The first snow

Sweden, Åkersberga. 2010-10-22

The first snow this season. Now it's time to cover the sailboat with a warm and nice press that keeps the snow away from the little boat.

Now is the sailing season finally over in the Stockholm area. Time for rest and time for other interest hobbies, Beer drinking for example and some restoration at home.

The rudder attachment

Sweden, Åkersberga, 2010-10-16

A close up photo of the rudder attachment, or what the english spoken people call it, showing that it is worn. Does somebody have an idea how to fix it? The worn is not a big problem I guess but the rudder feels a bit loose when sailing.

I was lucky to get the engine off the boat and stored inside just in time before the first cold. The nigth after it was realy cold and the water in the buckets outside was frosen and the temperature was down below zero degrees celsius for a long period.

Home at last

Sweden, Åkersberga, 2010-10-09

After a hard days work the Alacrity finally is home for the winter rest. It wasn't easy to get her up on the trailer. It was the first time and the trailer wasn't fully designed for the Alacrity. Next time I will take her up it's going to be much easier. Now I know exactly the exact measures and the trailer will be very precised trimmed.

Me and my father

Sweden, Stockholm, 2010-10-02

My father and I was sailing in light to moderate winds. A nice day and everything worked out well.

Oktober bier festival

Germany, Munich 2010-09-24

No sailing this weekend. I spent a couple of days in germany drinking beer which ís another nice hobby.

Sailing with my brother

Sweden, Stockholm 2010-09-18

It was practicle total calm. No wind at all but I practised sailing anyway. It's a lot to learn even if there is no wind.

Coffe and sandwishes tastes better in a boat than in a kitchen.

After a short rainshower there suddenly became a light wind that was enough for the boat to move forward. Approximatly 1 knot I guess.
However, It was a wonderful day and I still like sailing even without any wind.

My first trip

Sailing for the very first time. I was very nervous I have to admit. But every thing went out well. I even succeded to hoist and haul the sails all by himself without trouble. This time I only tried the mainsail.