Sailing the High Coast: a perfect stopover for MidsummerSail Race participants

The iconic yellow mark at Töre, between 65°54'02.0"N 22°38’58.0"E   &   65°54'03.3"N 22°39’06.8“E

Introduction

The Midsummer Race is a distinctive sailing event that embarks from Kiel, Germany, and culminates at the mark of Töre, near Kalix and Luleå, where the Gulf of Bothnia ends in the north, between Finland's west coast and the northern part of Sweden's east coast. Known for its blend of competitive spirit and cruising flexibility, this race is perfect for both seasoned sailors and competitive family crews.

The journey coincides with the midsummer solstice, offering participants the magical experience of sailing under endless daylight, where nights are bathed in a unique glow. This captivating scenery enhances the allure of the race.

When the race finishes, and as sailors make their way back south along the Swedish coastline, Docksta Havet provides an ideal stopover to relax and explore the breathtaking High Coast.

Sailors returning south after the MidsummerSail race can enjoy an exclusive discount at our guest harbor. You are welcome!

The Midsummer Race: a unique sailing experience

The AGORA direct MidsummerSail is a prestigious sailing race that spans the Baltic Sea from its southernmost point to its northernmost tip.

Celebrated as one of the most beautiful sailing regions globally, the race coincides with the midsummer solstice, infusing the journey with an enchanting glow of endless daylight. This creates a unique and magical atmosphere that enhances the overall experience for all participants.

With nearly constant daylight, the Baltic Sea offers a variety of conditions, from gentle breezes to robust winds, making it a sailor's paradise. The course covers approximately 900 nautical miles, striking a perfect balance between a holiday voyage on the return journey and a challenging sea race.

• COURSE DETAILS - The race begins in the bay of Wismar and concludes at Töre, near a yellow buoy that marks the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea. This rigorous journey earns its reputation as the longest and toughest race across these waters.

• RACE RULES - Combining competitive spirit with leisurely sailing, the race is open to a diverse range of yachts, including family cruisers. This flexibility is a defining feature of the Midsummer Race, drawing international participants eager to partake in this extraordinary adventure.

• INFO: Agora direct MidsummerSail GmbH - Berlin, Germany - midsummersail@gmail.com

The Midsummer Sail Regatta is more than just a race—it's an extraordinary adventure that transcends the destination, focusing on the unforgettable journey along the way.

The Spirit of the MidsummerSail Race

For sailors like Marlene Brudek, who became - during the 2024 edition, the first German woman to complete the 900 nautical mile course solo, the race encapsulates both challenge and enchantment.

Sailing beneath the endless daylight of the summer solstice, participants navigate the expansive Baltic waters, confronting rapid weather changes and the experience of a sun that never sets.

Marlene's voyage was a harmonious blend of strategic planning and spontaneous decision-making, akin to a "big game of chess." Despite facing obstacles like thick fog and unpredictable winds, she embraced the adventure, managing fatigue with power naps and savoring the simplicity of the journey.

For more on Marlene's inspiring journey, don’t miss this interview to Marlene at no-frills-sailing! >

Discover the Höga Kusten

Solo-Sailor mooring at Docksta Havet after the edition 2023 of the Midsummer race.

As you sail back home, consider the Höga Kusten as a premium spot for future adventures. Its dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage make it a destination worth exploring in depth. From hiking trails to cultural sites, there's so much more to experience beyond the marina.

Höga Kusten: a haven to explore on your sailboat

View of the High Coast archipelago from the national park Skuleskogen.

The resilience and spirit of exploration that define the MidsummerSail Race find their perfect match in the rugged beauty of the Höga Kusten. After the adrenaline-fueled adventure of the race, Docksta Havet is ready to welcome sailors back with open arms—a perfect spot to drop anchor and recharge.

The Höga Kusten, with its towering cliffs and serene fjords, is a sailor's dream come true. This UNESCO World Heritage site embodies the same resilient spirit that drives sailors to conquer the seas. Here, the land rises confidently from the ocean, offering trails to explore, fresh air to breathe, and views that will leave you in awe.

Docksta Havet isn't just a place to dock; it's your gateway to the High Coast. As you tie up your boat, you're stepping into a world where the adventure continues on land. Whether you're hiking the trails of Skuleskogen National Park or enjoying the peaceful coastline, the High Coast is the perfect place to unwind and reflect on your journey.

For sailors returning from the race, our marina offers more than just a pit stop—it's a base for new adventures. Embrace the spirit of exploration and discover the resilient beauty of the Höga Kusten. Here, the journey doesn't end; it just takes on a new horizon.

Extend your stay to embrace a World Heritage site in Sweden

The world’s highest coastline (286m a.s.l.) at the summit of Skuleberget Mount in Docksta.

Imagine spending 2-3 days soaking in the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of the High Coast. Whether you’re hiking the trails of Skuleskogen National Park or simply enjoying the serene views from our marina, Docksta Havet offers a rejuvenating escape.

