Author Topic: SUP'ing the Baltic! (Read 2039 times)

Mauiguy · « **on:** June 18, 2009, 10:37:12 AM »

Hi folks,

I'm leaving Saturday 6/20 for Sweden and will be there through mid July. I won't be able to make the Naish event on Maui, but I will be cruising around the Stockholm archipelago on a new Jimmy Lewis 12'6" distance board. This will be my 11th trip to Sweden since my wife's family is from there. I can tell you the place is a mecca for sailing, kayaking, boating, and other fun activities. Here are a few pics to give you a sense of what the place looks like. It's basically a network of 20,000 beautiful islands that form a vast network of pristine waterways that form a gateway to the Baltic sea. When I return, I'll post an update with pictures and possibly some videos under the Travel topic.

Aloha!

Gary

Mauiguy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2009, 03:42:05 AM »

O.K, I know it's not Teahupo'o or the Galapagos, but this place is a truly beautiful place for flat water cruising. I have not seen a single other person on a SUP board but I'm sure that will change. So far I've managed to draw lots of attention (even go-arounds by boats) as curious onlookers stare at this strange new sport they've probably never heard of before.

Yesterday I completed one of my goals of paddling around Resarö. It was longer than I thought, but I think I'll be in good shape to start doing Maliko runs when I get back home to Maui.

Hope to have some pictures posted at some point, that is, if anyone's remotely interested. $:-\$

Aloha!

Gary

Bolt Upright · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2009, 08:10:38 AM »

SUPer Cool man,

Keep us posted... with plenty pics.
Hope to talk story when you back on island.
Interested to her more about your trip.

Randy

stoneaxe · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2009, 08:55:22 AM »

Very nice...reminds me of Maine.

Admin · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:32:50 AM »

Quote from: stoneaxe on June 28, 2009, 08:55:22 AM

Very nice...reminds me of Maine.

That's funny. My first thought was almost the same: Sweden's in New Hampshire?.

Mauiguy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2009, 01:56:54 PM »

Quote from: Admin on June 28, 2009, 09:32:50 AM

Quote from: stoneaxe on June 28, 2009, 08:55:22 AM
Very nice...reminds me of Maine.

That's funny. My first thought was almost the same: Sweden's in New Hampshire?.

I'm wondering if they have any snakes there like they do here?