Oosterschelde Log
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Oosterschelde is very well known in Holland and a favourite of sea and nature lovers. Her ethos is one of active and direct exposure to the sea and sailing, the region being explored and its wildlife. Below decks the two and four berth cabins are fitted with a washbasin with hot and cold water. Showers are separate. The lounge is very stylish with a wood burning stove a piano and library. All cabins have forced ventilation and a window or hatch to open. She has a large galley and professional cook and you can buy drinks at the bar. On board euros are accepted but not credit cards.
Sailing on Oosterschelde—as on all of Classic Sailing holidays—you are not a passenger but part of the guest crew. You will be assigned a watch together with the professional crew to sail, steer and navigate the ship. No sailing experience is necessary. The crew will be happy to explain the functions of all the ropes.
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Oosterschelde 18th June 2009
On Monday we unfortunately had to use the engine the entire day to sail. Luckily it was a beautiful day, so we could see the Dutch coastal islands from the north side. Approximately 12 miles for Helgoland the wind turned, so we could actually sail the final miles to Helgoland. Early in the morning we moored in the harbour of Helgoland, so the guest-crew was able to explore the island.
After lunch we continued our voyage to Kiel. Once we left the harbour we could set the sails and a few hours later we sailed on to the Elbe. We were able to keep up the sail the entire river, only we had to put in much effort to sail up against the increasingly stronger tide. Around two o’clock in the morning we anchored at Brunsbüttel.
Wednesday morning after breakfast we hoisted the anchor and headed for the locks. We needed the entire day to travel the 98 kilometres of the Nord-Ostseekanal. In the evening we moored at Holtenau, next to some colleague-ships. This morning we left towards Eckernförde. We are now sailing by the wind with all the sails up. It is a wonderful experience!