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    Over 5000 Years of History on Orkney

    Eve trying the time traveling in the Ring of Brodgar

    We rented a car for a couple of days that we used to drive around the Mainland of Orkney and adjacent islands. It is unbelievable how many historic places there are for exploration. We only had time to visit a

    Eve July 7, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Rousay, Orkney 12.6. – 13.6.

    Suwena anchored between the islands of Rousay and Wyre

    After a long stop in Kirkwall we were eager to continue towards north. Being used to the long sailing legs of the early season, the nine miles daysail felt like a short hop only. Upon arrival we anchored Suwena on

    Eve July 9, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Westray, Orkney 14.6. – 15.6.

    Pirowall marina in Westray

    Our last port of call on Orkney was the island of Westray that is located only 18 miles to north from Rousay. Just as we was making our lines fast in the Pierowall marina a friendly harbour master arrived to

    Eve July 11, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    The Birds on Fair Isle 16.6. – 17.6.

    Suwena on Fair Isle

    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

    Eve July 19, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Shetland Part 1/2, 18.6. – 29.6.

    Nauticat 441 broaching with gennaker

    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,

    Eve July 23, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Shetland Part 2/2, 18.6. – 29.6.

    Boats of the Shetland Race in Lerwick

    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

    Eve July 26, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Loch Laxford and Loch Ewe 30.6. – 4.7.

    Suwena entering Loch Laxford in Scotland

    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

    Eve September 4, 2014September 22, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Isle of Skye, Hebrides 5.7. – 9.7.

    Waterfall on the Isle of Skye in the Hebrides

    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

    Eve November 1, 2014October 1, 2019 1 Comment Read more

    Plockton 10.7. – 12.7.

    Suwena anchored in Plockton in Scotland

    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

    Eve November 8, 2014October 1, 2019 No Comments Read more

    Tobermory, Isle of Mull 12.7. – 15.7.

    Eve and Andrus in Tobermory in Scotland

    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

    Eve November 18, 2014October 1, 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

    Andrus in helm of the brand new Suwena
    Andrus in helm of the brand new Suwena
    Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
    Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
    Suwena in Poland in Kołobrzeg marina
    Suwena in Poland in Kołobrzeg marina

    Clubs

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