Europa Ships Log

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The Log of Bark Europa

Dutch Barque Europa has sailed the world, doubled the Horn, cruised the Southern Ocean, frequently in American and European waters with charter crews from all around the globe. Europa has a strong record for sailing as much as possible, she is well known in ports for sailing in under sail - almost to the dock and has earned her reputation for piling on the canvas and really sailing on her ocean passages.
Built in 1911 and completely re-rigged as a 3 masted barque in 1986, she follows the trade wind routes to maximise downwind sailing and is equally at home in the roller-coasters of the ‘roaring forties’ or in lighter tropical conditions where she can set an awesome suite of 30 sails with studding sails aloft and allow.
The working language on board is English but like the tea clippers of old, the cultural mix of guest and professional crew are truly international. 

As you will see from her log every one is fully involved in the sailing – even in mid ocean there is always something to write about.

"I feel totally changed by the whole experience, and can't wait to get back sailing again!" Sarah S.