Harbour Days

It’s now the last week of the Danish School holidays, and harbour mania is coming to an end.

It’s been like this. If you want a berth in Ærøskøbing marina or in its harbour, you have two options. Arrive at 10am when there is a mass exodus (we counted 70 boats leaving as we arrived last week) and grab a berth QUICK, or arrive the night before, and hope that there is still room to raft up alongside other boat overnight, sometimes rafted five alongside each other, then in the morning make a dash for a box berth that has just been freed up by one of the seventy.

Then sets in the doubt that if you leave, you may never find another space. So we stayed a few days and explored the island of Ærø, one of the nicest in the area.

Eventually we plucked up courage and sailed across to Horup Hav, a sleepy little village with a new marina, and some space for guests alongside.

But there are always the island ferries to dodge, and they don’t take prisoners!

When we arrived the day was windless, and perfect for relaxing, (especially after William’s ferry fright, lol).

Since the forecast is now for wind and rain, we are staying here in Horup Hav for a few days more. But the sun is shining at the moment, and kite surfers are jumping in the waves, so there is a bit of entertainment. It’s a good day for a boat scrub and catch up with washing too.

And I’m sure I can see an ice cream kiosk in the corner of the harbour 😋