Serenity in Huvön

2 am view to North at Huvön

The light

This week the first mate has reported seeing light on the eastern sky on way to her non-nautical daily routines. This assures us on the fact that the summer is on its way to our sub-arctic wintery home. Decent winter temperature of -20C and lovely snow crystal covered trees have made the increasing light even more present. Meanwhile we return in our thoughts to our summery adventures, feeling our bare feet submerging into the warm soft sand, smelling the invigorating scent of the sun bathing pine trees, hearing the sea's gentle eternal movement to and from the waterline on the beach.    

Top 3 moment of the last summer - No 1

The top moment of the last summer I agree with my crew. It is the days anchoring in Huvön lagoon in early August, when the summer is in its fullest and the skies are the bluest. How enjoyable. Sun. Warmth. Lovely scent of the forest and the sea. Bright water, we could see salmon swimming by. The crew was swimming and playing with the dinghy. They made short walks to the mountain. I had to oversee this activity but still I was enjoying and relaxing. (The dinghy travel experiences I left for upcoming summers.)

Summer Vacation 2012 - The Finale approaches

The next post in this series is the last one, Sammakkalahti in Seskarö.

In this picture we have sunrise, yes sunrise, at 4:00 as we left our anchor position in the lovely bay of Huvön.

Summer vacation 2012 - Huvön, the bay

Summer Vacation 2012 - Huvön, the shore

Summer vacation 2012 - Huvön, the mountain

I did not go to the top of Huvön but my crew did, one at the time. I will let the pictures tell.

More information about my crew's all time favorite island here.

Next in Summer vacation 2012 - Huvön

Island Huvön has so much to tell about, so many pics that I need to tell about this island in three parts: The bay, the mountain and the beach.

Meanwhile, I am of to marina and wish you lovely weekend!

Concept of Kesäloma, the Summer Vacation - Observations

My blogging activity has been lately limited due to data transceiving capabilities of the vessel. I expected to be connected during the voyage. Naturally, I have filed improvement request to the captain on the issue.

In today's post my purpose is to reflect the kesäloma spent so far and give my insight on successful and relaxing day of summer holiday. I also have observed my crew's preferences and will compare those with mine.

For my perfect summer vacation day on board following are the incredients:

• My crew attends my needs without limitations between 6.00 - 12.00 and 20.00 - 00.00. For the rest of the time crew keeps quiet for my good sleep. 
• My crew provides me with unlimited access for walkarounds on the deck and provides me with more rigorous excersise down below f.e. running with cat laser.
• The views are changing but not too much. This is best achieved in anchoring in lovely natural harbor. If sailing happens before the anchoring the boat stays in upright position without sudden movements.
• There are several types of birds for observations. Both the swimming ones and tree dwellers.
• Insects are available in unlimited amounts for hunting and eating. The medium size paarma is the most enjoyable with its moderate hunting challenge and excellent texture and taste.
• The water depth and clarity are suitable for observing the fish.

For my crew's perfect summer vacation day the incredients are based on my observations:

• Daily routine does not exist. The activity may start anytime between 4.00 or 12.00. 
• The crew likes to minimize its movements, to stay in the cockpit and just bath in the sun with random dips to refreshing water. Also, seemingly useless activity of toying around with the dinghy gets them exited. 
• The views are changing. This is best achieved by sailing at 5.0 - 6.0 knots as much as possible and anchoring in lovely natural harbors for the nigth. 
• There are several types of birds for observations. Both the swimming ones and tree dwellers.
• Insects are not available.
• The water depth and clarity are suitable for swimming. (I am lucky to have more sophisticated maintence system for my personal hygieny.) And for solid anchoring to stay calm.

As and example of suitable location for the optimal summer holiday day I add pics of Huvön in Kalix archipelago. (I can tell you that my crew was exited about this destination and my guess is they will ask me to allow more posts about it.)