East of Sweden: 10.6 knots! [3]

This was a fun day. Slowly waking up, not willing to leave this wonderful spot. Then a sea crossing, at the start of the Gota canal, with a big leftover swell. Then I turned inland, in sheltered waters, and the wind picked up. Squalls were coming through with even more wind. After a few of these, I decided it wasn't too much wind, so I took a reef out, and started sending the boat. Fun! It resulted in a nice speed, 10.6 knots. Not a record for me (12.2 is fastest), but a record for a boat loaded with camping gear.
I rented a small cabin, had a wonderful bath in freezing waters, then a wonderful meal. I took much time studying the map, I'm still hoping to reach Gavle, where there is a train going south to collect my car, and it is the end of the area with the most islands. It's a big stretch, but maybe it is doable?
To find camping places and shelters, a great collection via google maps can be found at:
map.campwild.org/
The location of the shelter map sites seem to be changed a lot, so you can google "shelter map Sweden" as well to find good locations (or use your eyes ;)
My boat:
Design by Axel Schmid
Artemis Sailing Canoe: www.bootsbaugarage.ch/kit.htm
My rig (lugsail cruising rig with carbon mast, and Mylar laminate sail with aluminum mast):
Design by Michael Storer
reallysimplesails.com/three-s...
Music licensed from freemusicarchive.org/
Bleu Dot Sessions - Warm Fingers

[@geoffburrill9850]

Another leg of your journey done and a decent amount of wind to help you on your way. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamessandman3708]

Thanks for sharing............⛵⛵⛵

[@Canoesailor]

Thanks for watching!

[@robhosailor]

Great trip and video ❗😁🌟

[@damoog5985]

So enjoying your videos, thanks.

[@Canoesailor]

Was fun to be in them too ;)

[@jamessandman3708]

@@Canoesailor Ha ha ha! I bet!! ..⛵⛵⛵

[@GalacticTrails]

What a beautiful video. I was never inspired to try putting sails on my canoes until now ! 🎉

[@Canoesailor]

Thanks, it sails well ;)

[@arjen-de-vries]

Hey Koos, I watch all your movies. Just a bit jealous. I admire and respect your sense of adventure.

[@Canoesailor]

Thanks Arjan, somehow I need to do this, don't know why ;)

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

Nice with those wind shelters, if you bring a camping shower you don't need a hostel.

[@Canoesailor]

Yrs every day swimming was a bit too cold for me