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Read MoreLeaving East London a little wiser 10:29utc 20-05-2013
Leaving East London a little wiser 10:29utc 20-05-2013 We have left East London behind us and are setting sail for Durban, although, there is not a lot of wind to sail with. We left under full sail, blowing horns and waving to the crowd on the shore. But now we are under engine and hope we will pick up a sea breeze somewhere during the day, or a nice land breeze like 2 days ago. Our cadets presented us...
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Read MoreAlong the South African Coast
During the night of the 18th we sailed close to the shore, a land breeze started around 20:00 hours that kept us going at 6 to 7 knots, almost close hauled. After a day of flapping sails due to downwind courses and waves, it was nice to feel the ship heel over a bit and get moving again. Cape of good hope is also known as the cape of storms and the South African coast is known for her high waves and strong...
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Read MoreHitting the 10 knots and some showers 17-05-2013 01:00 utc
Hitting the 10 knots and some showers 17-05-2013 01:00 utc Today was the first whole day sailing, and it was beautiful! We met up with the Europa and Oosterschelde near Knysna for some pictures under full sail. The afternoon was spend on deck with a workshop on sailing – what courses, what wind direction and what sail handling with what wind. In the Meanwhile we headed down wind along the coast with...
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Read MoreSea cadets on the Tecla 16-5-2013 00:37 UTC
Sea cadets on the Tecla 16-5-2013 00:37 UTC We have left Cape Town with 12 cadets, one teacher, one camera man, one photographer and one reporter. We left with a loud bang and horns blowing, Oosterschelde almost under full sail and Tecla and the Europa setting sail. Once we were out of the harbor with all sails set, it seemed there was not enough wind to sail, so we used the engine for the first night....
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Read MoreLast night in Cape Town
We have had our last night in Cape Town, for this visit! Most of our time here was spend on maintenance of the ship. Jan flew in (who Gijs, Sam and me had not seen for 6 months!)to help us out during our docking period, pulling it off without him would have been impossible. But yesterday we had to say goodbye again, we are setting sail with our 4 permanent crew and 16 trainees, to Durban, and Jan flew home...
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Read MoreFinalizing our 2014 sailing season
We would like to present our preliminary sailing season 2014. Preliminary because it is not yet finished and some trips might be subject to change. If you would like to book a trip with us, just fill in the booking form on the website and we will get back to you through email. Or you can send us an email with your request! Sailing season 2014 The last year of our world circumnavigation, and saying goodbye...
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Read MoreA South African welcome with pinguins
During the last few days of our South Atlantic crossing we lost our airtime so we could not update the logbook. We had a few fast days and a few slow days. Birds kept following us around and the only fish we caught jumped off the hook just before we could get it on board. Too bad, because it was a good sized Dolphinfish/Dorada. On the 2nd of May we arrived in Cape Town and are now moored behind the...
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Read MoreCape Town! 02-05-2013
Cape Town! This morning the Tecla arrived in Cape Town. The first ocean is done. The last leg just sailed with the crew of four. As soon as they are in the air again more news.
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Leaving East London a little wiser 10:29utc 20-05-2013
Leaving East London a little wiser 10:29utc 20-05-2013 We have left East London behind us and are setting sail for Durban, although, there is not a lot of wind to sail with. We left under full sail, blowing horns...
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Along the South African Coast
During the night of the 18th we sailed close to the shore, a land breeze started around 20:00 hours that kept us going at 6 to 7 knots, almost close hauled. After a day of flapping sails due to downwind courses and...
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