Mooring at a perfect retreat for sailors and family-crews

After the exhilarating challenge of the Midsummer Race, Docksta Havet invites you to extend your journey with a 3-night stay in the heart of the High Coast. This is more than just a stopover—it's an opportunity to unwind, explore, and add lasting memories with your family.

Our welcome packages for Midsummer Race sailors make it even easier to extend your stay and fully experience everything this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer. With our "Sail, Relax, Explore: a perfect 3-Day plan in the High Coast," you'll enjoy a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure, ensuring a memorable and rejuvenating visit.

Sail, relax, explore: your perfect 3-Day plan in the High Coast

Day 1: Rest and Rejuvenate

Begin your stay at Docksta Havet with a day of relaxation. Enjoy the calm of the marina, where you can unwind and recharge after your sailing adventures. Our Sailor's Club House is the perfect spot to relax and share stories with fellow sailors.

In the afternoon, take a short walk to the village of Docksta. It's a great chance to restock your provisions at the local supermarket and enjoy a refreshing gelato along the way.

For tips on exploring the area, feel free to chat with me—I'm here to help you discover the best spots from the piers and ensure your stay is memorable.

Day 2: Explore the National Park

On your second day, dive into the adventure of Skuleskogen National Park—an essential stop for sailors eager to explore Sweden's High Coast. The park is a haven of stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, with trails for every level of explorer.

Start your hike through ancient forests, where towering trees and hidden crevices await discovery. As you trek, enjoy the breathtaking viewpoints offering panoramic views of the archipelago. This isn't just a hike; it's a chance to reconnect with nature and find peace away from the sea.

Whether navigating the famous Slåttdalsskrevan crevice or savoring the forest's tranquility, Skuleskogen offers a refreshing escape that mirrors the spirit of the sailors who brave the Baltic. It's the perfect way to engage your crew and family, adding a new dimension to your journey.

Day 3: Summit Skuleberget

No visit to the High Coast is complete without a hike to the summit of Skuleberget. Begin your day by taking our mountain bikes from the piers to the base of Skuleberget, where you can explore the Naturum Museum. This visit offers a perfect and playful introduction to the area's rich natural and cultural history.

After your museum exploration, embark on the hike to the summit of Skuleberget. This family-friendly adventure provides a rewarding experience for everyone. As the highest shoreline in the world, the views from the top are nothing short of spectacular. Stand at the summit and take in the sweeping vistas of the archipelago—a breathtaking view that truly captures the essence of the High Coast's rugged beauty.

For a detailed guide on this hike, check out our blog, where we've highlighted the best routes and tips for discovering Skuleberget.

Docksta Havet: your ideal stopover

MARINA AMENITIES: Our marina offers secure mooring, fresh water, electricity, and comprehensive laundry services to ensure your vessel and crew are well-cared for. The Sailor's Club House is the heart of our sailors' community, providing a cozy and friendly environment to unwind, share stories, and make new friends over a warm cup of coffee.

Our Service House is particularly appealing after a long cruise, especially for those arriving from a racing boat. It features toilets, showers and restrooms, along with laundry machines and dryers. These facilities provide the perfect opportunity to relax and ensure your gear is in top condition for the next leg of your journey.

At our main pier, you can safely moor alongside a sailing boat of any size, even more than 55/60'.

LOCAL SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS: The charming village of Docksta is your gateway to essential services and delightful local attractions. Stock up on supplies at nearby ICA supermarket and refuel at local petrol stations. For a cultural immersion, visit the Naturum Museum, where you can delve into the rich history and natural wonders of the High Coast. These attractions offer a perfect blend of convenience and exploration, making Docksta Havet the ideal base for your recovery holiday.

HIGHLIGHT: The Via Ferrata at Skuleberget offers a unique climbing experience with four routes of varying difficulty, suitable for climbers of all skill levels. Gear is available for rent on-site, making it easy to embrace this thrilling adventure.

Explore Skuleskogen National Park

EXCURSION OPPORTUNITIES: Skuleskogen National Park beckons with a variety of hiking trails that cater to all levels of adventurers. The park's natural beauty is a must-see, featuring the iconic Slåttdalsskrevan crevice—a dramatic split in the rock that promises awe-inspiring views. For those seeking a rewarding challenge, the summit of Slåttdalsberget offers breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding archipelago.

From our piers, embark on a journey to explore the park's rich landscapes and diverse wildlife. Our blog highlights the best routes, including family-friendly trails and more challenging paths for seasoned hikers. Don't miss the serene coastal walks that meander through ancient forests and offer glimpses of the Baltic Sea's rugged beauty.

Additionally, we recommend the hike to Vårdkallberget, where you'll find paths and stunning vistas, perfect for a peaceful retreat into nature. Each trail promises a unique experience, inviting you to immerse yourself in the resilient spirit of the High Coast.

