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New edition of the book ´Kusten är klar !´ |
| Date: 2023-11-28 |
| Bengt Larsson's book ´Kusten är klar !´ now out in a 5th edition - don't miss the chance. The book has become a classic that many have had as inspiration for their HBB paddling. Read more about how you can order a copy of the book. |
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Jim Danielsson 90 years |
| Date: 2023-10-31 |
| Jim celebrated his birthday on October 28th with his family, but today, October 31st, we in the HBB jury had the opportunity to congratulate Jim on reaching the impressive age of 90 years. We were invited to Thorvald Nielsen's home where we presented beautiful flowers and a folder with congratulations from 119 HBB paddlers. We had sent out emails to everyone who completed HBB and we received an overwhelming response. Jim was very happy and sincerely thanks everyone who sent greetings. He will now spend a lot of time carefully reading everything written. Thorvald treated us to a delicious lunch followed by coffee and cake. Jim has received the folder with all greetings. From left: Lennart Bergström, Mats Grindvik, Jim Danielsson, Sven Berggren, Thorvald Nielsen and Peter Sjödin behind the camera Coffee and cake. Here are some examples of greetings in the cover. The binder with all the greetings. Lena and Håkan Jernehov with HBB-number 2 and 3. David Lindgren and Henrik Lindblom with HBB-number 78 and 79. Peter Magnusson with a total of 7 HBB conquests. Marie Eklöf and Ben Strengell with HBB-number 187 and 188. |
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Jury meeting 2023-10-19 |
| Date: 2023-10-19 |
| Then it was time for the last jury meeting of the year for Mattias Söderberg. The jury this time consisted of Jim Danielsson, Thorvald Nielsen, Sven Berggren, Lilja Nikulásdóttir and Peter Sjödin. Mattias reported the route on his computer. He paddled the entire distance in an excellent 46 days without a rest day. The jury was able to unanimously approve Mattia's paddling, which becomes conquest no. 199 and his second conquest. After the briefing, Jim offered in the usual order a sandwich with a drink and then coffee and a fancy cake with an inscription. This was not just the last jury meeting of the year, but Jim's last as chairman. We thanked him for his inspiring and important mission. The jury is studying the route Mattias receives his miniature kayak The beautiful cake. Jim signs his book. The core team in the jury, Thorvald, Jim and Sven. Lilja Nikulásdóttir, who is the newest member of the jury. |
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Jury meeting 2023-09-22 |
| Date: 2023-09-22 |
| On Friday, September 22, there was a jury meeting for Samuel Johnson. The jury this time consisted of Jim Danielsson, Thorvald Nielsen, Sven Berggren and Magnus Fischer. Samuel reported his paddling partly on "real" charts and partly on road atlases, during the paddling he used GPS/mobile phone for navigation. The paddling had gone well with not too many windy days. The jury was able to unanimously approve Samuel's paddling which becomes conquest no. 200. After the briefing, Jim offered, in the usual order, a sandwich with a drink, followed by coffee and a fancy cake with an inscription. The jury is studying the route Samuel receives his miniature kayak The beautiful cake. |
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Jury meeting 2023-09-20 |
| Date: 2023-09-20 |
| On Wednesday, September 20, there was a jury meeting for Christa and Rick Hoeksema. The jury this time consisted of Jim Danielsson, Thorvald Nielsen, Sven Berggren and Peter Sjödin. Christa reported on their laptop the detailed route with markings every 10 minutes. Via Instagram it would have been possible for anyone to follow their paddling. After the pleasant briefing, it was easy for the jury to approve the paddling. After the briefing, Jim offered in the usual order a sandwich with a drink and then coffee and a delicious and beautiful chocolate cake decorated with both the Dutch and Swedish flags and an inscription. The jury is studying the route Christa shows the route on the computer Christa and Rick proudly display their miniature kayaks Jim holds out the beautiful chocolate cake. Christa and Rick delightedly hold out the beautiful cake. |
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Rick and Christa have reached Virtakari |
| Date: 2023-09-17 |
| Rick and Christa have completed their HBB paddling with two really tough days. The last day but one with just over 94 km and the last half hour in total darkness. Then very last day in stormy winds. They arrived at national border marker Nº 59 in Haparanda after a total of 93 days. Then they had temporarily stopped paddling and went home for just over 3 weeks. Their total paddling distance was 2318 km. Christa at national border marker Nº 59 Rick at national border marker Nº 59 |
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Rick and Christa restart paddling |
| Date: 2023-09-08 |
| Through support from their employers and colleagues, there is now time to complete the paddling to Haparanda. Rick and Christa are now at Köpmanholmen and will paddle out and connect to the former paddling track. We wish them both GOOD LUCK |
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TIME TO DISEMBARK |
| Date: 2023-09-06 |
Since HBB was established in 1990, I have been active on its jury for 33 years. It feels right to now step back at almost 90 years of age and after various paddlers together have soon been noted for 200 conquests. That's why I'm happy that Peter Sjödin in Västerås has declared himself willing to take over from the year 2024. Peter has himself paddled HBB twice and as Webmaster he also takes care of HBB's website in an excellent way. So it feels good and safe to leave "my baby" in Peter's capable hands. At the same time, I would like to thank all those who have been jury members in HBB during these years for their voluntary participation in the many jury meetings. Jim Danielsson Jim's handwritten letter |
