Rurik 2003

Latest News from Rurik 2003

We have now arrived in Santio after a 103.5nm day run - started from Kotlin 05.10 as a shadow in the dawn. Under the night we had an extra visit by 2 millions mosquitos and and a free shower.
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-04 23:34, EEST Latitude N 60°27’4” Longitude E 27° 43’ 3” written by Kai Gjessing

We got a warm welcome from Peter Sorokin, Mihail Trekalo and Konstantin Nemchinsky just after mooring up. Saturday we found our way to showers, our school and more friends prepared a welcome feast for Regin. The party went on the whole night, the last vikings closed their eyes at 6am! Sunday we moved Viking Plym to the Central River yacht club, where we where expecting Norseman to arrive. However the crew got separated from the skipper and ship in heavy traffic. Today we have finally got them all together. Sadly the Norseman had been vandalised during the transport.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-28 15:05, EEST Latitude N 59°57’30” Longitude E 30° 14’ 35”

written by Magnus Berglund

Regin has arrived in St Petersburgn the crew are sitting in a bar and sends their best wishes to everyone back home.
Regin <wande@home.se>
2003-07-28 08:26, CEST Latitude N 59°58’41” Longitude Ö 30° 14’ 05”

written by M.Wande

Regin is stopping for a short nights rest opposite of the oil harbor outside Primorsk. Have had good sailing all day, but have met very few other ships. Tonight they set off for St.Petersburg!
Aifur <wande@home.se>
2003-07-25 20:48, CEST Latitude N 60°18’59” Longitude E 28° 41’ 12”

written by M.Wande

Regin is now at the Finnish- Russian border, sun and water bathing at Santio.
Splendid sailing today again, average speed 5 knots, top speed 7,6 knots.
Last night, Stefan slept in only his underwear , much to everyones horror!
Regin
2003-07-24 22:19, CEST Latitude N 60°27’4” Longitude E 27° 43’ 3” written by M.Wande

Cheking in at Kronstadt , St Peterburg. Hade a nice sail from Santio via Björkösund
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-24 21:10, EEST Latitude N 59°59’38” Longitude E 29° 42’ 26”

written by Magnus Berglund

REGINS and crew have today sailed closer to land because of hard winds at sea, it has also poured down rain from the skies a few hours during the day.BjÃ¶rn Stoltz is leaving the ship tomorrow.
Tomorrow they will cross the border to Russia!!
As of now theyÂ´re all sitting in a bar in Kotka, relaxing with a few beers.
Regin
2003-07-23 22:05, CEST Latitude N 57° Longitude E 15° written by M.Wande

Today has been very good sailing. Regin is now at Fallholmen, where they are fishing, playing flute and have enjoyed a nice "viking chili"!
Met people from "Svenska kryssarklubben"...
Regin <wande@home.se>
2003-07-22 22:12, CEST Latitude N 60°16’5” Longitude E 26° 5’ 9” written by Markus Wande

Viking Plym, Mjösen Lange and Tälja was last seen heading for the border check at Santio. Any news with reports confirming their safe passage are greatly appreciated.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-22 13:53, CEST Latitude N 60°27’14” Longitude E 27° 37’ 55”

written by Magnus Berglund

Have been sailing all day, and set a Regin record with 34 dist.min. covered in ONE day! The locals are friendly, the crew got to borrow a sauna.
Regin is catching up to the rest of the fleet!
As of now they are 15 dist.min. east of Helsinki.
Regin <markus.wande@telia.com>
2003-07-21 22:09, CEST Latitude N 60°10’28” Longitude E 25° 26’ 3” written by Markus Wande

We are now leaving Kotka after a really nice weekend with Mjösen Lange and Tälja. Hans and Erik have now been drafted as oarslaves, booth are still unaware of what lies ahead of them... A big thanks to Café Segeli where Kirsi and crew have made our stay so much easier. Kari at Veleiro Oy gave us great viking prices.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-21 11:57, EEST Latitude N 60°27’44” Longitude E 26° 59’ 34”

written by Magnus Berglund

We have now started to feel like fleet, with Mjösen Lange now with us in Kotka at the Yacht Club. Regin is now 10nm east of Hangö, still a few days before we will se them. We are all restocking food and crew.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-19 18:30, EEST Latitude N 60°27’27” Longitude E 26° 57’ 10”

written by Magnus Berglund

Today we´re getting help from Obelix to take us and Tälja in 4 knots to Fagerö. Hoping for fair sailing winds to Kotka tomorrow. Happy birthday whishes to Mrs Mitch Spalin of Norseman.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-18 12:25, EEST Latitude N 60°18’48” Longitude E 26° 25’ 35”

written by Magnus Berglund

Today we left our nightharbour at Svartholmen to meet Tälja - which we did around seven. We have no enjoyed godd food, drink and company. Hoping for westerlys to take us smoothly to Kotka.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-17 23:22, EEST Latitude N 60°19’24” Longitude E 26° 21’ 8” written by Magnus Berglund

Peter Sorokin sends greetings and say that Slavia is planning for meeting us all at Kronstadt. And that they can act pilot to St. Petersburg!
Tälja <goran.jacobson@seb.se>
2003-07-17 21:00, CEST Latitude N 57°57’ Longitude E 30° 24’ written by Göran Jacobson

We have rowed against the wind all day.
Tälja <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-16 21:55, EEST Latitude N 60°16’44” Longitude E 25° 59’ 47”

written by Pernilla Vinlanda

Yesterday we had a pleasant cruise with the most easternly swedish language newspaper, Dierk Kühn and friends. In the afternoon we made friends with the Sauna king Svante Österman. Today we had a visit from Huvudstadsbladet before leaving for the border fortress island Svartholmen where we have received a warm welcome from Risto Teittinen. Tomorrow we hope to meet up with Tälja. Last night Regins Niclas Hallberg said they where arriving at Rödhamn, Åland.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-16 21:00, EEST Latitude N 60°22’49” Longitude E 26°17’59”

written by Magnus Berglund

Greatings from Peter Olausson to all on their way to S:t Petersburg - and to all that wanted to go there.