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Special 3-Night Mooring Offer #MidsummerSailRace

Sailors returning south after the MidsummerSail race can enjoy an exclusive 3-night mooring package at Docksta Havet Base Camp. This offer includes:

• 15% discount on mooring fees: Enjoy savings on your stay as you unwind and explore the High Coast.

• Complimentary Espresso ☕: Start your mornings with a free espresso at the Sailor’s Club House, the perfect spot to relax and connect with fellow sailors.

• Free MTB bike rental for a day: Discover the scenic beauty of Docksta and its surroundings with a complimentary mountain bike rental.

This package is designed to provide comfort and convenience, ensuring a memorable and rejuvenating stopover as you make your way back home.

Accommodation options

At Docksta Havet, you find also three glamorous seaside lodgings, all of which face the marina: a greaat starting point for exploring the Höga Kusten World Heritage site.

HOLIDAY RENTALS: Discover our unique holiday accommodations, including the Boathouse, Dock House, and Guest House. These charming rentals offer a perfect retreat for future vacations, whether arriving by boat or car. Docksta Havet isn't just a stopover for sailors—it's a gateway to the stunning Höga Kusten, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

For MidsummerSail Race Sailors: Enjoy special discounts on our holiday rentals, making it an ideal choice for extended stays or future visits to the High Coast.

Plan your return journey to the South with a stop at Docksta Havet and experience the beauty of the High Coast.

Contact us for bookings and inquiries, whether by sea or land, Docksta Havet and its surroundings promise an unforgettable experience.

Hello sailors! I'm Tommaso, your host at Docksta Havet Base Camp. If you want information or have specific needs, you can contact me. Upon your arrival at our harbor, you'll likely be greeted by me, my wife Anna, or my brother Michele from the pier. We're here to welcome you and assist with docking your yacht.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us:

📧 Email: dockstahavet@gmail.com

📞 Phone (or message us on WhatsApp): +46 76 3136628

I’m looking forward to helping you explore the High Coast!

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Easy and safe moorings for yachts cruising the Höga Kusten [GÄSTHAMN]

To daily or long distance sailors visiting the area of the Skuleberget mountain and the Skuleskogen national park during their holidays in the High Coast, the guest harbor in Docksta provides over 15 single berths for boats of any sizes.

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At your arrival at Docksta Havet gästhamn, if possible, we assist you during your approach at the harbour and help you while you are mooring your boat.

We assign your own berthing space, so you not have to share the space on the dock with another boat.

Yachts can safely & easily docking in 3 ways:

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between y-booms mooring:

There are 10 single berths between y-booms (8m) which have different widths: from 3.3m to 4.6m. All seats on the floating docks have deep water and are suitable for mooring sailboats with bulb keels.

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berthing alongside the main pier:

Alongside the southerly section of the main pier, the water is deep to easily moor a sailing or motor boat even more than 55/60'. We reserve the northerly section of the pier for motor yachts only.

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docking external on the floathing wharfs, alongside the south side of the pontoons:

Moorings are well protected from the main winds. Southerly winds form small waves in the Dockstafjärden.

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All boats places have proper marine bollards or eye bolts suitable for safely mooring pleasure boats.

We assign the boat places considering the boat dimensions in relation with the spaces availability, but also the winds conditions or, when is possible, to facilitate the crew in getting on and off the boat on the piers (mooring alongside).

If you want information or have specific needs, you can contact us; if we are on the docks when you arrive, talk with us before starting mooring.

If you’re concerned about the ability of your crew to maneuver into the allocated berth, it’s worth asking for an alternative.

Please note, some berths that may seem available because they are not occupied, may actually be booked: if possible, we indicate them with a "booked" sign :)

Know where you are berthing your boat

For Sailors visiting our marina for the first time, here is the layout of the pontoons - and the berth numbering system used.

With this information at hand, when you call us to book your berth - if you're directed into somewhere like: "First pontoon, berth nr. 03 between y-booms" or "alongside the main pier" - you can figure out exactly where you're going :)

DOCK YOUR BOAT AT A SAFE GÄSTHAMN

In case you’re wondering why sailors need a safe harbor: a safe harbor is the guarantee of a safe place to dock your boat without having to worry about the rough waters, bad weather conditions or other yachts moored nearby.

In a safe harbor, you can kick back, relax, and enjoy your stay at the marina without safety concerns.

Docksta Havet Gästhamn is one of the harbor in the Höga Kusten with the safest moorings where to berth a yacht. It’s a sailors friendly marina located in Docksta in the heart the High Coast World Heritage.

Our marina is nestled deeper in the cove, providing your boat with more protection since the hills protect the piers, waves are not so big and there is less wind. So if you’re on the hunt for a safe harbor during your sailing holiday in the Hüoga Kusten, your are welcome! :)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BOOK A SPOT? CALL US (076) 3136628

 

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How to reach the Skuleskogen National Park by bus from Docksta

Skuleskogen National Park: overview of the High Coast archipelago from Slåttdalsberget hill.