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Jury meeting 2023-09-01 |
| Date: 2023-09-01 |
| On Friday 1 September there was a jury meeting for Jesper Eklöf. The jury this time consisted of Jim Danielsson, Thorvald Nielsen, Sven Berggren and Peter Sjödin. Jesper's account of the route took place on a large map of Sweden. Together with the daily posts on Instagram, it was easy for the jury to approve the paddling. After the briefing, Jim offered a sandwich with a drink in the usual order, followed by coffee and a carrot cake Jesper and part of the jury Jim hands over the miniature kayak to Jesper The nice miniature kayak and Jim's book signed by the jury. |
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Third finish year 2023 |
| Date: 2023-08-23 |
| Samuel Johnson became the third and final paddler this year to reach national border marker Nº 59 in Haparanda. It took 73 days and the total paddle distance was 2418 km. It was mostly good weather but 4 hard days in Blekinge and 6 hard days in central Norrland. Finish line image at border marker Nº 59 |
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Rick and Christa have stopped paddling |
| Date: 2023-08-14 |
| The weather has not been kind this summer. Rick and Christa have been forced to stay ashore 16 days due to excessively strong winds. Now the holiday is over so they have had to cancel their paddling. The decision was made on the island of Trysunda in the High Coast. |
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Second finish year 2023 |
| Date: 2023-07-19 |
| Mattias Söderberg became the second paddler this year to reach national border marker Nº 59 in Haparanda. It took 46 days and the total paddle distance was 2400 km. Finish line image at border marker Nº 59 |
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First finish year 2023 |
| Date: 2023-07-05 |
| Jesper Eklöf became the first paddler this year to reach national border marker Nº 59 in Haparanda after 60 days, of which all days were paddle days. Jespers total paddle distance was 2285 km (corrected 2023-08-10). Finish line image at border marker Nº 59 |
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Daniel Salbu will not start this year. |
| Date: 2023-06-23 |
| The planning for the summer means that Daniel cannot get together an HBB paddling. Hopefully he will make a start next year, which we are looking forward to. |
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Manne Stenström breaks his paddling |
| Date: 2023-06-18 |
| Due to overexertion in the right shoulder, Manne feels compelled to stop paddling in Löderup. We who have followed his impressive distances every day will miss him. |
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Rick och Christa Hoeksema have started |
| Date: 2023-06-17 |
| Now the sixth and seventh paddlers have started their long journey towards Haparanda. Rick makes his second start and Christa her first. We wish them the best of luck! |
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8th registration and 4th start |
| Date: 2023-06-12 |
| On June 12, Manne Stenström signed up to start the same day. When the report was registered, Manne had already started. Good luck on the long paddling. |
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Samuel Johnson has started |
| Date: 2023-06-12 |
| Now the fifth paddler has started his long journey towards Haparanda. We wish Samuel Johnson the best of luck! |
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Mattias Söderberg has started |
| Date: 2023-06-04 |
| Now the third paddler has started his long journey towards Haparanda. We wish Mattias Söderberg the best of luck! |
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Sixth and seventh registration for the year 2023 |
| Date: 2023-05-29 |
| On May 29, 2023, Rick Hoeksema and Christa Hoeksema signed up to start their paddling on June 17, 2023. Rick completed his first HBB paddling in 2019.We wish them both the best of luck with their preparations and look forward to their start. |
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Kaj Johansson has started |
| Date: 2023-05-28 |
| Now the second paddler has started his long journey towards Haparanda. We wish Kaj Johansson the best of luck! |
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First start |
| Date: 2023-05-07 |
| Today the first paddler started his long journey towards Haparanda. We wish Jesper Eklöf good luck! |
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Fifth registration for the year 2023 |
| Date: 2023-04-16 |
| On April 16th, 2023, Daniel Salbu signed up to start his paddling on June 17th 2023. We wish him the best of luck with his preparations and look forward to his start. |
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Fourth registration for the year 2023 |
| Date: 2023-03-04 |
| On March 4th, 2023, Mattias Söderberg signed up to start his paddling on June 1st, 2023. We wish him the best of luck with his preparations and look forward to his start. |
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Third registration for the year 2023 |
| Date: 2022-11-21 |
| On November 21, 2022, Kaj Johansson signed up to start his paddling on May 28, 2023. We wish him the best of luck with his preparations and look forward to his start. |
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Second registration for the year 2023 |
| Date: 2022-11-01 |
| On October 25, 2022, Jesper Eklöf signed up to start his paddling on May 1, 2023. We wish him the best of luck with his preparations and look forward to his start. |
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First registration for the year 2023 |
| Date: 2022-07-22 |
| Already on July 18, 2022, Samuel Johnson has registered for the start on June 10, 2023. We wish him the best of luck with his preparations and look forward to his start. |
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