Logs

Jambo - Nasty speed humps

Great day sailing yesterday in amongst the islands - must come back when we have more time to potter around with a local pilot bookBit of a shock as we came in to anchor and we slid across the top of a rock - trust the swedes to put speed humps in. Hopefully no damage done as only going 1 knotLeft early this morning to get down to Borgholm on Ola island. Will crack off early tomorrow to get to Kalmar for 12.30 when we meet Juergen who will lift Jambo on Monday for her winter restFeels a bit like the end of term as we head for the last day- can't believe it's all coming to an endMust fill in our end of rally survey form!IMG_0980. read more...

Jambo - Tom in the latest range from Armami

no wind and 60 miles to Arkosund so it's time to put the egg beater on at 6 knots - at least it's sunny so an excellent opportunity to get the latest summer gear on display IMG_0974. read more...

Jambo - Cycle ride on Armand

Cycle ride through the islands and snack lunch- Julia and Richard catch the ferry tomorrow to Stockholm and Tom and me take Jambo to the sailing club outside StockholmIMG_0939. read more...

Jambo - Evening sail in the Sun

Sun came out we headed north and rolled out the sails - perfect!Now on the lookout for a quiet anchorage for the nightIMG_0917. read more...

Jambo - Heatwave In Finland

Lovely cooling 30 knot wind helped keep the temperature down todayWanted a sauna at the end of the day but no takers from Jambo meant the marina wouldn't crank it up fo just oneWhisky was a good substitute!Sweet dreamsPIMG_0915. read more...

Jambo - Big guns on the ARC

Maybe not quite what you thought but we hung out with the big guns today on the fort at Helsinki Tomorrow we set off through the islands / rock hopping but the. Forecast is not greatPhilipIMG_0903. read more...

Jambo - Sunny morning in Helsinki

Arrived yesterday after another night sail but made good time Julia met us after her train trip up from St Petersburg and two nights of luxury!Club house here is fabulous with a warm welcomeTook a shot of this mermaid I found on the deck of Jambo with the clubhouse in the backgroundIMG_0892. read more...

Jambo - Haapasaari island

Beautiful spot to break the journey to Helsinki after rough old night bashing into the wind. Annie feeling better now on terra firmaGreat to be back in the EU!Impressive display of Russian military hardware in the night as they leave St Petersburg after Navy DayIMG_0854. read more...

Jambo - Sightseeing in St P

Off to The Hermitage but Navy day rehearsal has hijacked the program - back to the Metro to get inIMG_0775. read more...

Jambo - Ducks in a row

Interesting approach to St Petersburg Jambo asked to get 8 boats in fleet B together for a co ordinated entrance Who says these ARC folk can't get their ducks in line ! Enough to drive you quackers me thinksIMG_0767. read more...

Jambo - Dancing on the street

How I stopped John from joining in with the dancing required my fullskippers powers Much debate today about the winds over the next few days and the forecast seems to change quicklyCrew change over the next 24 hours soJambowill be ready to press on on MondayPhilipIMG_0765. read more...

Sea The Stars - log day 4

All gets a bit silly but fun…… never played with flags before unlike Sara on the rally from Moonshiner of Fermain who used to MAKE flags! SAM_9615. read more...

Jambo - Morning in Tallinn

Beautiful morningat the marina with Tallinn old town in the background Last day with Jay and Edgey so off to have a good snoop aroundMarina a good example of post war communist architecture and built for the OlympicsIMG_0742. read more...

Jambo - Cheers

Got to Tallinn after a good sail- much relief that we only had to motor for a few hours Was caught in a moment of weakness testing the local brew - off to eat some reindeer steaks later IMG_0755. read more...

Jambo - Gotska Sandon

After a poor nights sleep we eventually got off our berth poked our nose out the harbour and had a magical sail under the chute up to GSNearly there and hope to see Sammy the Seal tomorrow Jayjust modelling his Baltic range of clothing IMG_0738. read more...

Jambo - Ramble around the ramparts!

Enjoyed a guided tour of Visby with Peter our tour guide- a very beautiful town Back to Jambo now to get ready for the next leg to Tallinn via Gotska Sandonwhere hopefully we can see a seal colony. Crew may need the cato ninetails as sleeping off beer at lunchtime!IMG_0726 IMG_0727. read more...

Sea The Stars - log day 1

We have joined the Arc Baltic Rally!IMG_20170711_165958 - Copy. read more...

Sea The Stars - Log day 2

We had a 110 miles sail to Bornholm and en route and far from land a sweet but exhausted visitor crash landed on the boatIMG_20170710_161400_4. read more...

Sea The Stars - log day 2

He enjoyed his walnuts before flying off…………..IMG_20170710_162502 - Copy. read more...

Sea The Stars - log day 1

I had a great swim on the beach before we leftIMG_20170709_210309. read more...

Sea The Stars - log day 4

Dressing the boat! Tony and I trying to work out the right order. We tried to spell something rude but couldn’t so decided to conform!IMG_20170711_114855 - Copy. read more...

Sea The Stars - log day 1

Sea the Stars in Warnemunde where the rally startsIMG_20170709_193020. read more...

Jambo - Sunset on our way to Gotland

Sunsets have been a real treat - this was one as we made our way to Gotland PhilipIMG_0720. read more...