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It is easier to reach the Skuleskogen from the marina in Docksta. If your are cruising the Höga Kusten, leave your boat safely moored, take the bus and take your walk to the national park.

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Overview of Docksta Havet guest harbour. Photo © Courtesy of Mia Wålsten S/Y Atla3

At Docksta Havet sailors find dedicated services and moorings to safely leave their boat during their exploring walks of the surroundings.

From the pier of Docksta Havet, now you can head to the nearest park entrances (named “Entré Syd” and “Entré Väst”) also by bus.

The southerly entrance of Skuleskogen is the nearest to the Slåttdals crevice (Slåttdalskrevan).

The bus line is called Världsarvsbussen and the bus ticket is free.

The nearest bus stops from the marina in Docksta are:

“Busshpl E4:an Docksta” (Docksta Marina) that is just 50m from our guest harbour, and “Friluftsbyn” or “Skuleberget Naturum”.

From there the bus takes you to the Skuleskogens Nationalpark, where start the well marked paths of varying degrees of difficulty that lead you to everything worth seeing, within forests, hills, bays.

TIMETABLE 2023 of the bus service to the Skuleskogen National Park during the summer

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Tidtabell Världsarvsbussen 2023: Tidtabell för sommartrafik vid Skuleberget, alla dagar 1 july - 6 augusti 2023. Source: www.hogakusten.com/en/world-heritage-bus

Main attractions are: Hiking on The spectacular views over the national park´s dramatic landscape and the surrounding High Coast.

The 7 meters wide, 30 meters deep “Hell Gab” crevice, which cleaves the Slåttdal mountain in two.

Skuleskogen is one of the few remaining large, ancient forests of the coastal region. The red coloured Nordingrå granite cliffs, the large uplift coast and the coniferous forest, with rare species of lichens, characterize per park.

Hang your #HÖGAKUSTEN passion on a wall:

Safe moorings near Skuleberget & Skuleskogen natural areas

Discover a dedicated range of facilities for sailors >

Docksta is the landmark for Baltic Sea cruisers in the Höga Kusten

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When in 2006 the area and the structures of the marina in Docksta were restored, the first goal was to reintroduce moorings, facilities and dedicated services to support sailors & cruisers. It was too long that Docksta was waiting to welcome the long distance sailors again. Second goal was to support sailing experiences within the High Coast and to awake new focus and interest in the natural, cultural and touristic coastal assets of the Höga Kusten / High Coast UNESCO World Heritage.

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The beauty of the High Coast waters and its natural coastlines is a great value to share within the international sailing community.

In the Baltic Sea, two general growing trends involve more long distance cruisers:

• still looking for sailing more close to the Nature, they are escaping from even nice sailing destinations that during the summer are too crowded of boats & people;

• they don't just love sailing open waters or wild mooring: sailors move inland for great outdoor experiences to share with people onboard.

So, year after year, more boats and crews are sailing up to the northern part of the Baltic Sea and heading to the Swedish High Coast & the Finnish Kvarken Archipelago.

Overview of the piers of the "gästhamn" and Dockstafjärden.

Docksta has become a landmark for many Baltic Sea Cruisers in discovering the best spots: here they can safely moor their sailboats or motor yachts but also can discover the best that the High Coast has to offer ashore.

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The guest harbour's location is in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage: in Docksta, we encourage people to pair sailing with walking, biking, hiking (and trail running!) from the piers.

Sailors left their yachts safely moored and start from the marina to enjoy the natural surroundings, the main outdoor activities & the events around Skule mountain.

We highlight them the most stunning paths around Docksta, at different levels of difficulty but overall quite easy and accessible to any family. The national park of Skuleberget is easy to reach from our piers also by bicycle (sailors can also rent our MTB).

We engage them, online and onsite, with free maps for hiking / walking / running

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Baltic Cruisers in the Höga Kusten are coming at Docksta Havet guest harbor from all over the nordic Countries (Sweden, particularly from south of Sweden and Stockholm, Finland, Denmark and Norway), and from abroad (mainly Germany, UK, Holland and POLAND).

In the gästhamn they find fresh water to refill their tanks and electricity to recharge the boat's batteries, comfortable toilets & showers, a washing machine & dryer to refresh onboard linens & laundry. Docksta village offers useful commercial facilities and shops easy to reach from the piers and connections with the bus lines, the main road (E4) or local TAXI services. On average, they stop at the moorings for a couple of nights.

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At Docksta Havet Base Camp, sailors find support across three main assets:

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Welcoming them with facilities and quality services for crew and boats moored at the guest harbour.

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Informing them about the best outdoor activities & natural assets in the area of Skuleberget and Skuleskogen.

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Engaging them in nautical activities & pop-up events on the "waterfront" playground in Docksta and in the Sailor's Club House.

