About currents and waves

We were aware the the Smålandsfarvandet, the waters between Sælland and Lolland can get quite 'choppy', even in not too strong winds. Last year, on the way from Omø to Fejø, we experienced 'washing machine conditions' in light winds. So we were not surprised today when, in a 12 knot breeze' it was choppy again shortly after leaving Femø. And as expected, when we emerged into the Langelands Sund, between Lolland and Langeland, and passed the windmill park there, the sea conditions improved enough to make coffee. Perfect!
As we crossed the Langelands Sund, the wind picked up (it was a nice East North Easterly, right behind us) and we felt the current which was going in the opposite direction, in the end at about 2.5 knots. This 'current against wind' condition made the waves steeper and although still from behind it got a bit uncomfortable for the last 10 miles or so. Closer to the harbour, the current dropped and there was no problem once we had located the harbour entrance. We tied up without a problem, which is more than can be said about some of the yachts that came in after us....

Sorry, no pictures today. I have a short video that I took before the waves got steep, but as we only have a slow Internet connection, that is not going to work. I'll try to post it at some future time.

The wind is supposed to drop significantly tomorrow and we plan to go to Bagenkop, the last Danish stop of this year's trip.

Location:Denmark