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    The Isle of Arran and Culzean Castle

    Eve coiling a line at Lamlash Bay

    We have now spent quite some time in Scotland as Suwena was wintering in Troon marina in Ayrshire. During the winter we have visited a few times onboard for checking her and used a rental car to drive around Scotland’s

    Eve May 9, 2015October 18, 2019 1 Comment Read more

    Bangor, Northern Ireland 7.5. – 10.5.

    Belfast Lough in Bangor

    When Suwena glided out from the Troon marina on 7th of May it felt like the summer has finally arrived. According to an old seamanship belief the sea voyage should not start on Friday and by departing on Thursday we

    Eve May 14, 2015October 18, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Belfast 10.5. – 17.5.

    Belfast marina

    It was only a short 11 nautical mile sail from Bangor to Belfast. The wind forecast was 20 knots but on the lough we had a 30 knots of wind from south. By staying close to the south shore of

    Eve May 22, 2015October 20, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Strangford Lough 17.5. – 20.5.

    Strangford Lough

    We had a plan to sail from Belfast to the Isle of Man. However the strong winds created high waves and made the Isle of Man unreachable to us. The local sailors recommended to visit Strangford Lough instead as it

    Eve May 27, 2015October 20, 2019 No Comments Read more

    The Isle of Man 20.5. – 24.5.

    Steam train on the Isle of Man

    It took about two hours to sail from Sketrick Island in Strangford Lough to the open sea. Our calculations were correct and there were enough water under the keel for passing the narrows near Sketrick Island and the favourable current

    Eve June 10, 2015October 27, 2019 2 Comments Read more

    Dublin 25.5. – 9.6.

    Real Irish pubs in Dublin

    Our next port of call after the Isle of Man was Dublin. Instead of beating against the southwestern wind to Dublin we decided to turn west, cross the Irish Sea and spend a night in Ardglass harbour. Next day it

    Eve June 18, 2015October 27, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Western Ireland 4.6. – 5.6.

    Andrus at the westernmost point of Europe in Ireland

    We had planned that after arriving by boat to Southern Ireland, we could rent a car for exploring Western Ireland. However our departure from Dublin was delayed as we were waiting for the new battery from England. We’ll write a

    Eve June 19, 2015October 27, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Arklow 10.6. – 11.6.

    Suwena passing Wicklow Mountains in Ireland

    It was like a restart of summer voyage when after two weeks we cast off the lines and the voyage continued. We had been stuck in until the new battery arrived from the UK. Dublin and Dun Laoghaire were left

    Eve June 21, 2015October 27, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Waterford 11.6. – 13.6.

    The river Suir in Ireland

    During the following 86 miles we had quite an adventure. The forecast showed 15 knots wind from the northeast that should increase to 20 knots. Our plan was to pass the southeast corner of Ireland before the wind would increase.

    Eve June 26, 2015October 27, 2019 1 Comment Read more

    Crosshaven 13.6. – 16.6.

    Suwena in the marina of Royal Cork Yacht Club

    One of our main destinations in Ireland was Crosshaven in Cork. We just had to visit the harbour of the oldest yacht club in the world. Royal Cork Yacht Club has reached a respectable age as it is established in

    Eve July 2, 2015October 27, 2019 No Comments Read more
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    Seasons

    • South-west Iberia ’22
    • Galicia and Portugal ’19
    • Galicia ’18
    • The Bay of Biscay ’17
    • Brittany and the CI ’16
    • Ireland to Brittany ’15
    • Scotland ’14
    • North Sea ’13
    • Southern Baltic Sea ’12
    • Baltic Circle ’11
    • Around the Finland ’10
    • Nauticat 441

    Memories

    Lighthouse Grand Jardin in front of St Malo
    Lighthouse Grand Jardin in front of St Malo
    Eve updating the sailing blog on the Sound
    Eve updating the sailing blog on the Sound
    Med mooring in the sailing course in Tenerife
    Med mooring in the sailing course in Tenerife

    Clubs

    Malta Cruising Club Cruising Association Royal Malta Yacht Club Suomen Valtameripurjehtijat Oulun Merenkävijät Meripelastusseura
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