Denmark

More than five hundred islands make up the Danish archipelago, together with the peninsula of Jutland. providing excellent cruising opportunities. The different islands are close to each other and the distances between harbours are never more than a few miles. There might be a few crewed yachts available in Denmark, but this destination will mainly attract those interested in bareboat sailing and those interested in traditional rigs. The most popular cruising area is the archipelago south of the larger islands of Fyn and Sjaelland. In the northern part of Jutland are the perfectly sheltered waters of Limfjord, connecting the North Sea to the Kattegat. A more convenient point of access for yachts coming from the south is the Kieler Kanal, which connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea and leads straight into the heart of the Danish archipelago. Yachting facilities are good throughout the country and there are either marinas or fishing harbours with mooring facilities for yachts. The Danish people are enthusiast sailors themselves, so harbours get very crowded in summer. On the East coast of island Sjaelland lays Copenhagen. This is an exciting city, that can easily be reached by a yacht. Visiting Copenhagen you will discover newly converted, renovated industrial buildings and storehouses, modern architecture, a traditional harbour and a picturesque city centre with lots of terraces and shopping opportunities. This is a strong contrast with the surrounding natural islands. Price level is high, as in other parts of the Scandinavian countries. Denmark has a temperate climate and the winters are cold. The sailing season is limited to the summer which can be fairly wet, although offering long days. The prevailing winds in summer are westerly and this is also where most gales come from. Because of the surrounding landmass, the winds can be variable and the weather also changes with little warning.

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