Mea Culpa
The past period has been so incredibly busy that we unfortunately failed to keep you all updated. We're truly sorry...
06 August, 2025 No comment
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We did it!
Amid great interest, we arrived in Falmouth, UK on Saturday! The 'Oosterschelde' left Plymouth almost...
23 July, 2025 No comment -
Dolphins
Since our departure from the Azores, the journey—after a rough start—has been entirely under sail...
16 July, 2025 No comment -
Leg 32
We’re on our way for the very last leg of the Darwin200 Global Voyage! We're heading to Falmouth, the British...
10 July, 2025 No comment -
Terceira
Terceira is said to be the third island of the Azores to have been discovered—hence its name (terceira means ...
04 July, 2025 No comment -
Ponta Delgada
Especially after spending weeks at sea, with only the occasional bird or distant ship in sight. The bustle of the...
25 June, 2025 No comment -
Fotoshoot
When you're getting your picture taken, you usually make sure your hair is combed and your clothes are ...
20 June, 2025 No comment -
Trade winds
After a period of light winds and temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and above, we’ve finally reached the...
11 June, 2025 No comment -
Doldrums
We have been there for two days now and are experiencing first-hand what so many sailors before us have felt. No wind and sweaty heat!...
05 June, 2025 No comment -
Over the line
With a celebratory drink and certificate in hand, we can now proudly say, We are all honorable members of the Order of Shellbacks!...
03 June, 2025 No comment -
The Unreachable Island
Probably most magical of all is to see the giant green sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach and following the tiny turtles hatching from their eggs on their treacherous journey out to sea....
30 May, 2025 No comment -
Science days
To take water samples containing DNA of surrounding wild life, we need to lower several probes to depths of 70 and 200 metres. ...
25 May, 2025 No comment -
St Helena
St. Helena has been a special time for the crew of the Oosterschelde....
20 May, 2025 No comment -
Cape Horn Trophy
On Saturday May 17th, Captain Maarten de Jong received the official Cape Horn Trophy from the Mayor of the Dutch...
19 May, 2025 No comment -
Simon’s Town
On Saturday, April 19th, we set off under engine power through thick fog, heading for Simon’s Town. We anchored...
23 April, 2025 No comment