Good luck!

(Poem only in swedish)
Tälja <goran.jacobson@seb.se>
2003-07-15 09:18, CEST Latitude N 57°4’6” Longitude E 18° 31’ 3” written by Göran Jacobson

We have arrived in Elisaari after 37.9nm of headwinds. Met the "femböring" Lotta .
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-14 18.30, EEST Latitude N 59°58’42” Longitude E 23° 54’ 56”

written by Kai Gjessing

After a good night in Trimo we have cruised 21 nm today. We have received such a varm welcome here by Paketjakten Österstjärnan that we will stay another day, hoping for good vinds to carry Tälja here too.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-14 15:30, EEST Latitude N 60°27’10” Longitude E 25° 14’ 9” written by Magnus Berglund

A light wind has carried us 18nm, engine 2 more. We have just arrived in Sunisund, where Roms Mikael has lent us his berth and bar for the night! Vikings all smile and say a huge thank you.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-13 21:07, EEST Latitude N 60°14’48” Longitude E 25° 54’ 6” written by Magnus Berglund

are leaving Fagerö after a short walk around the north side of the Island, where we stopped at the cafe. We´re now setting sail in a light southwesterly breeze.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-13 14:09, EEST Latitude N 60°10’20” Longitude E 25° 21’ 56”

written by Magnus Berglund

We have arrived at Rosala Vikingby Today we have covered 55,5nm
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-12 21:26, CEST Latitude N 59°51’12” Longitude E 22° 24’ 56”

written by Kai Gjessing

We started the day with champagne breakfast on Silja Serenade. We launched Viking Plym from Vedkajen in Helsinki. After shopping food and lunch at the market we left the qay 16.00 Three hours and 13 nm we have now arrived in Fagerö, where dinner and sleep is on the agenda
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-12 18:14, CEST Latitude N 60°10’ Longitude E 25° 21’ 1” written by Magnus Berglund

Arrived Jungfruskär. Made 34,7nm in fresh vind. Won bronse in Kungsholms Olympic games, kindly organised by Jehu skipper Arne Henrik.

Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-11 Afternoon Latitude N 60°8’48” Longitude E 21° 4’ 27” written by Kai Gjessing

Vi have left Mariehamn behind and are waiting for the sea to calm down before crossing Lumparn. Northwestlerly wind, in shelter we have nearly 1 meter waves.
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-10 11:57, CEST Latitude N 60°6’2” Longitude E 20° 3’ 7”

written by Kai Gjessing

We have arrived in Mariehamn! An early start with oars manned at 07.15, after an hour we decided to take assistance bu the secret powersource.The sea of Åland was nearly flat with a light headwind and warm sunshine. We arrived at the "Seaquarter" in the eastern harbour where we have enjoyed a warm welcome, harbourfees waived for coming in a historic vessel.
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-08 15:00, EEST Latitude N60'06,31", Longitude E19'56,79"

written by Kai Gjessing

On the way up we paid a visit to Högmarsö Wharf, where Regin was built in 1994. We will sail again on Saturday 12th july, aiming for Åland on the 14th weather permitting. Crewmember Niclas Hallberg carries a cellphone, +46 70 857 94 57, which will be checked daily for messages. Our VHF has callsign: Regin SC3190.
Regin <michael.maasing@telia.com>
2003-07-07 19:36, CEST Latitude N59'16", Longitude E18'44"

written by Michael Maasing

We have logged 18 nm today. Anchored west of Hillö. Been practising sailmanouvers for two and a half hours. Had a break at Riddersholm.
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-07 18:59, CEST Latitude N59'44,36", Longitude E19'8,43"

written by Kai Gjessing

We started the day with two hours of rowing, to later start sailing. Arrived at Kolsvik on Yxlan at 8pm where we were welcomed by Harald
Mjøsen Lange <kai.gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-06 20:06, CEST Latitude N59'37,99", Longitude E18'53,94"

written by Kai Gjessing

Viking Plym welcomes Karl Spalin to our Rurik crew. Karl where due to join Glad, who sadly had to withdraw from the event.
Viking Plym <Magnus.Kompute@vikingplym.org>
2003-07-06 23:34, CEST written by Magnus Berglund

We have spent the night at Bosön, where Helga Holm was out of the water for hull repairs. Aiming for Yxlan today.
Mjösen Lange <Kai.Gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-06 12:06, CEST Latitude N59'22,65", Longitude E18'11,28"

carved by Kai Gjessing

Ready to set sail just outside Stockholmsbriggen at Skeppsholmen. Has filled up water supply, and are planning to go to Lidingö to visit Helga Holm
Mjösen Lange <Kai.Gjessing@hil.no>
2003-07-06 17:30 CEST Latitude N59°19'37", Longitude E18°05'10"

carved by Kai Gjessing

A copy of a press release from Norseman, Philadelphia.
More info about Norseman on: http://www.vikingship.org/
Norseman <mailbox@viking-enterprises.com>
2003-07-04 15:10 CEST carved by Len Gustafson