‘Boring’ Forties
As expected, we were able to raise the sails again this morning, and since then the engine hasn’t been turned on....
20 January, 2025 No comment
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Laundry day without wind
The previous update ended with the expectation that we’d likely need to start the engine the following morning....
17 January, 2025 No comment -
Low pressure system
We have followed our low pressure system for as long as possible, sailing in a beautiful arc. It has been a great sail ...
14 January, 2025 No comment -
Itinerary
For everyone who regularly tracks the position of our ship and wonders whether we know where Cape Horn is...
08 January, 2025 No comment -
Easing into the journey
At the start of a voyage—especially longer ones—it’s always nice to ease into things. It gives...
06 January, 2025 No comment -
40 days at sea
The Oosterschelde is ready for departure. Preparations have been made and there is a slight ...
02 January, 2025 No comment -
Changing of the guard
After Jan-Willem had sailed the ship back and forth between New Zealand and Australia, it was ...
02 January, 2025 No comment -
Open ship in Lyttelton
The Oosterschelde will spend the next few days at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton in preparation for ...
27 December, 2024 No comment -
Back on the Tasman Sea
Time in port is always appreciated by the crew. The full nights of sleep, possibilities to explore the...
15 December, 2024 No comment -
Maintenance and Darwin leaders
For the past few days, we have been moored in the heart of Hobart, the main city of Tasmania. Being ...
09 December, 2024 No comment -
Hobart
Five days ago, we departed from Sydney, but our journey didn’t head straight out to sea. Instead, we began with a scenic tour through...
02 December, 2024 No comment -
Getting ready
After two wonderful weeks in Sydney, it's almost time for us to set sail again. We've thoroughly enjoyed our time in this iconic city...
26 November, 2024 No comment -
Sydney
After two weeks sailing on the Tasman sea we enjoyed our sail into Sydney Harbour a lot! Not only is this one of the most ...
18 November, 2024 No comment -
A new highlight
After 15 months and more than 25.000 nautical miles, we have arrived in Sydney, Australia. A new highlight of this global...
15 November, 2024 No comment -
Changing winds and sails
The first week on the Tasman sea has been relatively calm. Of course we have been rolling and heeling a bit, but...
10 November, 2024 No comment
