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We are Jan, Tina, Minna och Liam. When we are not working or going to school and find time over on weekends we are out on the ocean, sailing north or south along the Sydney coast, all year around. Every year we also go home to Finland in July, when we spend time sailing in the Finnish & Swedish archipelago or meet with family and relatives at Stugviken, the summer holiday place in Turku, Finland.

"Navigare necesse est, vivere non est necesse"

“As long I can remember I have been around or on sailing boats. Our family story of sailing and ships go back a long time in history,as far as 1869, when Karl Johan Elias Gardberg was born and later became Captain on the ship "Ainio" year 1895. I was brought up listening to epic stories about sailing in and among Finland and Swedens more than 30 000 islands. Stories about leaking wooden boats, tar, cotton sails , wood shakels , corke life vest's and sailing clothes made out of wool to protect from the cold nordic winds! Over the years I have found a profound love for the beautiful arcipelago nature in Finland and Sweden but also enjoy the fun and adventures in crossing the atalantic, passages over biscaya, cruisining in the Medditerainina sea or passage through red sea and the suez channel. Currently Im slowly encouraging my wife and children to discover the beauty and happines of sailing.
— Jan Gardberg,

Places

Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking, in Gunnamatta Bay, is the home harbour for Hirondelle. The club formed in 1934 has a long history of supporting and encouraging a life enjoyed out on the water.
Jibbon, derived from the Dharawal word meaning sandbar at low tide, is the beach at the eastern end of Bundeena and is part of the Royal National Park. Excellent anchorage and a few public moorings.
An area of brilliant white sands, crystal clear waters ranging from aquamarine to deep blue shades. Excellent snorkeling and beautiuful marine life.

Located at the northern headland of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Maroubra. You'll find fantastic walks, diving spots. historic sites and great food at The Boat House.
Considered as one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours. Right at center of Sydney with ; sparkling blue waters, iconic tourists attractions, beaches, great yacht clubs, waterfron dining places, all surrounded by pristine bushland, pretty botanic gardens and amazing sky line after sunset.