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Sailing the Archipelago of Stockholm - a Visit from New Zealand SMAS E2

August 28, 2024 · 11 min · 5K views · Utö, Stockholm Archipelago

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Nova Loman and her guest from New Zealand, Richard, explore the Stockholm archipelago by sailboat.0:37 After meeting on the island of Utö, the pair hikes to locate historical Russian ovens—stone structures dating to the 18th-century conflict between Sweden and Russia.4:46 They then sail to Lägga, a private island owned by the Nynäshamns Segelsällskap boat club.6:02 Unlike commercial marinas, these club-owned islands are maintained by member associations and allow visitors to moor for a small fee.6:31 The crew practices mooring to rocks, a common technique in the region, and prepares meals using a coal grill.6:48 The visit highlights local customs, including the Swedish liquor store system and traditional food like pickled herring.9:51

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