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With the first rays of light, early in the morning we arrived on the spot where we expected the whales. And they were there! We saw many beluga’s (almost common to see them ...

We closed the ship for the public a bit earlier than we would normally do, because we had a reception on board. About 40 sponsors of the event came on board the ...

Because the last part of the trip went faster than expected, we ended up being too early at the pilot station. We decided to set all the sails and to enjoy the little bit ...

We have been sailing a lot the past few days. With the 'Gulden Leeuw' by our side we sailed under full sail north and then west. We didn’t go fast but it was very enjoyable...

Open ship is part of most festivals. It sounds like a relaxing day. A bit of hanging around on deck talking to everyone who came on board to have a look around. And we ...

Weather has improved considerably now we are here in Miramichi. Yesterday was warm with a lot of wind, great to get sunburned. Today lots of sun and no wind, so it is hot!...

Today an update by sailor Jurriaan:
”Yesterday afternoon we arrived in a sheltered bay just outside of Miramichi. We needed the shelter as the heavy wind that was for...

At the end of the morning we arrived at Îles de la Madeleine. After our morning coffee in the sun on deck some or our guests went hiking, others rented bikes and a few ...

After a few busy days in Charlottetown, with ships visits, stores, a bit of repairs and a new group of guests on board, it’s time to depart again. It was a shame there was...

The past few days we relaxed. During the day sailing, anchored at night and yesterday we spend the morning in Chalottetown for custom clearance to enter Canada. 
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