Tuesday 15 May
We slipped Stralsund early to make the 0820 opening of the bridge, leading a small armada of a further six yachts behind us down the Strelasund. 
At the opening of the Greifswalder Bodden, one of these was close enough to chat to as we both struggled to find any wind to fill our sails. She was crewed by a couple enjoying a similar lifestyle to my crew: offspring independent, working or studying, and a lovely new boat purchased to enjoy extended cruising. We were delighted to be able to exchange photos of us under sail – a rare privilege.
They headed off towards Seedorf, while we sailed Southeast for the Peenestrom channel. We found a comfortable anchorage just outside Karlshagen, again enjoying sea eagles.