Sweden to Finland second attempt. Last paddling day Friday 22 July. Grangrunden to Russalo Spa hotel
Same procedure and on the water at 0910. We were following the main ship lane and the only thing to worry about was to stay out of the way, so…
The Russian – Scandinavian Kayak Expedition 2018 -2022
Circumnavigating Western Russia and Scandinavia by kayak
Same procedure and on the water at 0910. We were following the main ship lane and the only thing to worry about was to stay out of the way, so…
Another morning with standard drill and a ca 0900 start. Tail winds and following seas just as forecast. As described in yesterday’s short update we went straight for unassuming “Lilla…
All went to plan and at 1100 hours we arrived at Lilla Högen. A lousy campsite according to Mikko, only ignorant Norwegians would choose such a spot.:-) And so be…
Backören was a super duper campsite, but come morning we have to move on. We are getting into the routine now. Up around 0700, leisurely breakfast, take down the camp…
Today was the day for the last open crossing. Kvigharu fjorden. We got off just before 0900 and had perfect conditions for the crossing. We paddled for a couple of…
We were up at 0630 aiming for a good breakfast and a 0900 start. After three wether bound days entropy increases and packing takes a bit longer than normal. We…
Forecast for most of today was the same as Friday and Saturday: 10 m/s northeasterlies. A weather window was forecast to start late afternoon early evening and continue through Monday.…
We are still at Sandvik Gästhamn and Camping. Weather was not cooperating and the wind was blowing at 10 m/s for a second day. Mikko lifted the spirits with a…