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12 Nov

Posted at 14:59h in Archive
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Even within the harbour of Portimão we already had enough sails up to cut the engine. Later on, already far from the coast, the wind veered to a very nice westerly and we did...

10 Nov

Posted at 13:02h in Archive
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We sailed south around Cabo de São Vicente to Portimão, some 130 NM of sailing. The 'Oosterschelde' was here before, in June 1932 (see photo). These days the view is rather ...

08 Nov

Posted at 11:48h in Archive
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The northerly wind gave us good progress. We had some time to spend ashore and stretch our legs. The choice was Cascais, near the mouth of the Rio Tajo, just west of Lisbon. ...

05 Nov

Posted at 11:35h in Archive
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A nice easterly wind brought us close to Finisterre, where the wind changed into variable and light. The engine had to help us a bit.
Then a fin whale appeared some 50 ...

02 Nov

Posted at 12:32h in Archive
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In January we did the same voyage, we had depressions, wind against, rain and more mishaps. This time all goes splendidly well. During the night, after passing Ushant, we had...

29 Oct

Posted at 15:07h in Archive
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A bit sad but very satisfied with all the accomplished chores, we watched the 'Oosterschelde' sail out towards the Canary Islands.
The ship will not be back in the N...

23 Oct

Posted at 19:49h in Archive
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There is always more work than expected. Or the work takes longer then expected. Whatever is the reason: we have to make long hours to get everything done in time. There are ...

16 Oct

Posted at 22:42h in Archive
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We have worked hard this week and luckily the weather was good. The 'Oosterschelde' looks as good as new. Tomorrow after a few small chores we will go back into the water....

10 Oct

Posted at 20:06h in Archive
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Early this morning the ‘Oosterschelde’ went into the dry dock at Padmos in Stellendam. Besides regular maintenance and the yearly inspections we have planned something ...

08 Oct

Posted at 20:39h in Archive
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Today we sailed the first of two day trips out of Hellevoetsluis, with all kinds of guests: former trainees, some brought family and friends, and also new guests who are ...