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Our Final Week Sailing in Sweden | Ep. 159

19 April 2024 · 17 min · 10K views · Gullholmen

What this video covers

The crew of Life 4.0 navigates the Swedish archipelago north of Marstrand, transiting narrow channels including Kirkosund before heading toward the Norwegian border.1:28 To manage the tight, high-traffic waterways, the crew douses sails and relies on engine power.2:45 Seeking a protected anchorage, they perform their first direct tie-off to a granite rock face, using climbing pins to secure the boat against the shore while checking water depth to ensure keel and rudder clearance.7:20 The crew also observes local boaters using stern anchors and shore lines to secure vessels to rocky points.9:45 Sailing in Sweden during July requires significant layering, including bibs, shells, and gloves, as temperatures drop rapidly when the sun is obscured or after 6 p.m. The final week includes stops at Gullhoman and Stocken, with reprovisioning at Ellos Marina.12:01 The crew concludes their Swedish transit by swapping guests via public transportation before departing for Norway.16:18

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