The Brightest Jewel
From Hanko we head north towards Turku through many narrow passageways, some
barely wider than the ship. A small thunderstorm offers a welcome break from the
lull and carries us the last few
Hauke Maack
Skerryworld
Helsinki being our easternmost port of call, we set course due west. However, as
there is not much wind, we dock at a small jetty on the tiny island of
Käärmesaari (Snake Island)
Across the Gulf
After another day of smooth seas we reach the small island of Prangli, just 9
nautical miles east of Aegna. Finally, the forecast promises some wind for the
afternoon, but we still set
City Life and Calm Seas
The day after we arrive in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, Anne joins our ranks
to bolster our crew to six. We explore the old Hanseatic City and are delighted
to discover it'
Among the Islands
We set a northerly course with an early start and hope to reach another small
Island in the Gulf of Riga, Kihnu. We make good speed at first, however, towards
the afternoon the