09 Jan Baía de Tarrafal, São Nicolau
We are at anchor and it is quiet in the bay. Every now and then a breeze comes through the mountains. This morning at nine we brought the ...
Author: Elvira Beetstra
06 Jan Update Jan
“Last summer Jan Gores sailed on the IDE MIN to prepare to come back on board the OOSTERSCHELDE as captain”, was...
02 Jan New Captain
From the shipping company and the whole crew we wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2020! It's a special day for Jan...
28 Dec Mindelo and Santo Antão
Sailing towards Mindelo overnight, the (Christmas)stars were bright as no moon was to be seen. As we dropped anchor...
17 Dec Trade Winds and Dust
North-easterly 4 bft winds. The Canary Islands well behind us, Cabo Verde still some miles ahead to the south. The first ...
09 Dec Porto Santo
After a swift crossing from Douarnenez we dropped anchor in the bay of Porto Santo, an island east of Madeira. ...
05 Dec Waiting for Sinterklaas
For a few days we are sailing on the ocean swell and still all on board are doing well. The ship keeps on moving up and down...
05 Dec Making presents
Two weeks before this voyage started, I did not know I was joining, the unexpected is always the best. This is my third trip....
