26 May Brittany coast
After all the bustle and fun during the festival 'La Semaine du Golfe', we made a short journey of discovery along the coast...
Author: Elvira Beetstra
19 May Semaine du Golfe
The Oosterschelde is present at the festival 'la Semaine du Golfe', in France. In addition to several Tall Ships, there are especially...
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...
