Vinga: a shelter of an island - and on to the grande finale: Goeteborg

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we go for a stroll and look at some of the material about Vinga that is available in the harbor's shop. it turns out that we have sailed to Vinga for a similar reason as many sailors before us: on the search for an approachable shelter. the island features several markers that testify to its long history as a place where sailors wait for a storm to pass. there are several historic navigational aides, ranging from simple piles of stones to lighthouses, both historic and modern - check out the pictures.

we leave Vinga after a few hours, just before the pilot boat returns. a southerly wind takes us to Goeteborg, where the Dandelion will be winterized at the Vindile Varvet. the trip ends like it began: with a smooth sail that is nothing but pleasure. Gery spends most of the time on the foredeck in the sun as we enjoy a first taste of the Goeteborg archipelago. next year, we'll be back for seconds.

here is a link to the boatyard, where Dandelion will spend the next winter:
http://www.vindilevarvet.se/batplatser-i-goteborg/

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