Whitby is one of the most popular holiday resorts on the east coast of England. Entering Whitby by own boat made it even more fascinating. It is the lively summer town where you can find a lot of history with
Summary of Suwena’s Sailing to Scotland in 2014
This season was again especial and memorable. Now that Suwena was wintering for the first time in water, the season was extended from both ends; 27.1. – 24.11. In snowy Finland we’ve got used to having afrozen sea and waiting
Suwena’s Sailing Season 2014 Ranking
During the season 2014 we visited in 16 different harbours and 9 anchorages from which we rank the following places. Top three marinas Troon, Firth of Clyde, West Scotland: extremely well sheltered, well maintained marina, everything just works Amble, Northumberland,
Tobermory, Isle of Mull 12.7. – 15.7.
The departure day from Plockton was foggy and rainy. We planned to passs Loch Alsh which is located between the Isle of Skye and Mainland Scotland. There is a strong tidal current in Loch Alsh and the local fisherman also
Plockton 10.7. – 12.7.
The wind was from south when we were departing from the Isle of Skye. This meant motoring with the wind on the nose until passing the neighbour island’s southern tip. After turning east we could raise sails and relax on
Isle of Skye, Hebrides 5.7. – 9.7.
The distance from Loch Ewe to the harbour of Portree is 35 nautical miles. Between the islands we had the wind on the nose and thus we slowly motored towards the Skye. Soon the tall and rugged cliffs of Skye
Loch Laxford and Loch Ewe 30.6. – 4.7.
Instead of making a long sail to Faroe Islands we sailed directly from Shetland to Scotland’s western coast. Our departure was on Monday at 10am and we arrived next day at 5pm. This summer we have made several overnight sails
Shetland Part 2/2, 18.6. – 29.6.
At the last weekend of June the marina were suddenly filled by happy Norwegian sailors. The regatta from Bergen to Shetland is the annual event. This year one boat arrived a day before the others. Rune Aasberg’s boat Solo is
Shetland Part 1/2, 18.6. – 29.6.
We had the sails up during the complete voyage of 37 miles from Fair Isle to Shetland. The wind was blowing at 12 knots, we were broad reaching and we enjoyed the sounds of the sea while our favourite sail,
The Birds on Fair Isle 16.6. – 17.6.
We cast off on the island of Westray and sailed around Papa Westray’s southern tip, from there we set course to north-east for passing the island of North Ronaldsay on the north side. The day was windless and we motored