08 Apr First test
After a very comfortable first 750 miles with enough time to adjust to the circumstances, we now had our first test. Thursday the wind increased and that night it became m...
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04 Apr Petrels and competitions
At half past seven in the morning we have breakfast, our watch (the day watch from 4-8AM) is finished. It was nice we had some days to adjust. Now I am used to walking ...
03 Apr Giant oceanic manta ray
After a good start from Santos harbour, the wind decreased and speed went down in the afternoon of Tuesday. Just when we wanted to start the engine, we saw something like ...
02 Apr Day sail and departure
After a final cleaning and last preparations we welcomed 45 guests on board for a day sail. While enjoying the view and drinking a glass of Champaign and eating tapas we m...
31 Mar Ready for departure tomorrow
Yesterday we have had a nice ‘open ship’ day and today we continue preparations for the ocean crossing to Cape Town. We welcome our new guests on board tonight, they will ...
30 Mar Ending the coastal voyage
Again we have finished one of our voyages. The nature here is fantastic, the green Brazilian coast is absolutely gorgeous. We have arrived in Santos, where we are anchored...
28 Mar Almost in Santos
About 45 miles to go before we arrive in Santos, we expect to arrive at 6 PM local time.
We sailed along a gorgeous coast, with islands, mangroves, idyllic villages ...
25 Mar Visiting Ilha Grande and Mamanguá Bay
On Sunday morning we arrive at Ilha Grande, at 6 AM. What a breathtaking view! We overlook the mountains with several palm trees in all sizes and colours. The guests visit...
24 Mar Ilha Grande
The ‘Oosterschelde’ arrived at Ilha Grande, 60 miles southwest of Rio. Even most Brazilians say this is one of the most beautiful islands of the country. The ship is ancho...
