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Exploring Bornholm



After arrival in Ronne on the western coast of Bornholm throughout Monday evening and Tuesday morning, the fleet have enjoyed much of what the island has to offer. For many, the first day was spent resting following the sail from Kiel, particularly for the ten double handers that the ARC Baltic fleet has.

The harbour, despite its main use as a commercial port has provided perfect accommodation for the 27 boats and more importantly has offered shelter from the north easterly gales that have been blowing the last couple of days. The pretty town centre is only a short walk away and has a variety of restaurants, bars and good supermarkets for provisioning.

          

The first free evening in port marked a special occasion for the fleet having completed their first passage of their six week adventure of the Baltic together. As a result, a pot luck barbecue was organised where crews cooked their dinner over an appropriately sized barbecue accompanied by plentiful drink.  Despite being sheltered, the evening came to an end marked by the impressive sky caused by the wind conditions that are uncharacteristic for the Baltic this time of year.

     

Today crews had the opportunity to take a bus tour of northern Bornholm where they visited important historical sites including northern Europe’s largest medieval fortification, Hammershus Castle.  A stop off in Allinge gave chance for people to try a typical Danish smoke house for lunch.  The inhabitants of Bornholm claim that the first ever herring was smoked on the island. Visiting carvings from 1100BC and a medieval church dating back to the 12th century it’s been fascinating day learning about the local history of the Island. A visit to Svaneke confirmed the decision to shelter in Ronne on the western side of Bornholm however gave crews the chance to explore the pretty town and its narrow picturesque streets and preserved fishing houses from the 17th century.

Due to the strong north easterly winds that continue until Saturday morning, the planned departure tomorrow is likely to be delayed until the winds subside before leaving to Visby on Gotland, a 200nm passage. 


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