Dear Readers,

relatively long time there was nothing to read, obwohl wir in der Zwischenzeit ein sehr schönes Segelwochenende auf Ærø verlebt und unendlich viele Fotos geschossen haben. Das hat zwei Gründe: Zum einen ist Johannes gerade für die YACHT in der dänischen Südsee unterwegs und somit von der Online-Welt so gut wie abgeschnitten – weshalb wir fanden, that it was a nice idea, wenn ich einmal den Blog füttere. “As hard as this may not be well”, I thought, “at least I was in high school …” Frankly, I'm probably not as accurate belongs, as John has explained to me the most important thing in fast forward. Anyway, it did not succeed me, publish anything, I missed it very clear that computer skills. And this is finally the second reason. That - or that John had forgotten, I grant admin rights to the homepage … 🙂

On the last weekend of June, all signs pointed to Sailing. The weather forecast promised sunshine in every hole, George and Irene are also reported on Friday morning from the Kiel Canal to Kiel. The two wanted to go long ago in the Danish Baltic Sea have, However, the Rhine led in recent weeks as little water, that they are not even from her moorings in Krefeld, came away to be able to leave for the north. Perfect timing. Ich selbst hatte mir nach der Lernerei der letzten Monate und einer vierstündigen mündlichen Prüfung am Freitag ein Segelbonbon verdient. John anyway, it is always ready to sail 🙂

After the “Zig Zag” had tied up with George and Irene Kopperby next to us, läuteten wir am Freitagabend also schon zu viert ein schönes Wochenende ein. A small gas grill has been unpacked and gentlemen, has gebruzzelt, there's no tomorrow. A great part.

The next morning, John once installed the new autopilot to an end. The uncle had bought for the upcoming summer cruise in advance and it should be tested schonmal. When installing John had to make quite adventurous back sprains. Then the time ran out, everything had to go very quickly once, so we get the bridge still in Kappeln. Finally, it makes only an hour. After we had yet to be made shortly in Kappeln (“Zig Zag” across the bridge, “Gipsy Girl” before), went out there and to Denmark.

But first there was a way to calibrate for the autopilot. We were very excited, whether he would make it, the fat lady to keep on track. The control of “Gipsy Girl” is a bit special, it takes five and a half revolutions of the wheel gets tough, there has to be done so neatly that autopilot. Well, that we have such large solar panels, around him enough to power. For a short time and with little wind, the autopilot has also done his job properly, irgendwann lief “Gipsy Girl” But time and again off course. Damage. Problem postponed, now first had to be sailed. (Meanwhile, he works but!)

Windmäßig sollte es nach Ærø gehen. Whoosh, the flaps up and down for. We were so fast, The sun was not really behind. Even faster was the “Zig Zag”. For a while we were sailing side by side. Before the two us abhängten, they still have the beautiful pictures of “Gipsy Girl” under sail shot, yes could you see here that you already.

First destination: Søby. The village had me in a very good memory. Almost exactly two years ago, John and take me there once before, damals noch mit der kleinen “Fläckbäsh”, einer Hurley 22. My first night ride, a pretty windy yet to. A great experience. Nice, this time to see the lighthouse during the day, I had the time to keep an eye on all night.

On the “Zig Zag” four were already ready steaming pots of cocoa, when we arrived in Søby and it was not long, there was also reactivated the grill. I must say, it is always ready to sail 🙂. The harbor was relatively empty, anyway we went to the parcel at an outdoor bar overlooking a strip of land with lots of colorful beach houses, after which the evening sun slowly disappeared. Vorher schauten wir uns aber noch das Städtchen mit seinen kleinen und schiefen Häuschen mit den bunten Fassaden und Türen an und freuten uns, how beautiful everything is maintained and preserved. No wonder, dass Ærøskøbing auch als “Fairy-tale city” is called.

Now Irene had, who previously have not been in Denmark, But make haste acquaintance with a Pølser, jener quiet laths Wabbelwurst, the, wrapped in a bun, just tastes really nice Danish! Yummy! And now how to spend the evening? That klar, The grill had to work again. But not just any, This time if you please a barbecue par excellence!

Stage 1: Grilling on the Strand!
Fortunately, we had the outboard of John’ Kollegen an Bord, which was quickly “Klein Erna” strapped, Grillkram invited and go to the nearby beach. George and Irene also had something, what could be described as a boat with a lot of goodwill, but rather reminded me of an old wrinkly elephant skin, Water was also purely. But had an outboard motor, the, a dream. The later had to be attached directly to the Erna, An exquisite pleasure of driving fast, I finally let me not miss. I've learned something new, namely, to land on the beach. Worked … einigermaßen gut. Als Appetizer kamen erst Berner Würstchen, the house brand, the cheese with bacon in it and turn, and then bananas on the grill.

Stage 2: Grilling on the Boot.
Later it was again on the “Zig Zag” comfortable. Look on with sundowner in hand, just at sunset. But we had really a wonderful berth, directly in the front row! And then: Grilled! Midnight snack, so to speak.

The last day of the short break guided us through the pretty and curvy in places, especially low waters to Marstal , always the “Zig Zag” after, had our charts on board. John fumbled for the control of another card 1988 out, But sometimes, the more uncertainty managed, Certainty. Marstal parted then unfortunately our paths, but not squashed without first having a Abschiedspølser. The city just gabs on the run, We finally had to get back in the evening, the bridge opening in Kappeln. After Marstal we'll have to sail again, I've seen, there is a maritime museum and you can sit and watch for the restoration of an old schooner …

For George and Irene went to the north, The two had one week left, before she had to go back anpeilen Krefeld. The weekend ended as, had begun as, with a beautiful little sailing route, This time even in the sun with a picnic and Danish cockpit. Meanwhile, however, we were already pretty late, so late, that we had all the time the engine to run with, obwohl wir auch unter Segeln eine gute Reisegeschwindigkeit drauf hatten. The loop we had almost for us, presumably, because not only advanced the time, but it was also Monday. Once again a beautiful sunset at the lighthouse before Schleimünde. John always says “kitschy”, But I think, He finds this is quite nice! I also.

A blog post by Cati, very soon the sails would.

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