Schröder´s Reise um den Bottnischen Meerbusen

58 days and 1485 nautical miles alone with the trailer boat around the Bottnian Bay and through the Mälaren. Two impressive numbers and a special experience. The boat.

(23.07.) The weather is treating us well today. The sun is shining, and there is hardly any wind. I can quickly and conveniently wash and dry my laundry here at the harbor,...

(22.07.) The weather really should read the forecast instead of always doing whatever it wants. Yesterday it said today would be cloudy with a light wind from the south. This is...

(21.07.) Once again, the weather did not follow the forecast. Contrary to predictions, it rained all weekend, but the storm did not arrive until Monday. Today, we could finally...

The journey around the Gulf of Bothnia has come to an end. A good moment to take a look at the numbers: Travel time 51 daysPort days 8 daysTotal sailing time 317 hrs 45 m

(July 17) The circle closes! After a relaxed breakfast, we set off for Bosön around 10:45 AM. This is where we started 7 weeks ago. The wind is very light, so we are under engine...

(16.07.) The original plan was to explore the archipelago of Åland in the coming days. However, this was thwarted by the weather forecast. A storm with heavy rain is predicted for...

(15.07.) Around 09:00 AM, we leave the harbor, raise the sails, and continue our journey through the archipelago of Åland. We reach the Lemström Canal in good time for the bridge...

(14.07.) We leave our anchorage under sunny skies and a gentle breeze, winding our way west through the archipelago. As the morning progresses, the wind picks up and around noon...

(13.07.) The joint of the tiller extension is broken and needs to be replaced. There wasn't a suitable shop to be found in the city center. Therefore, we are trying one of the...

(12.07.) Harbor Day The weather is summery, 25° partly cloudy and a bit humid. After a shower and a relaxed breakfast, I explore the city. Although Turku in Finland is a large...

(July 11) The anchorage was so beautiful that I found it hard to lift the anchor. Therefore, we left late. The wind initially blew weakly and later moderately from the northeast....

(10.07.) The wind has calmed down again, and we can continue our journey under motor. As soon as it was possible again, we dove back into the archipelago. After about 9.5 hours...

(07/09) The weather report has once again changed its mind at the last minute. Contrary to what was predicted last night, there is now strong wind from the northwest. We set off...

(08.07.) Around 10:30 AM, we leave the harbor and weave our way through the archipelago. After about 1 hour, we can set the Genoa and turn off the engine. Since the bridges...

(07.07.) After a short visit to the supermarket, we fill up the water tank and leave the harbor. The wind is blowing lightly from the northwest, and the swell is moderate. We keep...

(05.+06.07.) Port Days On Sunday, the weather report predicted continuous rain.It did indeed rain heavily, but it stopped after about 2 hours.Surrounding us were dark clouds, but

(04.07.) The guest dock at Bergön was the smallest so far in Finland.However, it had the best and cleanest restroom of the entire tour so far. We depart from the harbor around...

(03.07.) After showering, breakfast, and refueling, we leave Vaasa around 10:30 AM and weave southward through the archipelago. The weather continues to worsen, and by around 1:30...

(01 - 02.07.) Port Days.As already mentioned, the water tank is leaking and needs to be replaced. Therefore, I need to try to find a suitable tank here in Vaasa. I make my first...

(30.06.) After a late breakfast, we cast off around 11:40 AM and set sail shortly after leaving the shallow water zone.With a westerly wind, we sail south towards Vaasa. After...

(29.06) The sun is shining from the blue sky and the wind is blowing very lightly from the northwest. No trace remains of the rain and thunderstorms from yesterday. After...

(28.06.) The weather report speaks of weak to moderate winds from the south to southeast, with sunny to partly cloudy skies. Perfect for continuing our journey. Around 06:30, we...

(27.06) Harbor Day!The wind is not blowing strongly, but it is still coming from the southwest, which is the wrong direction. Since I don't feel like pounding against the wind and...

After a refreshing shower and a relaxing breakfast, we cast off the lines around 08:30 and leave Raahe through the southern archipelago. Once we leave the fairway, we can set the...

(25.06.) After breakfast, we untie the lines and are back on our way by 08:45. Today, we aim to reach Raahe. On our last attempt almost exactly 4 years ago, a rock obstructed our...

(24.06.) After an extensive city stroll, we set off around 12:00 PM. After leaving the harbor, we battle against wind and waves for 2 hours until we can turn the bow south,...

(23.06.) The wind is taking a short break, and we want to make the most of it. The alarm clock goes off at 5:00 AM, and we leave the harbor at 5:39 AM. The wind is expected to be...

(22.06) The wind is blowing strongly today, so we are staying in the harbor of Vatunginnokka and waiting for the wind to calm down.

(21.06.) After a very restless night with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds, we were awakened by the anchor alarm around 6:00 AM.The wind had shifted to the northwest,...