
You better want to sail than going with motor? The Baltic Sea is one of the most attractive sailing areas in Europe as well lasting depressions like storms don't occur very often. Due to the northern position the winds are moderate to fresh (4 to 5 Bft). Especially the fastidious yacht sailor will get one's money's worth. Zealand, Falster and Fünen don't only offer possibilities for longer crossing sailing to you, but also turn your trip interesting by narrow charming waterways. Don't forget to take account of Copenhagen, which might be compared to the world famous city of Venice. The unique attractions of the Baltic Sea shore are sailing in the sheltered "Bodden- and Haff-"waters, sailing on high seas, tiny islands, sheltered "Sunde", the matchless well-known Swedish "Schären", a calm sea and tranquil little harbours - just to list some of them. From time to time you will maybe get to see some dolphins and having break, they will approach close to you.
In summer the air from the Atlantic brings up west winds. Low pressure areas and anticyclones pass through, which cause very different wind conditions in this area. Passing over low pressure areas causes southwest winds to turn to the right with 4 to 5 Beauforts. Influences of an anticyclone express themselves by enduring sunshine and 3 to 5 Beaufort. The winds tendentiously blow from east to northeast directions.
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In general: Not only beginners, but also experts will be challenged the same way. The southern "Kattegatt" offers relaxing trips next to the shore, but also sailing on high-seas with an endless horizon. In the middle of the "Kattegatt", the islands "Laesö" and "Anholt" are located, they are excellent suitable for a stopover during your crossing. It will be worth it in any case: the "Skagerrak's Schwedische Schären" offer an unforgettable adventure. To navigate through interesting chains of islands is a pleasure which can't be compared to anything else. The southern Norway also shows up three very attractive sailing areas with the Fjord of Oslo, the "Hvaler" Islands and "Sörland". Harbours and fascinating but also hidden bays for anchoring your boat are located close together in the whole area and invite for outlying adventures.
Wind and Weather:In general the weather changes a lot. Powerful wind together combined with a very short and roughly wave has caused lots of seasick crews in the past. In contrast to the North Sea the swell is minimal hereabout and significant friendly. West winds are predominant, which can diversify very strong, especially along the seashore of Norway due to the influence of low pressure areas and anticyclones. The weather often is essentially sunnier than in Denmark or Germany. Wind speeds with about 3 to 4 Beaufort are most common.