25 Feb Sand, sun and sailing
A sailing update from sea: sandstorms, light winds and carnival in Mindelo during a sunny voyage along Santiago and Cape Verde....
February 2026
13 Feb Restocking in Mindelo
After three months at sea, 'Oosterschelde' restocks provisions in Mindelo, replenishing fresh supplies and canned drinks during the voyage....
02 Feb Man overboard drill
Man-over-board drill aboard 'Oosterschelde' while sailing from São Vicente to São Nicolau, from general alarm to recovery using the Markus net....
27 Jan Sal to Santiago
The first leg from Sal to Santiago on a broad reach with square-rigged sails. Arrival at Tarrafal Bay at dawn and folding the for course sail....
22 Jan Maintenance on board
The 'Oosterschelde' returns to Palmeira at the end of her third Cape Verde voyage, with the crew carrying out maintenance on deck and in the rigging....
12 Jan Third Cape Verde Voyage
The 'Oosterschelde' has started her third voyage to Cape Verde, sailing from Palmeira towards Tarrafal on the island of Santiago....
07 Jan Cape Verde fishing catch
A successful fishing trip in Cape Verde: from Mahi Mahi to tuna, freshly prepared by our ship’s chef Fennardie....
