We left Utö early and motored the ten miles or so to Nynashamn in calm weather and sunshine. We kept a weather eye out for the large Gotland ferries as we got close but were unable to identify something looking like an immense aircraft carrier. It turned out to be an islet with a lighthouse made much taller than usual by a visual illusion. Just as we got past the ferry terminal a big ferry appeared but we were out of its way by then.
We stopped to buy fuel, noting the very new breakwater, built to commemorate the 1912 Olympic Games sailing events, which undoubtedly will reduce swell in the marina. The lady owning the fuel station said it also stopped the ferries pushing ice about which previously had moved her fuel pontoon. We proceeded south into the archipelago south west of Nynashamnan enjoying the close passages through the various reefs. The Dragets canal (4 metres wide ) passed without incident and we motored slowly through the reeds into Rassavikar to stay the night, dropping anchor in a small bight and swinging in the very gentle breeze.
I rigged the new riding sail but am uncertain if it did much good, the breeze was very variable. Rassavikar is incredibly sheltered and very beautiful, surrounded by thick woods. We have seen eagles here but not this time. We had a pleasant afternoon and evening revelling in the small beauties, a lovely pine tree, an impressive cliff and doing a little work on the boat.
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