
Hotel, cafés, restaurant, shower, sauna and so on. |
| Shops: |
Famous local bakery, that among other kinds of bread produces the well known "Utö limpan" a long lasting, tasty dark bread. |
Wednesday July 30, Utö to Sandhamn
| Start: |
Utö |
| Evening harbour: |
Sandhamn |
| Distance: |
30 nautical miles. |
| Todays activity: |
Sheltered waters in the Stockholm Archipelago. Easy navigation if you follow the channels. It is also possible to take a shortcut through the outer Archipelago. This is recommended only if you are a good navigator or can borrow crew from a Swedish boat. |
| About the harbour: |
Sweden's classical sail racing centre. Head quarter (in the summer time) for the Royal Swedish Sailing Club. |
| Chart name: |
Small craft chart: Stockholm S and Stockholm M |
| Harbour contact: |
http://www.batsidan.com/hamn/sandhamn__ksss |
| Crane: |
No. |
| Facts about the harbour: |
http://www.maringuiden.se/gasthamnar/;hamn=120 (only Swedish) |
| Facilities: |
Good guest harbour with all the facilities. |
| Shops: |
Yes, food, boat hardware, clothes. Several restaurants. |