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The Russian – Scandinavian            Kayak Expedition 2018 -2022

The Russian – Scandinavian Kayak Expedition 2018 -2022

Circumnavigating Western Russia and Scandinavia by kayak

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Category: Russia: The White Sea–Baltic Canal and Kola Peninsula

Posted on June 3, 2018June 3, 2018

Day 94 – The villages were without electricity or running water, and cell phone coverage – 3 June

Day 94. 3rd of June. Base Rovsky to Vosnesnje. 47.9 km, 6.5 km/hr average speed. We made breakfast and shared a coffee with Dima, who was the early bird amongst…

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Posted on June 2, 2018June 3, 2018

Day 93 – We are sharing kitchen with three Russian fishers, Misha, Pasha and Dima – 2 June

Day 93. 2nd of June. Khevronino to Base Rovsky. 36.8 km, 6.8 km/hr average speed. Apart from a green snake that was much more scared for Stein than Stein was for…

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Posted on June 2, 2018June 2, 2018

Day 92 – Vladimir had gotten clear instructions, we would not be let into the locks – 1 June

Day 92. 1st of June. Mandrogi to Khevronino. 39.7 km, 6.7 km /hr average speed. We bid farewell to our friends at Mandrogi, and Anya followed us for half an…

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Posted on May 31, 2018

Day 91 – Anna had no problems handling Stein ‘s boat, including rolling it without effort – 31 May

Day 91. 31st of May. No paddling. Erling needed a day try to get rid of a cold. Erling mostly tried to sleep off a cold that has been lurking…

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Posted on May 30, 2018June 2, 2018

Day 90 – It is particularly easy to take a hint when it is given with a Kalasjnikov and we walked back out without any discussion – 30 May

Day 90. 30th of May. Lodejnoje Pole to Mandrogi. 29.8 km, 6.0 km/hr average speed. We expected an interesting day, and we got more than we bargained for. They day…

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Posted on May 29, 2018May 30, 2018

Day 89 – Stein think they are big enough to shoot, but we are not armed – 29 May

Day 89. 29th of May. Staraya Sviritsa to Lodejnoje Pole. 54.8 km, 6.4 km/hr average speed. We got off to a 0950 start. We got a bit delayed when we…

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Posted on May 29, 2018May 30, 2018

Day 88 – VHF radios are key safety items. Seatronics informed us today that we will receive a new radio free of charge in Kirkenes. Excellent service – 28 May

Day 88. 28th of May. No paddling. Rest day in Staraya Sviritsa. The resort where we stay has a very nice location at the riverside, good rooms and some nice…

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Posted on May 27, 2018

Day 87 – He walked us to the local “magasin” were we bought piroges and ice cream and M bought ice cream and some more vodka – 27 May

Day 87. 27th of May. Siasstroj to Staraya Sviritsa. 49.8 km, 6.5 km km/hr average speed. As we tried to go to sleep last night the party on the second…

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