After several days of rain and storms, a high-pressure system was finally moving in. With the forecast looking promising, David and I decided to make the most of it and spend one last weekend in the archipelago before the sailing season came to a close.

Not long ago, I moved my boat to a new harbor, which means I can now keep it in the water for an extra month each year. Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons for sailing, so Marcus, David, and I decided to take advantage of the quieter waters and spend a weekend out in the archipelago. It was pure bliss—just the three of us and a few majestic sea eagles, with no one else around.

Finally, the day had come – the 2024 edition of Gullviverallyt! This year, David and I sailed with our girls once again. After a long and cold winter, we were really excited. The weather started off a bit gloomy, but soon we were promised plenty of sunshine and perfect winds.

And so it was, the last sail of the year. The forecast promised plenty of wind and sunshine. We set off on Saturday morning, deciding to head north. A brisk southeast wind of 7-8 m/s was blowing, and we set our course for Stora Nassa.

As the sailing season was coming to a close, I felt a bit stressed about how little time I’d spent on the water this year. So, I decided to take a short solo trip over the weekend. I didn’t head out until 4 PM, which made for a brief but enjoyable sail to Torkorna before the evening darkness rolled in.

In this year's Gullviverally, we sailed for the first time in many years with the original crew, Team Luffa – that is, David, Marcus, Petter, and me. The kids had to stay home this time because it was all about "old man's sailing" on the agenda!

On Saturday, I launched Luffa, and by evening, the guys came over so we could step the mast. The following morning, we cast off for a sail out into the archipelago. The season is finally underway!

Last weekend, we enjoyed our final weekend at sea before the boat gets hauled out. David came up from Kalmar, and we set off on Saturday morning. The sun was shining, and the winds were in our favor.

On the last night, the wind was expected to pick up, so we played it safe and anchored in Koxviken. It turned out to be a short but fantastic sailing trip, filled with plenty of sunshine and delicious food!

It was the first weekend in May, and I had an overwhelming craving to get out on the water and sail. When I asked around, none of my friends were able to join, so I decided to go solo. The day was absolutely perfect, with a gentle northerly breeze—ideal for some peaceful solo sailing!

The second part of the vacation started off great. A few days earlier, David, Petter, and I had sailed the boat down to Västervik, and now it was time for David and me to head north again with the girls.

Finally, the long-awaited vacation was here! David, Petter, and I had three days to sail from Stockholm to Västervik. Later, once we arrived, I would return with David and the kids to sail back along the same route, offering a chance to enjoy the journey from both directions.

After last year's amazing sailing trip to Norsten, we couldn't wait to go back. So, on Friday evening, me, David, and the girls set sail for another trip to our new favorite spot.

Once again this year, Ornö Runt was canceled due to the pandemic, but Berndt and I were so eager to sail that we decided to create our own race around Ornö—Luffa vs Huxflux. So, Marcus came up from Västervik, and we sailed down to Kolnäsviken on Friday evening, where we met up with Berndt. The next morning, the race was on!

This weekend turned out to be an unforgettable one that I won’t soon forget! David and Emine came up from Kalmar, and we decided to sail south to explore the archipelago around Norsten. It’s a beautiful stretch of islands with relatively low terrain, offering little wind shelter, but the conditions were absolutely perfect. Sunshine, a gentle breeze, and warm (well, somewhat warm) waters!