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It All Started In Sweden - Ep. 65 RAN Sailing

12 September 2017 · 20 min · 54K views · Dockan, Malmö

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Johan and Malin haul out their 40-foot boat, Ron, at Curaçao Marine for maintenance, including new antifouling and battery replacement, before returning to Sweden.0:17 While the boat remains in storage, the pair visits Malmö and the surrounding Skåne region, including Johan’s childhood home in Bassebäck.4:50 They note that Swedish marinas are affordable, with annual fees for a 40-foot vessel ranging from $600 to $1,200, often including water and electricity.11:00 The couple travels to Copenhagen, Denmark, to attend an American Embassy visa interview required for their planned transit to the United States.14:40 Despite concerns regarding the processing time for their passports and the validity of expired identification for border crossing, both receive approval for their US visas.16:35 They conclude their trip by exploring Copenhagen’s city center and harbor areas before preparing for their return to the boat.18:29

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