Göteborg

Gothenburg is situated on the western coast by Kattegatt, an arm of the North Sea, at the outlet of the river Göta älv and the Göta Canal. Due to the Gulf Stream the city has a mild climate and quite a lot of rain. The archipelago of Gothenburg consists of rough, barren rocks and cliffs, which also is typical for the coast of Bohus County.

Marstrand
Marstrand is a seaside town in Kungälv Municipality in western Sweden. It has held city privileges since 1200. The most striking feature about Marstrand is the 17th century fortress Carlsten, named after King Carl X Gustav of Sweden.

During the last quarter of the 17th century Marstrand had the free port status, granted by the King Gustav III. Marstrand is a popular sailing resort in summer time. It is also the venue of the annual Swedish Match Cup, a match race sailing competition.

Stockholm 59°21′N, 18°4′E
Stockholm is located on Sweden's east coast, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. The central parts of the city consists of fourteen islands, all part of the archipelago. The geographical city centre is virtually situated on the water, in the bay Riddarfjärden.

Sun:

In Sweden, the sun can easily damage your skin , so you need to protect it with high protection solar cream before each cruise.

Sunshine junkies should visit Sweden between late May and late July, scooting out before the August rains. Monthly average temperatures in Stockholm are highest in July at about 22°C (70°F), when you can rely on nine hours of tan time. The average temperature in the northernmost mountains at this time is about 11°C (52°F), but you should be prepared for occasional sub-zero temperatures and snowfalls, even in summer; the range of temperatures north of the Gulf of Bothnia is almost 30°C (86°F).

Conditions for renting a boat

If you want to rent a sailboat or a motorboat, you need a sailing licence or a boat licence.

Electricity

In Sweden power is on 220 V, and plugs are the same as in France.

Useful Links

Internet : www.visit-sweden.com