11 Nov Dutch Tall Ships update
The stop at Chatham Islands was a pleasant surprise, nice to have an unexpected stop in our big crossing, especially one with such warm welcome. Early morning a fishing ...
November 2013
08 Nov Landing at the Chatham Islands
Written by Wieger Homan:
"Early morning, after seeing the lights of Chatham Island on our port side all through the night, finally the contours of the main island ...
05 Nov Chatham Island
By crossing the Antimeridian the 'Oosterschelde' has now arrived on the western hemisphere. At the moment she brings a short visit to Read More
05 Nov After watching ‘Around Cape Horn’ by Irving Johnson
Written by Leonard Blussé:
“Irving Johnson, what a guy he was! Was this the same captain that bought a Dutch schooner in the war and sailed around the world? I remember...
31 Oct Departure Auckland
Tuesday the 29th is the day; the crew and trainees are all on board for the next leg. And what a leg! Seven weeks out at sea, round Cape Horn to the Falkland Islands. Afte...
31 Oct On the road
The 'Oosterschelde' has left Auckland. Next stop is Stanley on the Falklands, somewhere around December 16th....
28 Oct Last day for captain Gerben
Captain Gerben writes:
"A last day-sail today and my time on board is finished. The wind was favourable and everyone enjoyed the fantastic sailing day. For the new c...
27 Oct Auckland, our turning point
Auckland is an important milestone in our circumnavigation, from now on we are on the way back. We are preparing the ship for the big voyage over the southern ocean. The s...
25 Oct The last miles to Auckland
The last miles we sail together with all the tall ships. From Rangitoto Island to Auckland. The wind is gusty and strong, but close to shore there are no waves and with 8 ...
