Author: Elvira Beetstra

16 Jan Santiago

Posted at 10:40h in Nieuws

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This trip we are on our way with a group of people from Switzerland. Yesterday we left Sal and arrived this morning on Santiago. ...

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11 Jan Motor Sailing

Posted at 18:03h in Nieuws

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“Northeast, 4 to 6 Bft” is what I say when people ask me what to expect from the weather in Cape Verde. This is...

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09 Jan Baía de Tarrafal, São Nicolau

Posted at 17:25h in Nieuws

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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 ...

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06 Jan Update Jan

Posted at 10:37h in Nieuws

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“Last summer Jan Gores sailed on the IDE MIN to prepare to come back on board the OOSTERSCHELDE as captain”, was...

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02 Jan New Captain

Posted at 11:35h in Nieuws

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From the shipping company and the whole crew we wish everyone a very happy and healthy 2020! It's a special day for Jan...

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28 Dec Mindelo and Santo Antão

Posted at 11:43h in Nieuws

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Sailing towards Mindelo overnight, the (Christmas)stars were bright as no moon was to be seen. As we dropped anchor...

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18 Dec Crew

Posted at 09:56h in Nieuws

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A sailor has sea legs. Knows about pulling ropes, setting sails, navigates and steer the ship. Of course. But...

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17 Dec Trade Winds and Dust

Posted at 16:53h in Nieuws

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North-easterly 4 bft winds. The Canary Islands well behind us, Cabo Verde still some miles ahead to the south. The first ...

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12 Dec Tenerife

Posted at 10:24h in Nieuws

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Yesterday the OOSTERSCHELDE arrived in Tenerife. A few guests have disembarked this morning and this afternoon at 5 PM...

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09 Dec Porto Santo

Posted at 17:00h in Nieuws

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After a swift crossing from Douarnenez we dropped anchor in the bay of Porto Santo, an island east of Madeira. ...

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