It was still blowing hard when we left Sonderborg in Denmark to travel the 20 miles up into the winding Flensburg fjord and back into Germany. We planned our departure with great care as Nic has strained his right wrist and the windy conditions were challenging. For once, leaving the box mooring went well.
On the way we encountered dozens of yachts and saw many marinas. This area is reminiscent of the Solent, for the sheer number of sails. Much of the journey was motoring straight into the wind and waves. Very unpleasant. No question of raising sails today.
We had already found our berth number from the very helpful Inga at Niro Petersen marina in Flensburg. But when we approached it was far too big a box for our boat and our ropes. We tried but it was bloody...until Inga appeared and showed us an alternative berth. Nic had to perform a very tricky manoeuvre to get us out of the first and into the second. Much swearing from Lesley. But when it was done, Sirena IV was safely tucked up in her berth for the next month while we go back to London. The marina looks towards the city of Flensburg (see pic).
Tomorrow is packing and putting the boat to bed. Saturday we take a train to Hamburg for the flight home.
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