Sweden – SY Hullu Poro

⛵️…Transition…🚴‍♂️

On August 23, 2026

After 1 year, 5 month and 11 days our Lofoten Adventure comes to an end, starting in Dún Laoghaire/Ireland ending in Svineviken/Sweden. In other words, 530 consecutive days on board, with the exception of 10 nights leaving The Lady behind on its own. We feel, an intense but extremely rewarding time lies behind us.

We are happy to take a longer break while drawing plans up into the air for the next season. The focus and theme of our next Boating & Biking Adventure shall be slightly different.

I am now in the saddle, southbound, to improve our CO2 footprint even further.

Chapter closed.

Fair winds…

Bröderna Martinsson Varvs AB

By Bernd

On August 18, 2026

In B(H)iking, Sweden

In the meantime we have settled in in Svineviken, near Henån on Orust. Autumn seems to arrive quickly with morning temperatures around 10°C.

Besides familiarizing and some boat work, the sunny weather invites for short logistic rides into the nearby town.

Fair winds…

…one more night…

By Bernd

On August 16, 2026

In B(H)iking, Sweden

We squeezed out one more full day and night on this beautiful island & nature reserve and decided to leave tomorrow early hours only as we have less than 10nm to our final destination.

My attention was caught by one more very short gravel road running through the centre of the island. While chatting to a nice local Swede, I learned some insights about the island: 91 permanent inhabitants, 30 cattle & 5 moose versa 10’000 tourists during summer. Plenty of birds and beavers, no rabbits.

Härmanö, a nature reserve as old as me, founded even before the UNESCO nominated its first World Heritage Sites back in 1978.

What a marvelous spot, we shall be back next spring.

Fair winds…

Final Stop – Gullholmen…🇸🇪

By Bernd

On August 15, 2026

In B(H)iking, Sweden

After sailing along the Skagerak – Kattegat border line we arrived in Sweden and decided for a final stop before handing The Lady over to her new home, or bring her back to her maiden place – Orust. She needs some professional care, and we need a break. An intense time coming to an end.

I grabbed the opportunity to explore the short North-South highway of Härmanö Island under the sun. The whole island is a Nature Reservat with the exception of the community of Gullholmen.

I now understand, why this place is so popular for the Swedes in Summer.

Last time I missed it, while fellow sailor Jan hiked it all!

Fair winds…

Farewell Tour Orust

By Bernd

On April 30, 2024

In Sweden

Today I saw Orust from a different angle. Perhaps the reason is, that this was not so much a duty & logistic’s ride but rather for pleasure. On top of that, the weather contributed a lot. First time dressed in one layer only, soon we get the shorty out.

Every day you can recognize that spring has massively arrived now. Nature is changing quickly, daily I would say.

The bike is stored for now.

Fair winds…

…not adding up…

By Bernd

On April 29, 2024

In Sweden

Hard to understand, but if you look at this photo, two Hallberg-Rassy 34 adding up to 68ft in total. The new flagship, the Hallberg-Rassy 69, is only 1ft longer but 10 times the price. I don‘t get it but perhaps another example where zero does not count to much.🤔

Fair winds…

Hallberg-Rassy Varvs

By Bernd

On April 29, 2024

In Sweden

It was a short transfer from Svineviken to the Hallberg-Rassy Yard in Ellös, where we picked up our new propeller and some other parts from the wish list.

We are now all set for Norway, our next destination.

Fair winds…