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Am I still on time?
On Sunday September 19, I went on a one day trip on 'De Eendracht', Holland's largest three-masted schooner, with my dad and almost 100 other guests we didn't know. The weather forecast was not great but at least we had plenty of wind (Beaufort 6 at sea).
I decided long and hard about what watch to wear but finally decided that the Ingenieur was the best choice, also with the Plastiki mission in the back of my mind.
The ship's medic was handing out medication against sea-sickness but I was confident and declined. If only I had knew then how I would feel later on...
On the 'Nieuwe Waterweg', direction North Sea, I was doing fine. We were already under sail and later that day, we heard from the crew that it was quite unique to be able to sail out of Rotterdam to the North Sea under these conditions.
In the above image, you can see that we were already quite tilted. I made a few movies and posted one on Youtume, just check the link below.
When we hit the North Sea, I started to feel really sick. The only small comfort was that I wasn't the only one. I guess that about half of the guest wasn't as happy as when we boarded.
After a few hours at sea, we returned and as soon as we entered the 'Nieuwe Waterweg', I started feeling better, just in time for the Captains Dinner. As you probably can see in this picture, my dad hadn't suffered at all from the heavy seas and he was feeling terriffic.
Despite the sea sickness, this was an experience to never forget and if I ever get the chance to do it again, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I just wouldn't refuse the sea sickness tablets anymore.
3,732 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 28, 2001
Wonderful experience, Clemens. Your dad indeed looks better than you, it is visible that you suffered. From experience I know that after that ordeal, captains dinner nonetheless was very welcome. I would have chosen the Inge too: you were not supposed to enter the water!
Kind regards, Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
2,910 Discussions and CommentsMember since Nov. 14, 2008Taylor, TX,
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I've always wanted to try a sail on a three-master. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Clemens. Your Ingy looked like the perfect choice for a rugged endeavor...much better to stand up to the rigors than our delicate stomachs! :>)
Best regards, Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!" Frank Zappa
On Sunday September 19, I went on a one day trip on 'De Eendracht', Holland's largest three-masted schooner, with my dad and almost 100 other guests we didn't know. The weather forecast was not great but at least we had plenty of wind (Beaufort 6 at sea).
I decided long and hard about what watch to wear but finally decided that the Ingenieur was the best choice, also with the Plastiki mission in the back of my mind.
The ship's medic was handing out medication against sea-sickness but I was confident and declined. If only I had knew then how I would feel later on...
On the 'Nieuwe Waterweg', direction North Sea, I was doing fine. We were already under sail and later that day, we heard from the crew that it was quite unique to be able to sail out of Rotterdam to the North Sea under these conditions.
In the above image, you can see that we were already quite tilted. I made a few movies and posted one on Youtume, just check the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xima1FGYr5w
When we hit the North Sea, I started to feel really sick. The only small comfort was that I wasn't the only one. I guess that about half of the guest wasn't as happy as when we boarded.
After a few hours at sea, we returned and as soon as we entered the 'Nieuwe Waterweg', I started feeling better, just in time for the Captains Dinner. As you probably can see in this picture, my dad hadn't suffered at all from the heavy seas and he was feeling terriffic.
Despite the sea sickness, this was an experience to never forget and if I ever get the chance to do it again, I wouldn't hesitate for a second. I just wouldn't refuse the sea sickness tablets anymore.
Kind regards,
Clemens
Last edited: 30 May, 2012 - 20:59
thanks for taking me with you on that terrific trip!
Great pics, great watch and of course great Dad
Next time take Inge and medication ;)
cheers
Thorsten
Last edited: 9 September, 2011 - 15:29
Kind regards,
Paul
What you do may not be so important, but it is very important that you do it well. (my variation of a saying by Gandhi)
Last edited: 23 October, 2011 - 13:31
To Bad about the Sea Sickness! You'll have to work on those... Sea Legs...;o)
Best,
-Joe
Regards,
Stefan
Last edited: 4 March, 2012 - 12:14
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Regards,
Roberto
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Nelson
Last edited: 15 February, 2011 - 20:21
Greetings, Martijn
Last edited: 6 July, 2012 - 10:18
Best regards,
Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa
Last edited: 13 March, 2012 - 15:03