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Meanwhile in Finland
As a family we drove by car to Kyläniemi peninsula on Easter Sunday morning. Have to say that a week ago the coltsfoots brought some hope but the same can’t be said of ice, snowsquall and frost today. Still, it was nice to admire the versatile landscape, enjoy the sunshine and listen to mysterious rumble of the ice. Birds don't have issues in freezing water The summer is at the door already, isn't it?
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Yellow Hue
Days are getting lighter and warmer. According to the latest official measurements thickness of ice cover on Lake Saimaa at Lauritsala is zero but based on eyewitness’ observations there are still somekind icy fluff on the water. Finland’s Environmental Admistration forecasts that surface water temperature should reach the level of 12°C in the last full week of May. Let’s hope the conditions are favorable for sailing then.
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The Picks of the Season 2016
The season started early this year but unfortunately it also ended early in our case because of other hurries. Now it’s better not to try boating on our waters. So, it’s a good time to look backwards and summarize the season. Weather There were many days with good sailing weather. On Saimaa our favorite condition was a steady southern breeze of F3 in the beginning of July.
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Kaunissaari
· The Gulf of Finland · Sarastus · 18 MThe benefits of a trailerable boat were shown once again. The forecast predicted rain, light air and even thunder for Lake Saimaa but a gentle breeze and sunshine for the Gulf of Finland. We decided to head for Keihässalmi in Pyhtää, where we launched Sarastus. Misty Kaunissaari Boat dog was pleased The day was a fine one and the gentle breeze took us to Kaunissaari, which we circumnavigated before landing on the sandy beach at the northern cape of the island.
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Suuri-Pisi
· The Gulf of Finland · Sarastus · 20 MGustav III was a colorful character in the history of Kingdom of Sweden. He was a talented king who reformed the kingdom different ways, including promoting freedom of speech, culture and freedom of religion. About six years after his accession he was having a trade journey with his royal naval fleet to St. Petersburg. During the journey stormy weather forced them to take refugee by Suuri-Pisi island.
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Hietasaari
· Suur-Saimaa · Sarastus · 11 MWhat would a summer be without a visit to Hietasaari island and swimming? We chose the more peaceful southwestern beach, as it was a sheltered shore, thanks for northeastern wind. We had good time swimming, eating picnic and looking for bilberries. Hietasaari island There were plenty of Coccinellidaes on the sand Ship's dog watching
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Pullikainen
· Suur-Saimaa · Sarastus · 20 MWe had a day trip to Pullikainen. The weather was perfect as a gentle breeze was blowing and the sun shined warmly. Such conditions are ideal for a both relaxed and swift family cruising. In the island, as usual, we had a picnic, swam and looked around a bit. What a perfect day! Pullikainen In the lagoon of the island there were many visitors On the southwestern shore
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In a Lightning on Lake Päijänne
· Päijänne · Pause · 20 MWhat does a Wayfarer sailor do in a Lightning? Well, at least not negotiating about a price! Seppo and I had been planning a sailing trip to Lake Päijänne. Because bringing the both boats there didn’t feel like a good idea, we decided to have a trip in Lightning first and in Wayfarer later. Lightning built by Seppo We launched at Korpilahti marina, which was a nice place, and headed for the south.
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Ilkonsaaret
· Suur-Saimaa · Sarastus · 20 MThe water was still quite cool but the winds light. We had a trip to the springy Ilkonsaaret islands. During the return trip we watched an interesting event of a cargo ship bypassing a raft. Pollen on water A tšasouna of the Orthodox Church The northern island Elke W bypassing a raft
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Satamosaari in May
· Suur-Saimaa · Sarastus · 9 MThis year May started exceptionally warm. During the last few days temperature reached over twenty centigrade, that has also affected to the surface water temperatures of the lakes. Lake Saimaa is over 12°C already. Bread engine doesn't fail Since the weather was sunny and the winds not too strong, we decided to have a trip to Satamosaari island. Actually the winds were that light from time to time that we had to rely on a bread engine, that’s an excellent way to burn some extra calories.