Well, the middle stools did deform but did not break. After considering the loads it seems the choice of the…
We are waiting for another 7cm of water, two local piglets are on the bbq. Hmmm, might have to wait…
Probably due to strong northerly winds the height of tide in river was lower than anticipated. Despite thigh deep mud…
An invitation to a very special event. Fernando, one of the local community, invited Dick, Jan and I to his…
Sergio, the local Main Man cooked baby pig and potatoes for around 20 people.
Woodwork mostly completed. Sanding and oiling. Took maybe 10 full man days. New batteries (4 235 AH, 1000 Euros) installed…
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Been fairly steady progress thus far. The main decision, where and how to slip ship, has been suitably mulled over…
Delayed post as its been a hard few days navigating back towards hellevoetsluis. Stuck on bridges, mad dashes through tight…
Arrived Monday and started to strip off exhaust. Like most of things to do with exhausts it was a b……
Hoffman welding in Workum, sole trader and ideal for a job like this. He, a sailor and a skilled artisan…
Glorious day yesterday, put into Hinderlopen to do a washing machine and strip water cooled exhaust. Two studs not playing…
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Due to forgetfulness on my part I left the key card or CEP card on board when I left here…
Ally arrived Friday from Delft and we departed the next morning around 1000 accompanied by some heavy rain, fortunately in…
Trying to find a good location for a sailing weekend with Dick’s nephew Alistair. Think that the best area is…
The former shipyard, KNMI, is now a development area with many events, small businesses, low cost housing etc. You can’t…
Very good setup in Amsterdam Bos woods. Mr E in top form, probably the best I have seen. Dog faced…
Saturday night was the last of Builders holiday. Noise and hilarity continued to 2AM, possibly not the best harbour but…
09:30 16:30,wind more or less S F5, maybe a little more. Fairly hard, single reef, making 50-60 degrees off the…
An amazing period, sailing from venue to venue along with boats of all shapes and sizes. The detail of the…