At Docksta Havet Base Camp we care of boat & crew: if possible, we assist sailors during their docking and help them while they are mooring the boat.

Skippers, crew and their Guests are welcome into the Sailor's Club House:

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For sailors entusiasts that are dreaming to sail the waters of the Höga Kusten UNESCO world heritage in Sweden, online we share topics about sailing and outdoor from the High Coast. 

Highlighting what High Coast Sailors love to do:

SHARING MAPS & TIPs to get the most:

Docksta Havet is HLR: Cruising Association Honorary Local Representative for the High Coast

CA Cruising Association crest.

The network of CA Honorary Local Representatives (HLRs) aim to support Cruising Association members while they are visiting or planning to visit specific harbors/ports, or areas like the Höga Kusten, by providing helpful assistance, information and advice - plus a friendly welcome! - to yachtsmen and their crew.

CA Baltic Section of Cruising Association

Founded in 1908, the Cruising Association ("CA" website is www.cruising.org.uk) has several thousand members, of whom about 900 are "CA Baltic section" members that means they have sailed in Baltic Sea, or are interested in sailing in all the Countries bordering the Baltic Sea - Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands also form part of the section). Quite a few members are non-British, and/or non-UK-based.

The aim of CA is to encourage cruising in sail yachts and motor yachts. What is really impressive is how CA Members like and are effective to share experiences, knowledge, and fun to get the most out of their cruising. Information is distribuited through the section's newsletter, website and the forum. For info, please contact the Section Secretaries, Graham and Fay Cattell, at baltic@theca.org.uk or CA staff at office@theca.org.uk.

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Docksta Havet Base Camp is a guest harbour member of the Riksföreningen Gästhamnar Sverige (RGS), its quality is certified 4 stars out of 5.

Here you can reach or contact us:

Docksta Havet AB
Hamnen 10 - 87396 Docksta - Sweden
phone: +46 76 3136628
email: dockstahavet@gmail.com

Sailing + outdoor fitness: in the High Coast, sailors stay active!

Not only to approach race sailing, sailors need to train arms, legs and core to supports their performance on board. Sailors need to move more even while cruising and to do regular physical activity and exercise.

A long day on the sea involves a lot a confidence in boating routines, but it’s really important also to keep your body trained and to boost your endurance because the work to do onboard is sometimes heavy.

At the same time, the spaces to move your body on a boat are really limited and people spend many hours (too much!) basicly just sitting, while steering, trimming or just standing on the deck while sailing.

Any fitness activity that involves physical movement brings benefits: walking, biking or exercises like weight lifting or bodyweight workouts are great for counteracting long periods of sitting during cruising.

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Boaters prove to be increasingly aware of the importance to stay fit while sailing, so here are highlighted many occasions to get moving during cruising holidays in the Höga Kusten.

Sailing + PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Walking or hiking, if you’re not confident in running, are perfect physical activities to keep you in motion and to break the time you spent boating. Plus, sailing the High Coast, you can enjoy these activities exploring great outdoors immersed in the nature.

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Many sailors love to add poles to their walks: they provide balance and stability and reduce impact on the knees and hips. Practicing Nordic Walking you engage up to 90% of your muscles by activating your core and upper body instead of just the lower body during normal walking. Using poles, you burn plus 20-46% more calories than standard walking.

Have you forgotten to add them to your luggage? Don’t worry, you can ask for a pair of poles in the Sailor's Club House!

Sailing + CYCLING

Sailors have offen a pair of folding bikes as tenders: cycling is a smart way to explore and having fun moving your legs. It’s great for sightseeing or to commute to shopping during your cruise along the coastline. 

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Starting from your mooring at the marina in Docksta, you have many opportunities to ride: cycling to discover the area around Docksta & Skuleberget and reach the museum “Naturum”, to commute to the southern entrance of the Skuleskogen national park or just to enjoy few kilometers on the sunny terrain roads along Dockstafjärden. We’ll provide you with helpful tips & maps of the best destinations.

If you need a bike more for a guests onboard or you feel that carrying bikes on your boat is a big waste of space, while mooring your boat at Docksta Havet you find mountain bikes for rental.

Walking, Hiking, Biking: here we share thE maps:

Sailing + EXERCISE

Bodyweight exercises - pushup, squat, lunge, plank - can be done almost anywhere. And doing them on the red granite of Nordingrå just adds fun.

Beginner Bodyweight Circuit Workout

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Planks are the best exercises to practice on the pier for core strengthening: you engage multiple muscle groups but it also works gluteus and hamstrings. Planks support posture and improve balance.

A resistance band is a perfect tool to keep aboard when wanting to exercise while cruising: it enables you to do full body workout without using weights or other heavy equipment. 

Another great system to train is a set of TRX straps: they deliver an effective total body workout, they are portable and you can use them anywhere you want: for example by anchoring them on a tree or even onboard on the mast of your sailing boat.

