Sailing from Blidö in the Stockholm Archipelago to the Åland Islands on SV Arcturus

Name: Sailing from Blidö in the Stockholm Archipelago to the Åland Islands on SV Arcturus
Uploaded: 2018-09-03T23:16:05.000Z
Duration: 21 min 25 s
Description: SV Arcturus navigates rocky Swedish channels and adjusts its lifting keel for better windward performance toward Åland.

3. september 2018 · 21 min · 3K visninger · Blidö, Stockholm Archipelago

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SV Arcturus transits from Blidö in the Stockholm archipelago to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands.12:02 The previous day’s passage from Justoro involved variable winds gusting to 25 knots, frequent wind shadows, and a grounding incident while navigating rocky, obstacle-heavy channels.2:26 During the transit to Åland, the crew deploys a wind vane and adjusts the vessel's lifting keel to improve windward performance while sailing close-hauled.3:39 The route features deep-water channels, though the approach to the Åland Islands requires careful navigation of shallow patches and underwater hazards.10:33 The crew experiences calm, glass-like conditions and persistent daylight, arriving at their destination around midnight.19:46 Blidö offers a guest harbor with laundry, showers, and sauna facilities, as well as proximity to the historic 1880s sand carrier Helmi.5:04