Summer 2011. Sailing back home 1. Ærøskøbing to Middelfart

Ærøskøbing was the most southern town we visited this summer. We are now sailing towards Orkney from Ærø island. 

Leaving Ærøskøbing

After sailing for 12 miles in light SE winds, we anchored at Lyø island for the night.The bay was very shallow and we had to anchor a long way from the shore.

Next day, continued sailing for 32 miles in SW winds , sometimes up to 20-25 kns. and anchored at Mosvig bay for the night. Next morning arrived in Middelfart Yachthavn where visitors moorings are very exposed, being at the enterance.

 

Couple days later, forecast was for strong NW winds, so we decided to move. The plan was to go to Strib, but once through Fanø sund we had a 3 kn current against us which made getting under the Middelfart bridge interesting. 

 

So, we went into the Gamel Havn just after the bridge. This was a pleasent change after the yacht harbours. A real harbour with lots of old wooden boats below the old part of the town.

Hanging gardens above Middelfart Gamel Havn