The last part of the River Svir and crossing Lake Onega
Minka of Southampton - Cruising Log
Edmund Wigan
Sun 17 Jul 2011 12:44
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Position N62 04.488 E035 13.174
We passed a boatyard with a river boat out on
props which gives an idea of the design needed to deal with shallower parts of
the waterways.
 Soon after this we came to the entrance to the Lake
where we picked up a new pilot for the lead boat.
 There were a few Russian chaps who were very
excited by the yachts and kept climbing onboard so their pals could take photos
of them.
 The crossing of the lake was straightforward and we
sailed most of the way arriving at an agreed anchorage so that the lead boat
could guide us up the channel which eventually leads to the canals. There was
some charming Russian children sailing a dinghy who came and had a
chat.
 On the way up the channel to Kizhi island we passed
this building which is a museum.
Whilst at anchor I went for a swim and washed my
hair in the river! I then swam over to the lead boat which I am quite proud of
as it was at least 200 mts.
  This island seems to be a tourist attraction and we
are going on an excursion either today or tomorrow. This vagueness is one of the
delights of our organisers but in fairness, as with all sailing you can never be
certain of arriving anywhere to plan.
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