Early morning over the pier, when the air is fresh and the water usually is calm is the perfect moment to start breathing and relax and then to perform few minutes of your daily fitness routines. You’re welcome to enjoy them on the piers or the grass at the marina!

Sailing + TRAIL RUNNING

Running or even better trail running (if you’re a lucky sailor boating along the High Coast) allows you to add just light gear to your sailor’s bag: transpirant T-shirts & pants, a hat to protect you from a bright overhead sun or from falling rain, a hydration backpack and a good, light pair of off-road running shoes.

In the High Coast, your cruising can bring some of the most exciting experiences of running in the Nature you never can even imagine.

Every run in Docksta is unique and an enjoyable experience. You can easily head out on a trail in the woods or a sunny road by the seaside, reaching the beautiful view on Vårdkallberget, hill running up and down the Skuleberget on the best segments of the Höga Kusten Trail race.

There are several trails that we suggest sailors, on distances from few kilometers to half marathon, that they can run, jog or simply walk starting from the pier of the marina.

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Sailing + RADIO YACHING RACING

There is a new opportunity to spend a great time by the seaside on the waterfront of Docksta: during the summer, you can have fun racing radio-controlled sailboats: at Docksta Havet Base Camp, you can rent & sail fast DF65 radio yachts in a dedicated arena, with floating marks and different courses.

Sailing + OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Sailors start to see Docksta as the biggest opportunity to practice outdoor activities while cruising the High Coast: you can hike on the paths of Skuleskogen national park or join the climbers at Via Ferrata to reach the peaks of Skuleberget, bike or run many roads or trails by the seaside, or just walk the Höga Kusten Leden in the woods. There are outdoor contests and races to join during the summer, like the Höga Kusten Hike and Höga Kusten Trail.

HIGH COAST SAILORS RECOMMEND:

For optimal fitness, remember to daily walk 10,000 steps and incorporate regular exercise like strength training into your routine. As a sailor, you are not exempted ;)

Sailing + hiking to the top of Mjältön island, in the High Coast

photo: courtesy of S/Y Dolphin Dance

High Coast sailors are lucky sailors. Why to choose between the sea and the mountains when you can enjoy both?

In the Höga Kusten, sailing and hiking are perfectly mixed up.

During their cruising, sailors head to the heart of the High Coast to hike the most stunning mountain peaks: Skuleberget, Mjältön and the trails of Skuleskogen national park are three of the top hiking destinations in the UNESCO world heritage.

Mjältön is easy to reach by the sea for sailors cruising on the coastline: coming from north, i.e. from Trysunda, the stunning island of the archipelago outside the national park of Skuleskogen or coming from south, from Bönhamn or after a visit of the natural area of Nörrfallsviken. Mjältön is just in front of the west entrance of the harbour of Ulvön, where the deep fjord that brings to Docksta (Ullångersfjärden) opens into the sea.

Mjältön island, in the High Coast world heritage

 

Baggviken, Mjältön
GPS position: 63°2,14 N 18°32,4 E

Sailors are usual to moor into the natural harbour named Baggviken and from there to start walking the paths that bring to the peak of the mountain and a small lake. If you're cruising during the summer around the island, you will enjoy also many beaches and small bays around the natural coastline of Mjältön.

HerE are some videos made by sailors in mjältön:

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Drone footage of Mjältön peak and the boats in Baggviken natural harbour

The video is powered by Ottiliana Sailing team and shared after their summer cruising into the Höga Kusten. We already published a blog post about these Finnish sailors and their wooden boat, with great videos that report also their sailing to Docksta and, starting from the pier of Docksta Havet guest harbour, their experiences of hiking to the top of Skuleberget on the new path "Höga Kusten Stigen".

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Sailor vlogger Mia Wålsten hiking to the top of the highest island in Sweden

The tradition to bring a small stone on the top started during the Sixties and sailors are still doing this to mark the climbing to the peak of Mjältön at 236m over the sea level.

"In this episode I visit the highest island in Sweden, Mjältön, where I climb to the top. It is a stunning view, but my question is why we all carry a stone to the top? Who started this tradition and why? Maybe every person have a different and unique explanation, what do you think? Anyway, a nice place to visit, I highly reccomend it to everyone!"

FOLLOW MIA WÅLSTEN VLOGGER: S/Y ATLA3 (ON YOUTUBE)

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High Coast Sailors, Patricia & Christoffer show us their sailing to Mjältön and walking to the top

Sailors head to the heart of the High Coast world Heritage to hike the most stunning mountain peaks

What's your favorite adventure during your cruising the High Coast? Nature or mix nature and outdoor activities?

Hiking and walking are probably the most favorite activities that engage sailors outdoor involving sport and fitness attitudes. They usually head to the most internal coast to experience the outstanding views from Skuleberget and the trails around Docksta that bring to some of the most stunning peaks of the High Coast archipelago, like Vårdkallberget or Skovedsberget. The area of Docksta is becoming the "outdoor Mecca": did you know that there are at least 4 paths to hike up to Skuleberget? (and 5 to climb it!).

