So…it has been quite on the blog for a very long time. Since last post I have been looking for job options in my new city, Copenhagen. No dough, no flow under the keel! But the boat haven’t been standing all that still, so this post is a summary on the winter and it’s small trips. Also about why Winter sailing is sooo under estimated in my opinion.

Choosing not to lock her down

When I got to Copenhagen, I noticed that the other people living in their flooting mansions and yachts started to “lock them” down. Heavy mooring, double everything, insulating mat, cockpit tent and a mess on the deck. Frigg looked normal with her lights on.
I had a 4 kw Diesel air heater installed to keep me warm and snug throughout the winter, and also opening up for staying warm while sailing and anchoring. It is all about the gear to be honest.
In my previously port, Aarhus, i met a pensionist that I got along with really well and he is one of m mentors in the sense of sailing… but the catch is that he dared me to sail in the Winter. Heavy winds and snow…don’t let it stop you!.. So I decided to try that out.
I got a hold on some good winter clothing and started just taking the old girl, Frigg, out on short sails…and we kept sailing

That guy must be crazy

There is a loneliness to be experienced when sailing; both inside yourself and around you. Winter time here in Denmark means no sailing vessels in your way…more or less. We met no other sailors in the winter time, and most ports around Copenhagen was barren and no fee required. Might as well be a curfew going on; thats how alone we were.
Pulling into Malmø, Helsingør, Helsingborg and on and on, the few people we met thought we were crazy and were open and eager to hear stories. Open and honest curiosity from strangers; wonderful!

IN tFrigg in Malmø

The experiences

Generally sailing is full of experiences, but sailing in the winter seems to open up something completely new. When the salty water is frozen in the beard, snow on the deck, nothing seems to be warm and even the ropes are frozen…. you feel like a young boy again, setting out on adventure with his young puppy on the side (that’s Frigg by the way…maybe not that young anymore hehehe).

The wind is more stable and plenty of it. It seems more moody and straight on compared to the temperamental summer wind that comes and goes.

If you have any doubts on whether or not sailing in the winter is for you. Suit up and get going.

I´ve added some images below from the winter trips. See you on the icy cold sea.

What is on my Winter Clothing list?