Albert, our son, also wanted to tag along but couldn't come until Saturday lunch. This just became better and better. We went directly after our jobs to RS and started putting in food and clothes, making some food and assemble Stormageddon, our small dinghy with its 2.5 hp outboard engine. After all this, we sat down and ate some grilled chicken and potato sallad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Time for adventure<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200417_200423-576x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Yummy!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200417_200447-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>An expectant crew member!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200417_205650-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>Dusk comes, time to take down the flag.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200417_231038-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>Tablet is better than TV.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul> Friday 17 April<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Woke up early, at like 06.10 am and the harbour was still asleep and it was completely windless.
It was going to be a good day, I could feel it already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_061453-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe had a proper breakfast with cereals, rolls and coffee. Imagine Nescafe being that tasty!
Then we went out from the harbour. Right outside there is a big space which is not disturbing any sea lanes.
So here I thought that we would get to know River. Annika, who has never had a boat before, was a bit worried that it would be hard but since there was hardly any wind it was perfect to practice.
Also, this is not far from Stenungsund where we were to pick up Albert.
Annika learnt quickly how it all worked and was really good for a beginner.
After keeping at it for a couple of hours we steered towards Stenungsund guest harbour. We would get Albert and have lunch onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_082540-576x1024.jpg\")
Breakfast<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_101146-576x1024.jpg\")
Crew person\/cook, we find many names for our loved ones..<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_101156-576x1024.jpg\")
So still and calm.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_101222-576x1024.jpg\")
At least we have the Genoa out.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_103940-576x1024.jpg\")
\"I am an old fisher man...\" (old Swedish song, translator's note)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/FB_IMG_1587308036920-1024x576.jpg\")
Waiting for deck hand Albert.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n After trimming Annika it was now time to give the deck hand the task as helmsman.
This was done with honours and he wanted to check the charts to see where we were and have a good view forward.
We went slowly but surely by motor towards K\u00e4rrs\u00f6n, where we were going to lie at a buoy for the night.
The wind picked up and I asked Annika wether she wanted to do some more training. Yes, please! So we raised the genoa, which by the way goes by the name Jenny (from Dr Who's daughter), and we quickly reached 5.2 knots and then started tilting, which Annika thought was a little bit too much for her as a beginner. A short while late I wondered what was floating in the water and asked Annika to take a look. A seal! It's a seal! Look Albert, do you see the seal? Lovely when nature gives us joy. We steamed on towards the buoy and I changed the plans. We would only be staying at the buoy to eat and then we would go to Dyr\u00f6n for night harbour. It is still cold during the night so we like to have land power for our small heater fan (we are getting a Wallas 1300). Some comforts are ok! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_135418-576x1024.jpg\")
Helmsman Rog\u00f6<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_135428-576x1024.jpg\")
Dunno what happened to this photo! \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_145228-576x1024.jpg\")
Ant perspective<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_145233-1024x576.jpg\")
Lovely weather<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_145244-1024x576.jpg\")
The sea is calm.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_145254-1024x576.jpg\")
No words neccessary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_161640-576x1024.jpg\")
SXK buoy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_161915-576x1024.jpg\")
Then it's time for buoy flag.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_162735-1024x576.jpg\")
Food and then off we go!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_140405-1024x498.jpg\")
A wonderful evening<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n When we had arrived at Dyr\u00f6n's south harbour we could chill and take a walk, and then sit down and watch the sun disappear.
Life when it is at it's best, no need for more. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_175142-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>Arrived at the guest harbour.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_064236-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>The sun is sinking slowly.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_201827-1024x499.jpg\")
<\/a>Hey babe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_201744-498x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>If only it had been a few degrees more outside.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n We went to bed pretty early which resulted in us waking up very early, namely at 06.30 am!
Albert needed to be at his Tae kwon do-practice so since we nevertheless had planned an early start to the day we got up but didn't need to stress. After some breakfast and Nescafe we left for Alm\u00f6sund and our home port.
It was dead calm seas, no discernable wind. We saw seals today too. Two outside L\u00e5ka and one by the Tj\u00f6rn bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200418_082427-498x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Coffee tastes better at sea than at home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_081846-1024x498.jpg\")
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<\/a>Waiting to steer.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_081858-498x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Waiting for relief.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_085026-1024x498.jpg\")
<\/a>Handing over the helm.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_092038-498x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Good helmsman.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_084305-498x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Nice to just chillax.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li> ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media1.hasselblads.se\/2020\/04\/20200419_084321-1024x499.jpg\")
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<\/a>Seals by the Tj\u00f6rn bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Of course we wanted to send a greeting to Maya and Aladino onboard Magic Carpet. They are a young couple who sail a Vind\u00f6 32 who we hope we will meet if they can come up here as planned. Right now they are stuck in France due to quarantine and social distancing. Watch them on their YouTube-channel \"Sailing Magic Carpet.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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