Author: Elvira Beetstra
09 May Pouring rain
Today was an interesting day. It was pouring with rain. The ‘Helena’ was almost wetter above the waterline than below. ...
05 May Update Peter Paul
Peter Paul Klapwijk is mate on the 'Helena' and he has kept a log of the preparations for the first sailing day. He writes...
02 May Home for a bit
After the king's visit, all attention is focused on the ships again. The ‘Oosterschelde’ is home for a few days and of course we...
24 Apr Preparing the Helena
Spring is still waiting, but on the 'Helena' we are confident that it will come soon and we are working hard. All spars...
23 Apr Passage du Fromveur
We therefore chose a slightly wider route, but still a nice shortcut, just on the east side of Ouessant: Passage du Fromveur. ...
20 Apr Sei whales
Nature also cooperated: we spotted whales several times! The first time in a voyage is always the most special and...
17 Apr Lovely sailing
We have sailed wonderfully the past few days and made good progress. The wind continued to blow from the south-...
14 Apr Departure Horta
For the next few days, the forecast is that the wind will continue to blow strongly from the south-southwest and so we expect to be able...
