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Writer: Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist
So it had finally come; the day of departure! And after all the goodbyes, surely the tears should have stopped when all the farewells were complete? But no!
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Writer: Anki Palerby Hjelmqwist
In Marina di Ragusa in Sicily, which is the harbour where we are wintering now, we often hear different stories about how people became long-distance sailors and ended up here. Sometimes thanks to the conviction that "it sounds like a great life" and without previous sailing experience. For others, it is a dream they have nurtured for a long time, which has then been allowed to grow.
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Writer: Co-operation partner
A sailing holiday is an adventure that offers both freedom and nature experiences. For a successful and safe sailing holiday, good planning and the right equipment are essential. This guide gives you tips and advice to prepare for your next sailing holiday, whatever your level of experience.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Many times we have dreamed of going on a sailing holiday. Maybe in the Mediterranean? Imagine gliding along the crystal clear waters by boat, only to dock at one charming island or guest harbour after another. Here are three destinations where we dream of sailing!
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Have you thought about sailing in the Baltic Sea? Have you considered the southern part of the Baltic Sea, which includes Lithuania, Kaliningrad, Poland, eastern Germany and Bornholm? We give you tips on the easiest way to find guest harbours and an exciting sailing trip in summer 2020.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
What's it like sailing along Germany's Baltic Sea coast? We had the chance to discover the area around Usedom, Peenestrom and Greifswald from a sailboat – a journey with small natural harbors, bridge openings, fishing villages and historic towns. And weather that varied from bright sunshine to strong winds and pouring rain.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
How are we doing on board the sailing yacht Bavaria C50? We have continued our sailing trip with "The Wind", now travelling from Poland to Germany. Today we also offer some photos and stories from life on board.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: August 2026 | The Oder Lagoon stretches between Poland and Germany, inside the islands of Usedom and Wolin. We got to experience the area from the water when we sailed from Świnoujście to Szczecin – a journey of around seven hours through canals and open water, accompanied by a whole retinue of sailboats.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: September 2026 | The sailing ship Gratia was built back in 1900 and has had an eventful life to say the least. She has changed both name, owner and homeland, been a private pleasure yacht and eventually became a school ship in Sweden. We ourselves have had the privilege of sailing with Gratia in the Stockholm archipelago – but here we delve into the fascinating history of the ship.
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Writer: Helena Bergström
Updated: September 2026 | What's it really like to sail on an old school ship? We had the chance to join the sailing ship Gratia and spend a long weekend as part of the crew.
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