EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Riddle of the Sands Chapter 6 - Schlei Fiord
from The Riddle of the Sands · host Erskine Childers
In which the narrator undertakes a rigorous introduction to the art of sailing under Davies’s patient yet exacting guidance amidst the sheltered fiords and shifting weather of the Baltic coast, gradually absorbing the delicate craft and the charms of the landscape. Amidst these adventures, a chance encounter with a hospitable pilot and his family offers a glimpse of local life and sport, stirring reflections on companionship and the mysterious nature of Davies himself.
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In which the narrator undertakes a rigorous introduction to the art of sailing under Davies’s patient yet exacting guidance amidst the sheltered fiords and shifting weather of the Baltic coast, gradually absorbing the delicate craft and the charms of the landscape. Amidst these adventures, a chance encounter with a hospitable pilot and his family offers a glimpse of local life and sport, stirring reflections on companionship and the mysterious nature of Davies himself.
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