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SUP'ing the Baltic!

Started by Mauiguy, June 18, 2009, 10:37:12 AM

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June 18, 2009, 10:37:12 AM Last Edit: June 18, 2009, 10:39:06 AM by Mauiguy
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

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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

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June 28, 2009, 08:10:38 AM
SUPer Cool man, ;D

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

Randy

stoneaxe

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June 28, 2009, 08:55:22 AM
Very nice...reminds me of Maine.
Bob

8-4 Vec, 9-0 SouthCounty, 9-8 Starboard, 10-4 Foote Triton, 10-6 C4, 12-6 Starboard, 14-0 Vec (babysitting the 18-0 Speedboard) Ke Nalu Molokai, Ke Nalu Maliko, Ke Nalu Wiki Ke Nalu Konihi

Admin

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June 28, 2009, 09:32:50 AM Last Edit: June 28, 2009, 10:05:52 AM by Admin
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

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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?

Lobes

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July 02, 2009, 11:00:06 PM
Swedish snakes?  ??? you gotta be kidding.

Looks pretty nice. How about some photos of the other sort of 'wildlife' if you know what I mean  ;)
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