This is a small channel south of Göteborg. There is no distance to be saved by taking this channel - it's totally a detour - but when going with the dhingy, it's very nice to get a break from all the waves on the outside. The "outside" here is actually sheltered water, but it can still be quite rough when going in such a small dhingy. I did this channel a handful of times since I decided to anchor up on the south side of this channel. I believe this channel is actually deep enough for my sail boat, though there is no point even trying - those "horrible" waves on the outside are insignificant when sailing with the bigger boat. I thought the channel was really charming first time I went through - but when going several times through, I eventually found it boring.
Actually the channel has a Swedish wikipedia entry. The purpose of the channel was not to allow boats to pass, but to get better water circulation in the harbour in the beginning of the channel.
This is the beginning of the channel. I believe I can probably go anywhere with this small dhingy, but if having a draft one should go straight, it's a narrow channel leading towards those markers.
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I did not succeed getting it into the photo, but there are some makeshift amateour markings up on the port side between the islands here, probably if following those markings it's deep enough for a small boat to exit the channel between those islands.
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Now we're entering the "urban" zone of the channel. 3 knot speed limit.
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The starboard side is the mainland and has car roads. The port side are small islands, with no connection except by boat.
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It's possible to bunker diesel at the starboard side.
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This is the end of the most urban part of the channel. Five knots speed limit.
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This "mess" is a bit charming, I like this fishermans house.
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On the starboard side there is a pedestrians road and a bench.
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Although not much visible on this photo, there are rocks on both sides of the channel nearby the solid mark
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Seems like that was the last photo I took. The sea gets a bit more open, but it's still very shallow outside the marked lane - and it's important to watch the marks as the marked lane is taking a 90 degrees starboard turn. And then there are those pesky waves all the way to Gothenburg, often even quite far up the river.
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Hey! I have been in Göteborg twice before with work (a company I worked for had a European sales HQ there) and loved it. such a nice town and the pubs and food were awesome. I want to go back.
Neat to see it from the water though.
No sailing for me this week so the view from your dhingy will have to do!
I did some few pics later the same day from the channels, probably there will be another Gothenburg post shortly :-)
I would live in a fishermen house like that one for a couple of months, in summer of course and mostly for fishing. The landscape seems also nice and quiet. Göteborg though as a city I didn't liked that much. It seemed grey. At least for me, but the area you took those pictures has something in it and I am not talking only about the fish.
I think Gothenburg has some urban charm to it. I felt it particularly charming in our yule holidays some years ago - after many nights on remote islands (we did our 24th of December celebration on Koster - a busy place in the summer time, but rather quiet in the winter time) and by anchor, it was really great to arrive in Gothenburg. They also have some nice museums, Liseberg, etc.
Göteborg is a pretty cool city! I was there maybe 3 weeks ago and I really liked it. Your pictures are beautiful. I love the swedish style on houses. Are you from Sweden and is Göteborg your home harbour?
Best wishes and happy sailing,
atlanticmatt
Oslo.
Did you sail from Oslo to Gothenburg?
Several times before, but not this year. I will sail the boat home to Oslo this weekend, if I get a helping hand, ref https://steemit.com/sailing/@tobixen/crew-needed-gothenburg-oslo-upcoming-weekend
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Very scenic photos and great places, @tobixen
I wish you a pleasant stay and 7 feet under the keel ))
In Russia, this expression means the wish for a safe voyage !
I haven't heard that one before.
In Norway I would usually like to have a bit more than 7 feet under the keel, as the terrain is rocky. I found it fascinating this summer how far, fast and safe it's possible to go with only 7 feet under the keel, as long as the bottom is flat and sandy/muddy. :-)
Just awesome. It is looking so beautiful. Such kind of beautiful nature and scenery will make the mind fresh. I hope you enjoyed a lot the beauty.
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