Christiansø to Utklippan

Yesterday’s sail from Ystad to Christiansø was a scorcher, in 25 knots wind on the starboard quarter. We rushed and rolled at max speed all the way. Very few boats in the harbour which was blissfully calm after all those waves. First choice of tie-up spot was unpopular with the eiderduck nesting in the truck-tire fender, so we moved along to the next one. Tummy said it was time for food, so I rolled to the restaurant to see if it was open. It was, just. Waitress was kind and persuaded the chef to turn on the cooker again. Anything thankyou. Steak OK? Yes!  Bit tough, but very nourishing. Retired to Josin, replete and restored. Watched the gulls wind-soaring the long building, and avoiding each other with skill.

Early to bed for an early start this morning. 6 am. Bother, the toilet pump wouldn’t. Corrosion in the fuse. Bypassed. Temporary fix. Continue morning, though delayed.

Lovely sunny day again, slightly less wave activity, less wind too, only 15 kt, still in the same WSW direction, pushing Josin along to the NNE very nicely indeed. Maybe with such progress, ETA Utklippan 16:30,  (clever these modern instruments), the alternative harbour, Sandhamn, 10 nm further on, will be a better goal, we’ll see.

All’s well