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THESE BLOGPOST ARE WRITTEN BY HIGH COAST SAILORS AND HIGHLIGHTED FOR HIGH COAST SAILORS:

• AUSTRALIAN SAILORS ENJOY THE HIGH COAST SAILING EVEN LATE IN THE SEASON >

• "A GREAT PLACE FOR SOLO SAILORS CRUISING IN THE HIGH COAST" >

• FINNISH SAILORS (ON A BEAUTIFUL BOAT) CRUISING THE HIGH COAST [VIDEO] >

• NORDIC WALKING IS A FUN FITNESS ACTIVITY FOR SAILORS IN THE HIGH COAST >

• "WINTER WONDERLAND" RECALLS THE PERFECT HÖGA KUSTEN SAILING MEMORIES >

"Winter Wonderland" recalls the perfect Höga Kusten sailing memories

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#winterwonderland is becoming a very popular tag. No surprise.

In the Swedish High Coast people are getting crazy for the beauty of this Winter.

Now that the days are getting longer, looking outside the frozen piers of the marina becomes easy to start remember the... Summer!

Looking at some of the short videos we shot last summer from the pier, we chose a couple of them to share with you, right now that the fjord is about to freeze all the way out to the sea :)

Overview #fromthepier of High Coast Sailors preparing their boats to leave the mooring in a beautiful morning to head in discovering the beauty of our coastal heritage.

no matter if Winter Wonderland or Summer Wonderland...

...the High Coast by the seaside is always magic! So why don't you start to plan your next cruising in the High Coast from here:

Australian Sailors enjoy the High Coast sailing even late in the season

Even late in September - definitely "low" season, for Baltic cruisers - two Australian sailors enjoy the natural beauty of our coastal heritage.

This beautiful black sailing boat, flying Canadian flag and coming from Vancouver, paid a visit at Docksta Havet Base Camp. High Coast Sailors and their boats have always great stories to share with us! This time was no exception.

The boat was designed by the designer of the two "Gretel", Australian America's Cup yachts, and built in Canada by one of the two sailors onboard. "Skookum I" has a twin sister in Sidney. She was built - and is owned, by the second sailor aboard.

Skookum I, designed by Alan Payne and built in Canada

They have been exploring the Höga Kusten World Heritage together for the first time, cruising from south of Helsinki for a quick tour before the winter.

During the couple of days spent at the marina in Docksta, they went to the Skuleberget but they have been not lucky with the weather, it was raining and foggy. So, they enjoyed riding to  Naturum and had lunch there.

Free download here the map of the best outdoor activities
in the area of Skuleberget, starting from the pier of Docksta Havet.

It was really nice to have them moored at the Base Camp and have a coffee together at the Sailor's Club House talking about boats & sailing! Here you see the short video we collected when they left the mooring to continue their cruising.

Finnish Sailors (on a beautiful boat) cruising the High Coast [VIDEO]

We collected some videos shared by the crew of the finnish sailing boat "Ottiliana" during their last summer cruising into the Höga Kusten. Particularly, they report their experience into the area of Skuleberget, the moment of taking off from the pier of the marina in Docksta and very nice moments of sailing into the Ullångersfjärden and Dockstafjärden.

VIDEO I

S/Y OTTILIANA sailing the Ullångersfjärden to Docksta

Höga Kusten tour 2017

HIGH COAST SAILOR'S TIPS | Explore with your boat the more internal coast: sailing to Skuleberget and Skuleskogen National Park >

VIDEO II

High Coast Sailors & Friends exploring the top of Skuleberget starting #fromthepier at Docksta Havet Base Camp

Höga Kusten tour 2017

Here you find info & map we provided to this crew to hike the top of the Skuleberget mountain following the new path "Höga Kusten Stigen" >

VIDEO III

Great sunny & windy sailing from Docksta to discover the stunning coastline of the Höga Kusten World Heritage

Höga Kusten tour 2017

S/Y Ottiliana moored at Docksta Havet Base Camp with on background the Skuleberget

Short presentation of Ottiliana and content of her YouTube channel.

FEW INFO ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL WOODEN BOAT "OTTILIANA"

S/Y Ottiliana is a traditionally clinker built cutter rigged sailing boat. Materials used to build her are finnish pine, teak, mahogny, iroko and Siberian larch. Grand Scylla type boat was built in Luvia Sådö boat yard by Björn "Nalle" Nyberg and launched 2003. Here will be shown videos of maintaining and sailing Ottiliana in the Baltic and in the archipelago.

