Archipelago tour part 2: Jurmo – Korppoo – Hirvensalo
Finland has been enjoying the very warm early summer weather this year. During the last couple of days, the temperatures … Continue reading “Archipelago tour part 2: Jurmo – Korppoo – Hirvensalo”
Sailing Blog
Weekend archipelago tour: Airisto – Jurmo
On Friday evening, we began a long weekend tour of the southern Archipelago Sea. Our departure was delayed until quite … Continue reading “Weekend archipelago tour: Airisto – Jurmo”
Maintenance: Seals for cockpit locker lids – trial and error
Cockpit locker lids have caused me a headache multiple times. The original seals were bonded tightly, but after over twenty … Continue reading “Maintenance: Seals for cockpit locker lids – trial and error”
Start of Sailing Season 2013
Nice warm weather and good easterly wind was scheduled for Saturday, so we were in hurry to get everything ready … Continue reading “Start of Sailing Season 2013”
The launch and stepping the mast
We launched finally on Thursday and the mast was stepped on Friday. It is interesting when we have spent a … Continue reading “The launch and stepping the mast”
Ready for the launch!
During the last few days we have been busy in getting everything ready for the launch, which is taking place … Continue reading “Ready for the launch!”
Maintenance update: Checklist
-Teak deck repairs — Check -Rudder blade repair — Check -Epoxy barrier coating 5x — Check (4/5) -Deck vent/windlass re-installation— Check -New seals for cockpit locker lids — Check … Continue reading “Maintenance update: Checklist”
A New Home Port!
For this season, Dolphin Dance has a new home port as we got a berth for this summer from a … Continue reading “A New Home Port!”
Safety on board: avoiding ships
Discussion has lately been vivid on the subject of sailboats vs. ships on various internet’s sailing forums. Locally, we had … Continue reading “Safety on board: avoiding ships”
Maintenance update: When shall she be floating again?
Two years ago, Dolphin Dance was already floating in the beginning of May. Last year, she was launched on the … Continue reading “Maintenance update: When shall she be floating again?”