Monthly Archives: July 2011

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

Posted on July 22, 2011 by captain

Far to the east Ruda hoisted her Russian courtesy ensign briefly in order to get to the start of the Saimaa canal. This lake- and canal system enabled a timber trade which for years was the mainstay of the Finnish economy … Continue reading →

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Helsinki; mooring with the best view of the city

Posted on July 10, 2011 by captain

Navigating eastwards from the Åland Islands, Ruda visited the maritime city of Turku before arriving in her 5th European capital city; Helsinki. The crew cycled around the city finding Art Nouveau architectural details while Ruda enjoyed a rather luxurious mooring in Finland’s oldest … Continue reading →

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