May 2016

30 May On Engine

Currently running on engine. Wind expected to pick up during the day, from the south. Forecast for the next 48hrs S 3-6 bft....

29 May We left

We used the morning to prepare the vessel for sea and to arrange the unavoidable port-paperwork.
The lines were let go at 1100 hrs local time and even before we reached ...

26 May We become accustomed

We started out with beautiful weather in Bermuda. The first day there was so little wind that we could swim and so we did. But the days after the wind increased to 4 Bft. ...

24 May Velas

At 5PM ships time (6PM local time) we moored in the harbour of Velas, on the island São Jorge. After the rough weather from the past days everyone is looking forward to a ...

24 May São Jorge

After 36 hours of rough weather, winds and sea have decreased. Because we are a bit early we have decided to visit one of the other islands of the Azores: São Jorge. ETA ...

22 May Strong wind

The 'Oosterschelde' is ahead of schedule. At this moment the ship is in an area with a lot of wind and rough seas.  The swell is about 6 meters high. Under those circumsta...

20 May Birthday on the Atlantic Crossing

Update by Tim:
"When I entered the saloon there was a happy birthday message in 5 languages written on the blackboard and the saloon was decorated with flags. After ...

19 May Poem to Tim

There once was a sailor
Named Tim

Who worked very hard
Sails to trim

Swabbed the deck; painted blocks
To relax did pull-ups
The ship was ...

19 May Our seventh day at sea

Update George Edens:
“Last evening brought a calming of our winds and clearing of skies. Yesterday the morning watch was treated to raising the upper topsail in a ...

18 May Klaverjas steam course

Update Jan Zaanen:
“Yesterday, the 'klaverjas course' started and I was surprised about the number of persons that came at 16h00 to join the game. After one hour most...