For all of you who would like to track the journey of the white witch from time to time (or all the time) here is a link: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/shipdetails.aspx?mmsi=235097433 Click it and it allows you to see where the white witch is currently sailing or anchoring.
The Strandhorst to Stavoren Video – Perfect days on the White Witch! After leaving her long-time harbour Strandhorst (http://www.strandhorst.com) yesterday the White Witch turned into a towboat helping out Rob and Lies van der Meer – a very nice Dutch couple – that had some trouble with the engine of their nice old Dutch Platbodemschip “Bolle Beertje” ahead Read More
Nice and sunny morning here in Ketelhaven!
Our Radio/AIS/Plotter-panel is finally (almost) ready for usage (the microphone holder is still missing). After a long way (previous post) of planning, cutting, polishing, soldering and screwing it is fitted into the navigational area of the cabin and looks great. It was worth the work! Another brass panel is in preparation and will replace Read More
Finally we are well prepared for the worst weather conditions that we may encounter on our way to Scotland. There is not much to write about Musto’s maritime clothing line. We expect to be kept warm and dry by this nice combination of coat and trousers. For the ones who’ve noticed: Boots are next!
The Strandhorst Launch 2013 Video – Finally! There is not much to say, she’s back in the water!
All is fine now! After a long day of work we finally finished mounting the wind vane (sensor) for the wind meter. After preparing lots of things for climbing up the mast to mount the sensor and letting the cable through the mast all the way down to the cabin we eventually changed plans and Read More
Spring is approaching and the White Witch needs a decent wash every here and there. One of the things that need cleaning after a long and cold winter is the running rigging, some of which will be replaced in the next weeks.
Here are some pictures of the White Witch on her winter berth ashore. We hope to bring her back to waters soon. Preferably already at the end of next week when necessary works have been done.
A lot of electricity is required to make the White Witch warm and comfortable inside. After doing some necessary works on deck during the afternoon the frozen crew now finally has turned on the oven and is enjoying some electrically tempered alcoholic grape juice. How does one get up to the top of the mast at Read More