2012-08-12

Stendörren


This years expedition suffered from too many work related excuses. Peter was able to take a day off, and we headed out for a two and half day trip at Stendörren.


Loading up.


We headed south east.


Peter spotted a whale(?)




First lunch spot at Enskär.


Rounding the south end of Enskär.


First sight of an eagle.


Went north towards Hartsön.




Second eagle...


...and third (do you see them both?)


Jellyfish, plenty of those around with all the algae.


Had another break and a swim (only the second one this summer).




A few drops of rain.


After a long search found a place too land for the night at Fågelskär.












The next day we headed east to Lacka.


Nice island with a church, but very few other buildings.






After Lacka, we went north east towards Persö.










Persö has interesting rock formations.








After Persö, the wind got stronger and it was a (little) bit of a struggle to head west towards Sävsö.


The restaurant was full of people, so we passed it by.


Found another island for camping near St Våmba.






Peter contemplating the last night of this trip.




A very early morning (after another very early night).


Breaking camp.


And headed back. (To work for Peter, but I've just started my vacation.)



2012-07-18

Håkansskär Revisited


Got out of office when the weather finally cleared up this terrible Summer.


Headed out from Räfsnäs.


North of Gisslingsö.




Brother Magnus took his old paddle, which was missing the tightening bolt. Luckily, I (for once), brought a spare paddle he could use.


And out to Håkansskär.


Very nice watching the march of clouds over land - and a clear blue sky over the sea. (I had the first shower on the car trip returning home.) We saw the occasional lightening too.








Checked out the northern canal of Vattungarma.




Had the first swim for this year (accidental for Magnus). The water temperature is supposed to be 9C in the sea, but it was warmer here.


Heading back after a good 27+ km trip.

2012-06-27

Where did June go?


I'm sure there have been lots of reasons not to kayak yet in June. Well there's the European Cup going on for one!


The main reason may however be that June has been the wettest one in the last 100 years.


This night promised an improvement, so off we went.


We saw a rainstorm to the east, but experienced light rain only.





2012-05-30

Långholmen



What's happening, first we met a Navy patrol boat...






...and then the coast guard.


Coffee break at the Långholmen beach...


...before rounding Långholmen.






2012-05-13

Kungshatt


Spring is most certainly here. Lots of boats in the water. A fair amount of kayakers. And the first water scooters - a nuisance, if nt outright dangerous. Enough talk.













2012-04-29

At last, Spring


Temperatures around 10C with Valpurgis night tomorrow.






Lots of people busy with getting their boats back in the water after the long Winter.