Reise mit EMIL

Well then, goodbye Emil, you were a loyal companion! Enrico, the new owner, wants to renovate him and possibly make a move into the charter business. Exciting! And thank you to...

Last night had fish sandwiches at the harbor festival, skipping the East German soft ice cream today. But maybe a crepe? Small bike tour along the Havel river, beautiful even...

Wind + breeze, sun only in the afternoon, that was cool today. We are back in Pritzerbe, there is a potential buyer for Emil! And fair.

October 1 - Foggy. Since we can't see the shore, we decide to make another pot of coffee. At 11 o'clock, we faintly recognize the surroundings and start driving. After a few...

Started from the Slavic pier at 10, another idyllic ride through Brandenburg. Then through the less idyllic silo canal, but still interesting to see coal, sand, and scrap...

Brandenburg is a city on the Havel River. Despite being a waterway used by commercial shipping, the journey is delightful thanks to the beautiful water and land surroundings! We...

Emil is back on the road. The Potsdam round continues at the Glienicker Brücke. We stop in Ketzin, have been here recently, beautiful place and always good weather. Emil's...

Chrissie has arrived, the weather is cooperating, and we can dryly view the country exhibits on the 30th anniversary of reunification until half past five. Baden-Württemberg is...

Rain, rain, rain At half past three, after a rum tea, I am internally strengthened to brave the pouring rain. Took a water taxi that takes me back to the marina. Bad luck. So,...

Castles, castles, castles And as a reward, a bratwurst at the Brandenburg Gate (Potsdam has one too)

It's not far from Schwielowsee to Potsdam, we have time and linger a bit in the artist village Ferch, but the harbor master lets us know that departure is at eleven. Well, we...

The Augsburg neighbors on the Stegnachbarn in Ketzin say they are going to Ferch. Okay, we could do that too, our option, Resort Schwielowsee, doesn't sound particularly cozy...

We leave the Jungfernsee at half past ten, beautiful route, especially in sunny weather. Something new again, cargo ships are on the way! We have some trouble finding the right...

Morning walk over the Haveldüne with a beautiful view of the Havel. On the water, down the Havel. Busy activity on the water - sailing boats of all kinds, motorboats of all...

Morning mist over the Havel, wild boars having breakfast on the opposite bank. We will soon reach the outskirts of Berlin, unmistakable on the banks, in the air, and on the...

Hermione has arrived and after a short briefing about Emil, we started right away. It took us an hour to get to Marina Havelbaude in Hohen Neuendorf. We managed to get the last...

Sailor Michael got off board on Tuesday, he's taking a few days off on Poel. Before Hermine comes tomorrow and Emil is allowed to continue the journey around Berlin, the days...

Laundry day, shopping, then going by bike, back to Lehnitzschleuse and canal. Found an idyllic bathing lake. On the occasion of the return of summer, barbecue evening with...

By turning left behind the Liebenwalder Bridge, we leave familiar waters. After passing the Liebenwalder Lock and joining the Oder-Havel Canal, the serene tranquility before the...

Start at ten, through Zehdenick, down the Vosskanal, to Liebenwalde. Especially in the morning, there is busy boat traffic coming towards us on the way to the weekend....

The Indian summer has arrived, sun and spider webs accompany us through the day. We are making sensational progress, Mildenberg Alter Hafen is our overnight quarters. The...

Sun! We set off around ten, I really liked the berth. 20 km, three locks and 7 hours later we are in Fürstenberg. Although it is a slightly larger town, you have a wonderful...

Master Siegel finally showed up after calling again at half past twelve, light is working again. At one o'clock we started our journey and luckily made it to the Canower lock...

One more day and one more night on the Castle Island! The light in the seating area hasn't been working for a few days now, and finally I found an onboard electrician who had...

Success of the day, refilling water worked. It's not as easy as you might think. Leaving Müritz takes you back to the realm of locks. Today only the Mirow lock, tomorrow more. ...

Sietow in the sun! We start at half past ten, the wind carries us across the Müritz, Emil seems to enjoy the wind and waves. We quickly reach the southeastern tip of the Müritz,...

Weather follows the forecast, rain from 8 o'clock 😣 Nevertheless, we'll start early, even though we don't have far to go, just a stone's throw to the south. Stronger wind in...

Since the Faist crew left on Wednesday, I've been here in Goods. Michael is coming this afternoon, then we can continue tomorrow, heading back south. Yesterday I was at the...

Relaxed day at Kolpinsee, without Emil. Stand-up paddling, dinner at Shanghai City, sunset.

Yesterday the port was crowded, today it's a bit quieter. Nevertheless, many people on the way, also numerous cycling tourists. Extensive showering, refueling, city tour, that...