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Bornholm Denmark – The Malta of the Baltic Sea | Ep. 147
3 November 2023 · 15 min · 1K views · Bornholm
What this video covers
A 70-mile passage from northern Germany to the Danish island of Bornholm involves navigating shallow coastal waters and managing beam winds.2:26 The crew maintains a two-hour watch system while sailing in 15 knots of wind, utilizing a Code Zero to maintain speeds of 8.9 knots over ground.2:48 Upon arrival, the vessel docks in the harbor of Hasle, which serves as a base for exploring the island’s medieval architecture, including the 12th-century round churches and the Hammershus castle ruins.8:44 Local infrastructure includes small, narrow-entrance harbors like Gudhjem and marina facilities that offer guest saunas.7:26 The island’s geography features granite quarries and agricultural pasture lands.10:04 While transiting the Baltic Sea, the crew notes the strategic importance of the region, which later became the site of the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions near the island’s eastern shore.14:27 The passage highlights the contrast between the region's recreational sailing environment and its complex geopolitical history.
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