Gulf of Finland Travels: Peter - Krondstat

The Gulf of Finland is a place of unique beauty with a history that began back in Ancient Russia. This summer we have to look at this part of the Baltic Sea in a new way - we will go on a journey along its water surface, we will land on the islands, study skerries, cook our own meals on a fire, sleep in tents and generally arrange an adventure near St. Petersburg. But about everything in turn.

On Saturday morning, we will gather at our sports base in the Central Yacht Club of the city, and after a little preparation and briefing we set sail. The journey to the place of our overnight takes an average of about five hours. During this time, we will learn how to set sail, practice different maneuvers on a yacht, catch fresh sea wind and enjoy the views of the bay from the water.

Our goal for the day is to set up a campground in the parking lot, prepare a hot grilled dinner and enjoy the views and sounds of the night nature. After the morning breakfast, we will set off on the return trip - we will have another short briefing before we leave and we will definitely arrange a race. Special training and yachting experience is not required - this trip is suitable even for beginners.

Trekking route

Our little trip is a real two-day adventure. We will spend the night in a tent on the shore, prepare tea on a fire, boil fish soup and grill. We will sail a lot and walk through the woods, so take comfortable waterproof shoes and warm clothes.

We will cook the food ourselves, and the helmsmen will help you in this difficult matter. We will take care of everything and take the necessary set of dishes (pot, grill, plates, cups and appliances).

And also (depending on the route) we will definitely see something interesting from the sights: we will look at the Kronstadt fortress or admire the wooden church in Dubkovaya Bay.