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The skötbåt of Wille Norberg is back home in Docksta

Some months ago we launched an appeal on this website trying to rebuild the history of our fishing boat at Docksta Havet.
We had many feedbacks and first of all we'd like to thank you all for helping :-)
The most probable track we had is the following, and we really have no reason not to believe it's the one.
It's very fascinating indeed the link we found with Sandvikens Fiskeläge (we told about in March), since our boat is supposed to be stationed there in the fishing base camp of Docksta fishermen.
The photo database of the Länsmuseet of Västernorrland, we - by the way - suggest you to visit in Härnösand, has been key helpful in our research. The pictures that enrich this article come from there, and is in the additional description of one of them that we understood our boat's origin.

Which kind of boat it was?
It was the first question. It's a fishing boat: more particularly, it is a skötbåt, the typical boat to fish Baltic Herring with nets. Here below we add the fact file about the skötbåt from the Skellefteå Society of Rustic Boats.

Skötbåt
Known as a word since 1600. 'Sköt' is the name of the net that is used to catch Baltic Herring. The boat is around 7,2 m x 1,7 and was clinker-built, originally with four board. Since we have no archipelago it was used on open sea, but near the coast. Was sailed with square sails and later on spritsails. Here below a more detailed description in swedish.

Förekomst Skötbåten har funnits i många hundra år utefter norrlandskusten. Storleken cirka 24-26 fot (cirka 8 meter) har varierat något i utförande såväl i norra som i södra länen. Olika båtbyggare har traditionellt utformat sina båtar efter eget huvud. Med tiden har vissa detaljer förändrats, till exempel rakare, rundare eller mer eller mindre fallande stävar. Olika båtar blir därför ibland svåra att hänföra till en viss båttyp.
Särdrag Skötbåtens form gjordes så att sen skulle vara lätt att ro och möjlig att segla ibland. Samtidigt skulle den bära stora fångster och gå bra i grov sjö. Norrlandskusten har ju dålig och bitvis ingen skärgård, man är ute på öppna havet direkt. Därav kravet på sjövärdiga båtar.
Byggare Under tidigare århundraden byggdes båtarna av sina ägare med medhjälpare under vinterhalvåret. Senare blev det fler och fler som specialiserade sig, skaffade mera hjälpmedel och verktyg och byggde under större delen av året, till exempel Viklundarna från Bjurön.
Under höstarna sökte man självvuxna krokar och rotben, vridna träd för kinningar och övrigt lämpligt båtvirke. Allt virke fick lufttorka minst ett år. Det vanligaste träslaget var furu, men även granbåtar tillverkades
Motorn Då motorerna började monteras i fiskebåtarna kring 1910-1920 blev man tvingad till lite modelländringar. Kravet blev "större bärighet i akterskeppet". Akterstäven fick en något tjockare och annorlunda utformning, så att motoraxeln kunde monteras genom akterstäven. Propellern skulle ha sin plats. Detta ledde till en förändrad form på akterstäv och roder, samt fastsättning av detta.
Modernisering I slutet av 1940-talet började man bygga små akterruffar. Det blev bekvämare. Med motor blev det också längre resor ut till havs. Strömmingsfiskarna låg ju ofta kvar vid skötarna (strömmingsnäten) under nätterna.
Under 1950-talet började man även underlätta vid bärgandet av skötar. Det monterades rullar, antingen på förstäven eller på sudbandet. Skötarna drogs upp över dessa.
Font: Skellefteå Society of Rustic Boats (Skellefteå Allmogebåtar)

Who was the first owner?
Probably was a boat of Wille Norberg, a fisherman from Docksta. But here is the picture we were talking about and below the description as published by the Västernorrlands Länsmuseet:

© Länsmuseet Västernorrlands bildarkiv

Från Sandviken, Nätra Socken, Örnsköldsvik, Ulvön, Ångermanland, Västernorrland
Fotot är daterat till 1940
Fotograf: Bo Hellman
Bildnr: U1050

Övrig information om bilden: 
Wille Norberg från Docksta blev så småningen ensam fiskare i Sandviken. Här syns hans skötbåt och i förgrunden en sidorull som skötarna drogs upp över. 
Julius Söderberg har hjälpt mig med texten till bilderna från Sandvikens fiskeläge. 
Uppgifterna har lämnats vid besök 2004-10-22 av Birgitta Wedin. 

Kommentarer från Internetbesökare: 
Sven Bodin: NORBERG, WILHELM, Docksta, f. 7 jan. 1909 i Vibyggerå, son till Nils Norberg och Karolina, född Viberg. Gift 1 juni 1940 m. Mary Nyberg. Barn: Börje Wilh. Ragnvald. Fiskets art: strömming, laxfiske. 1 motorbåt, 1 roddbåt. Redskap: skötar, sillnät, krok, fisknät, laxlinor, laxrevar. Brodern Gustav Norberg deltar i fisket. Näringen har inom släkten bedriven i 4 generationer.

So that's it. :-) The fishing boat of a fisherman from Docksta. Quite expected - you may say. But in the reality to reconnect the traces of the history of a boat is never "expected". Now we know definitely more, and we've a base to start from for the deepening.