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Johan and Malin cruise the Blekinge archipelago in Sweden, navigating between the islands of Tärnö and Kärö. While anchored at Tärnö, the crew encounters heavy rain and forecasts of 40-knot gusts.0:42 They relocate to a small guest harbor on the island to gain access to shore power, water, and protection from the wind, which pushes the boat off the dock.3:06 During a hike on the island, they encounter high tick populations and emphasize the importance of prompt removal to prevent tick-borne diseases like TBE and Borrelia.12:04

The transit to Kärö covers three nautical miles of motoring against the wind.13:44 Navigation in the archipelago requires constant chart monitoring due to unmarked, shallow rocks that pose significant grounding risks; the depth sounder briefly reads zero during the approach.14:58 Upon arrival at Kärö, they secure a spot alongside a dock with the assistance of a local boater.15:07 The island features a hostel, rental cabins, and free-roaming cattle that graze near the shoreline.15:42

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