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31 Jul 12 nationalities
The first day after passing the starting line, the wind was weak, which made us have to drift for a while whereas other ships in the race had a more favourable wind, so ...
29 Jul Start of the race to Esbjerg
Update by captain Maarten:
“For a long time we have been floating around the startline before the race even started. Because of the lack of wind they postponed the ...
28 Jul 'Ship of Swing'
Update by captain Maarten:
"After the tour through the Lysefjord and the sight of the Preikestolen from below, we dropped anker in a beautiful little bay just west ...
25 Jul The race from Bergen to Esbjerg
The progress of the ships in the next leg can be followed here...
21 Jul To the Preikestolen
Update by captain Maarten:
"After a quiet night in Arendal we continued our way. The sun was shining on the ship and surrounding blue waters. But, sadly, the wind ...
17 Jul Stopover at Arendal
Update by captain Maarten:
“After a few nice days in Fredrikstad it was time for the Sail-out. This was going to start at two o'clock, so after lunch we were ready ...
14 Jul Seasick, but cool!
Update by Wietske:
"My voyage in three words: Seasick, but cool! I was seasick almost the whole trip, from Monday untill Thursday morning, when the race was almost ...
14 Jul The first race has come to an end
Update by captain Maarten:
“The race has come to an end. We haven't made it to the finish, but I think no ship in our class did. In the end it was all about the ...
