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London; vistas and vitality

Posted on December 6, 2013 by captain

London. Maybe it’s the first time that Ruda has been back since she attended the London Boat Show in 1938.  It’s certainly the first time that she’s brought her current crew to their own capital city. [Show these gallery pictures … Continue reading →

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The English Channel; tankers, The Downs, a good pint

Posted on November 30, 2013 by captain

A bit of a wait for some propitious weather while the crew stocked up on French food goodies and walked Dunkirk’s historic beaches before a painless crossing of the world’s busiest shipping lane with tankers all intent on mowing down Ruda.  None did … Continue reading →

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The return journey; pesky Elbe, calm canals, a few more countries

Posted on November 20, 2013 by captain

Ruda and her crew felt more than a little sad to be leaving Prague after nearly five months.  Even though the low level of the Elbe meant that Ruda bumped along the bottom on a number of occasions the currents were not very much … Continue reading →

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The Elbe; fast current, spectacular walking, flooding

Posted on May 1, 2013 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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Poland; beaches, pirates and ice cream

Posted on August 15, 2012 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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Lithuania; The Curonian Lagoon, sand and amber

Posted on July 30, 2012 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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Latvia; Art Nouveau Riga, canoeing and golden sand

Posted on July 25, 2012 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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Estonia; rocks, boulders, erratics and lighthouses

Posted on July 3, 2012 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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Kotka; Wooden Boat Centre for winter

Posted on October 1, 2011 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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Saimaa; clean, clear water, sauna, mushrooms, berries

Posted on July 22, 2011 by captain

Anteeksi, mutta tämä kirjoitus on saatavana ainoastaan näillä kielillä: English.

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