Since we were basically anchored in open water that night, it was pretty simple. Hoist main sail while getting the anchor up and just go one way. Nothing in the way, 80km as the crow flies. First it was a little beating into the (light) wind, but the further we got to Rügen, the beamer the wind. And for the first time we were flying at six to seven knots. Bennis aunt, uncle and cousin were at Rügen and it was their last night, so we were eager to get there before sunset. The final stretch was beating into the wind again – full on. We were feeling like race sailors tacking every 20 seconds, just because we can. Later we figured out, that the tacking (boat was heeling) was key, because beside the main channel, water was crazy shallow and so our draught was lower. We entered the harbor and were allowed to stay at a ferry dock. Why that? Because going into a box with 7 tons of boat and long keel is not something you wanna do just for 1-2 hours stay. Harbor master was fine with us hanging there. Thus we had amazing fish that Bennis aunt and uncle brought. Rügen by the way…. first time, it’s a beauty. Then we went back on the boat, left the harbor – this time under engine which means we were straight up 1,70m deep. And It took only 50 meters until we were hitting the ground. Benni took it easy, jumped into the water and was basically lifting the boat with his risen arms. We pulled the second anchor out. Benni took it by hand, brought it into the channel next to us and we pulled ourself out of the sand. Lesson learned. Leave port for a little more than 50 meters before leaving it and trying to anchor
