East of Sweden: Wind force ??? [14]

High winds were expected, but I was in between the islands, and the winds were from the back. So no problem. Until I took a wrong route, the old route of yesterday was still on my watch, and I followed it too far back. I had to do a bigger crossing. It was just a few kilometers, but with a wind force 6+++ it was a bit over the edge. After that crossing I could go on for a bit, until I had to turn upwind in more open water again. Too much waves meant I had to stop at one of the many islands that were around. A power boat race gave some amusement, but the island had nu suitable camping spot at all!
The wind died later in the evening, which meant I could sail on, into a nice bay, where dinner and a nice campfire awaited. Thinking about if this will be the last evening out?
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...
Licensed from imlcollective.uk/
PK Jazz Collective - Sail the Sea

[@davelawrence6777]

Both terror and excitement it's the memories that make life worth living.
Thanks for sharing

[@geoffburrill9850]

Fair flying in that wind.

[@ambroos9436]

It is nice to show your considerations and worries! That’s all part of the “deal” when you are kayaking/canoeing/sailing all alone! Keep up your enthusiasm and enjoy the nature and everything it is offering you! 👍🏼

[@Canoesailor]

Thanks, yes the rewards are great, sometimes worry, sometimes bored and stuck, often in good places!

[@jamessandman3708]

You adapted and overcame. Those were some pretty big winds! That camping spot didn't look too bad. Thanks for taking us along!....⛵⛵⛵

[@Canoesailor]

Yes great spot in the evening, trying to spot wildlife, but no deer or bears there ;)

[@robhosailor]

Wow!!! Exciting sailing indeed! Great!

[@sailoutofagarage6212]

An exciting day I can see. It was rather windy when I was around in those areas last time as well.

[@billmoody9736]

I have noticed that you leave the outriggers on all the time - has that become something permanent or only when you're on long trips with possible big waves and wind
Thanks for taking us along on your excursions!

[@Canoesailor]

Yes with anything possibly risky I leave the outriggers on, on inland waters or real quiet weather I store them in the boat.

[@user-ut8db4sy6c]

Good afternoon I'm watching your videos! Very interesting! Tell me, what was the highest speed you achieved on your boat?

[@Canoesailor]

Thanks! I did 12.2 knots, measured by gps, 5 second average. I regularly clock 8 knots planing with luggage, 10 with an empty canoe. I'm upgrading the boat now, my dream is to do 15 knots