The Albert Johannes takes its guest sailors on board from 9am on Monday. After getting acquainted with life on board and a briefing from our mate, we get straight down to business. We cast off and set the sails for the first time on this voyage. Sailing into a small harbour in the evening and having solid ground under your feet again or dropping anchor in a bay depends entirely on the wind and weather and the local possibilities. Food, drinks and fun will be provided every day. A transfair from the port of arrival to Rostock is offered. Or you can combine this voyage with the Albert Johannes’ next voyage from Aalborg to Rostock.
As always, the route and possible stops will depend on wind and tide conditions. Planned is to sail from the North Sea via the impressive Limfjord to Aalborg. Located in northern Denmark, the Limfjord is not only an ecologically and culturally rich area, but also represents one of the most extraordinary sailing destinations in northern Europe. With its jagged coastline, numerous islands, calm waters and picturesque villages, the Limfjord offers a sailing experience that is both challenging and breathtakingly beautiful.
One of the highlights of sailing through the Limfjord is exploring the cultural richness of the surrounding villages and towns. In places like Aalborg, with its rich history and vibrant culture, and the charming island of Mors, you can enjoy Danish hospitality and local specialities, such as fresh fish and, of course, the famous Limfjord oysters. Local markets, restaurants and museums offer sailors the chance to discover the region’s culture and cuisine.
A stopover on the German island of Helgoland is also one of the possibilities. Here you can hike to the famous cliff the ‘long Anna’, observe large numbers of Gannets and many other bird species and even shop tax-free.
Should it blow very hard out of the west for a few days (which we normally don’t have to assume in summer), we will head to Aalborg via the Kieler Kanal and the Baltic Sea. Either way there are now 7 eventful sailing days awaiting you.
