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Longbow of Argyll - Longbow in the Baltic; Helsinki .



Longbow in the Baltic; Helsinki .

Arriving at the very central Nylandska Jaktklubben with its wonderful view across the harbour to the city was a delight. The clubhouse and its marina occupy the small island of Blekholmen with a dedicated ferry service to the city. We had one of our more difficult instances of getting Longbow stern to on a corner of the pontoon, but were then grateful that Clupea moored next to us and allowed us to board using their stern deck. The skyline is dominated by the beautiful Helsinki Cathedral which Ted and I enjoyed visiting on Thursday.
We were pleased to welcome Hilary, Ted's cousin and her husband Rusty in time for the dinner in the historic clubhouse of the NJK. A beautifully Scandiavian wood clad building in muted white and green, it made us think of the RNCYC on the Clyde. Looking out from the dining room over the dressed fleet on the pontoons was a sight not to be forgotten.
On Thursday we were busy with crew changes, saying farewell to Dick and Budgie and hello to our daughter, Michele and her husband Dave. Various sorties into town were made. A most welcome find was the gorgeous covered market from which a wonderful array of goodies was bought both by Holly, ourselves and by Budgie and Dick who provided our dinner in great style. We only regretted not having another day to enjoy Helsinki, but on Friday morning had to bid Holly farewell after three and a half weeks and ask her to cast off our lines in readiness for the early parade of sail round and out of Helsinki harbour. With Holly we lost our source of nail varnish with which our toenails were painted as alternative courtesy flags!

Cake tally? Will the fantastic meringues from the covered market count? Especially for our gluten free skipper and excellent with strawberries.


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