Friday 5th August 2011 - Battling winds and current
On leaving Grenaa in the morning it was still a motor job into wind, though not as strong as yesterday and the sea was much calmer, however, the current continued to be against us all day - in the Baltic the tides are not very strong and movement is mainly wind driven. We had hoped to get beyond Middlefart where we knew we could anchor for the night and only have only a short distance to cover to Fynshav on the Island of Als. However, the progress was slow and by the late afternoon the wind had strengthened and the sea had come up again, so we turned round and sailed 5 or so miles back to a harbour on the Island of Samso - Marup Havn for the night.
Marup Havn cost: Dkk 155 for one night, payable at the machine in the harbour. Showers & WC's available. Also restaurant / fast food kiosk / small store with all sorts of things and limited food, but bread can be ordered the day before for 8 am delivery.
Distance motored / sailed: 86 nm
Saturday 6th August 2011 - Fynshav at last!
We made an early start i.e. 5.30 am and continued motoring into wind but at least this was down to force 3 - 4 on the nose. The sea had flatten so we spent the day chugging away at the miles, arriving at Fynshav in the late afternoon. We were soon met by long standing friends of mine (James & Hanne Lawrie) from my childhood in Nigeria, who whisked us back to their charming cottage for a superb supper, their daughter Astrid, who had been my sister's best friend in Zaria, was also there to see us which was lovely.
Motored: 85 nm
Sunday 7th - Tuesday 9th August 2011
On Sunday we spent the day sorting out the boat, lots of hand washing and a visit to the shop to re-stock our very empty fridge. James and Hanne came for tea and then took us back to theirs for another very good supper. The weather has not been very good but we were keen to try and get James and Hanne out on the boat, so when James checked the forecast we felt Monday was the best chance of a trip, the plan had been to sail across to an Island about 10 miles away for some lunch at the local Kro (inn). However, as we approached the harbour the wind came up along with some thunder and rain so my James felt it was better to turn around and motor back as gales were forecast for the evening. Being a deck saloon, meant that we could have a snack lunch sheltered from the rain but still with a view. We returned to Fynshav in the mid afternoon, giving James and Hanne time to go home for a rest before returning to the boat for supper with us, our chance to return some hospitality! I also had time to put our sheets through the washing machine at the Marina.
Tuesday dawned very wet with strong winds, making us glad that we had our sail yesterday. However, I have been able to spend the morning in the Club House here using the Internet whilst heavy showers have blown through - stair rods come to mind!
Tonight we are to have a farewell supper with James & Hanne and then tomorrow we hope the wind will have decreased enough to leave for Kiel. Then we hope to leave the north sea end of the Kiel Canal on Saturday morning heading for Holland but probably with a night at Norderney.
Fynshav Marina: 8 - 11 metre boat Dkk 110 pn, over 11 metres Dkk 150 inclusive of electricity and water. Free internet access up at the club. A washing & a drying machine are available, tokens from the Harbour master (0830 - 0930 & 17.30 - 18.30). Showers & WC block. Diesel available.
On leaving Grenaa in the morning it was still a motor job into wind, though not as strong as yesterday and the sea was much calmer, however, the current continued to be against us all day - in the Baltic the tides are not very strong and movement is mainly wind driven. We had hoped to get beyond Middlefart where we knew we could anchor for the night and only have only a short distance to cover to Fynshav on the Island of Als. However, the progress was slow and by the late afternoon the wind had strengthened and the sea had come up again, so we turned round and sailed 5 or so miles back to a harbour on the Island of Samso - Marup Havn for the night.
Marup Havn cost: Dkk 155 for one night, payable at the machine in the harbour. Showers & WC's available. Also restaurant / fast food kiosk / small store with all sorts of things and limited food, but bread can be ordered the day before for 8 am delivery.
Distance motored / sailed: 86 nm
Saturday 6th August 2011 - Fynshav at last!
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| James & Astrid |
Motored: 85 nm
Sunday 7th - Tuesday 9th August 2011
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| James & Hanne - supper on Paddington IV |
Tuesday dawned very wet with strong winds, making us glad that we had our sail yesterday. However, I have been able to spend the morning in the Club House here using the Internet whilst heavy showers have blown through - stair rods come to mind!
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| Sundowners at James & Hanne's cottage |
Tonight we are to have a farewell supper with James & Hanne and then tomorrow we hope the wind will have decreased enough to leave for Kiel. Then we hope to leave the north sea end of the Kiel Canal on Saturday morning heading for Holland but probably with a night at Norderney.
Fynshav Marina: 8 - 11 metre boat Dkk 110 pn, over 11 metres Dkk 150 inclusive of electricity and water. Free internet access up at the club. A washing & a drying machine are available, tokens from the Harbour master (0830 - 0930 & 17.30 - 18.30). Showers & WC block. Diesel available.
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