She is still lying indoors, her hull and topsides clean and polished, fresh antifouling below the waterline... Just waiting for her first dive in the cold spring water! She can't wait, just like me!
Cheers
Nick
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Still lying high and dry
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Updating links
I am continualy updating the links sections on the left of this blog with interesting and relevant links to sites that are related to sailing, dufour, my sailingclubs, races, weather or other yachting related stuff. I like to use this myself als a bookmark to other pages I frequent. Don't forget to check to see if there is something in here you like!
Cheers
Nick
Cheers
Nick
Friday, March 14, 2008
Muiden - Lowestoft - Muiden
On the 30th of April we are leaving for Lowestoft. Here is a quick snapshot of our projected route! Click on the image for a better, more detailed overview.
Cheers
Nick
Cheers
Nick
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Preparing for Fastnet 2009
I have one great wish in the racing arena (well maybe two) and that is to sail the Fastnet Race. This is the titan of races in the northern hemisphere. Together with a friend I am preparing a campaign to see if this is something that can be realized. Also to find out if I will enjoy such a long time at sea racing.
The plan is not do sail in Dannick but in my friend Johan's yacht Sundance II which is a C&C designed Baltic 42. We are now mustering a crew and are going to do some preparation races. The main prep race will be the Colin Archer Memorial Race to be sailed in july. This is a 4 day challenge of around 400 NM. We have to sail this as a requirement for the Fastnet. Also Johan is and some other of the fastnet and camr crew will be sailing the Vuurschepenrace and the NorthSea Race in preparation.
To get Sundance ready and fit for these challenges Johan is repairing some old damage including removing the keel. This is an exciting thing to see!
Also he has ordered new sails, an E-PIRB and navigational equipment. All in all it's looking to be a great project! I will probably make a separate blog for this project!
The plan is not do sail in Dannick but in my friend Johan's yacht Sundance II which is a C&C designed Baltic 42. We are now mustering a crew and are going to do some preparation races. The main prep race will be the Colin Archer Memorial Race to be sailed in july. This is a 4 day challenge of around 400 NM. We have to sail this as a requirement for the Fastnet. Also Johan is and some other of the fastnet and camr crew will be sailing the Vuurschepenrace and the NorthSea Race in preparation.
To get Sundance ready and fit for these challenges Johan is repairing some old damage including removing the keel. This is an exciting thing to see!
Also he has ordered new sails, an E-PIRB and navigational equipment. All in all it's looking to be a great project! I will probably make a separate blog for this project!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Start of the season in sight
The buzz has started! Getting ready for a fantastic 2008 sailing season!
We have registered for the "Hemelvaartstocht" to Lowestoft. This year will be the first time I will officially enter in the organized trip to Lowestoft.
The idea is to take Dannick to IJmuiden where from where we will start on the 30th of April in the evening. We hope to arrive in Lowestoft in the afternoon of the 1st. The trip back will be on the 3rd. This time my uncle Philip and cousin Mark will crew together with my dad Dan. Mark and Philip will come from the UK, sail back to Lowestoft on Dannick and sail back to Muiden and head back to the UK after that. But we will have some fun!
The boat is now lying indoors with her hull in a sinlge coat of wax. I will give her another coat of special UV protective wax before she is launched. Also she needs a good scrubbing of het topsides. Important for our Lowestoft trip is the new radar reflector that is going to be mounted. Apart from a much better visibility the old reflector was collecting moisture so I had it replaced for this smaller but much more effective model.
Cheers
Nick
We have registered for the "Hemelvaartstocht" to Lowestoft. This year will be the first time I will officially enter in the organized trip to Lowestoft.
The idea is to take Dannick to IJmuiden where from where we will start on the 30th of April in the evening. We hope to arrive in Lowestoft in the afternoon of the 1st. The trip back will be on the 3rd. This time my uncle Philip and cousin Mark will crew together with my dad Dan. Mark and Philip will come from the UK, sail back to Lowestoft on Dannick and sail back to Muiden and head back to the UK after that. But we will have some fun!
The boat is now lying indoors with her hull in a sinlge coat of wax. I will give her another coat of special UV protective wax before she is launched. Also she needs a good scrubbing of het topsides. Important for our Lowestoft trip is the new radar reflector that is going to be mounted. Apart from a much better visibility the old reflector was collecting moisture so I had it replaced for this smaller but much more effective model.
Cheers
Nick
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