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20100514

End of season


End of season
Originally uploaded by Nescio
Cobweb in the earlymorning light of a nice october day is a clear sign that the end of the sailing season is near.

Statenjacht


Statenjacht
Originally uploaded by Nescio
Statenjacht showing its bluff bow with a red lion figurehead.
Lions symbolised power. Between its forelegs the lion shows the arms of the city of Utrecht, the former owner of this impressive vessel.

three mast schooner


three mast schooner
Originally uploaded by Nescio
Dutch schooner steady sailing on the IJsselmeer

20100513

La Granvillaise


La Granvillaise
Originally uploaded by Nescio
La Granvillaise is a bisquine, a traditional fishing boat from Granville, Normandie, France. It can fly up to 8 sails. The extreme currents in the region made this necessary.
In the background the outlines of  Mont Saint Michel are visible on the horizon.

Rumregatta 2009


Rumregatta 2009
Originally uploaded by Nescio

20090721

Oops!


Oops!
Originally uploaded by Nescio
Photo by Dick Sluis.
The klipper ran aground but came free in the next high water. The name of the ship is: Gouden Bodem, (Golden Bottom), sic!

Bietenrace 2008, finish


Bietenrace 2008, finish
Originally uploaded by Nescio
A very concentrated skipper Dik Hoogstad at the finish near Bruinisse on the last day of the race.