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The start of the sailing adventure: the day of departure!

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Writer: Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist

So it had finally come; the day of departure! And after all the goodbyes, surely the tears should have stopped when all the farewells were complete? But no!

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From landlubber to longshoreman

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Writer: Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist

In Marina di Ragusa in Sicily, which is the harbour where we are wintering now, we often hear different stories about how people became long-distance sailors and ended up here. Sometimes thanks to the conviction that "it sounds like a great life" and without previous sailing experience. For others, it is a dream they have nurtured for a long time, which has then been allowed to grow.

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Sailing holidays: how to prepare with the right equipment and planning

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Today we present a guest article

A sailing holiday is an adventure that offers both freedom and nature experiences. For a successful and safe sailing holiday, good planning and the right equipment are essential. This guide gives you tips and advice to prepare for your next sailing holiday, whatever your level of experience.

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Going on a sailing holiday - 3 destinations we dream of

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Many times we have dreamed of going on a sailing holiday. Maybe in the Mediterranean? Imagine gliding along the crystal clear waters by boat, only to dock at one charming island or guest harbour after another. Here are three destinations where we dream of sailing!

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Sailing the Baltic Sea - Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Poland and Germany

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Have you thought about sailing in the Baltic Sea? Have you considered the southern part of the Baltic Sea, which includes Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Poland, eastern Germany and Bornholm? We give you tips on the easiest way to find guest harbours and an exciting sailing trip in summer 2020.

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Kröslin marina in Germany - the farewell party of the sailing trip

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Finally, it was time to sail into Kröslin marina, or Kröslin Baltic Sea Resort as this five-star marina is also called. It was time for the last evening with the gang of the South Coast Balting Boating Rally 2019 and a farewell party in the marina's restaurant.  

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Sailing in Germany - from Krummin to Greifswald

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Sailing in Germany can be anything from enjoying the sun on deck to holding on during storms and rain. We learnt this during the day yesterday. It was a wonderful and refreshing sailing trip from Krummin to Greifswald.

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Life on board the sailing yacht Bavaria C50

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How are we doing on board the sailing yacht Bavaria C50? We have continued our sailing trip with "The Wind", now travelling from Poland to Germany. Today we also offer some photos and stories from life on board.

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Sailing trip through the Oder Lagoon - Szczecin Lagoon

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We have experienced a wonderful sailing trip through the Oder Lagoon, which is located on the border between Germany and Poland, near the Baltic Sea. The destination of the sailing trip was the city of Szczecin in Poland, which we will soon tell you more about.

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Sailing in Scotland (or in Sweden with your child)

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Do you remember sailing on the school ship Gratia last spring? It was a very special experience! We signed on as crew and sailed around the Stockholm archipelago for a long weekend, hoisting and salvaging sails, choking and pumping bilges. And of course we enjoyed the sun, adventure and fellowship!

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