Today the White Witch sailed all the (short) way from IJmuiden to Scheveningen. Since we had to go all the way downwind the trip was a bit tiring but apart from that very nice and relaxing. The marina in Scheveningen is completely crowded since the North Sea Race takes place this weekend. We are enjoying Read More
Finally the White Witch has arrived at IJmuiden, at the end of the Noordzeekanaal and the “beginning” of the North Sea. Coming from the IJsselmeer we passed Amsterdam (stayed there in a tiny marina close to the center of the city for one night) we have finally reached the open sea and are now looking Read More
After passing the Markermeer (coming from Lelystad) we arrived in Amsterdam where we finally found a little suitable marina for our overnight stay. The trip from Lelystad to Amsterdam was a nice one with some stronger winds and some rain. We reefed and unreefed some times but the strong winds we expected did not occur.
Today the White Witch welcomes two dear friends of us, Michael & Michael who join Capitão J. on a weekend trip from Urk to Enkhuizen where they will spend some nice time in the local pubs and restaurants and sleep onboard afterwards. Tomorrow the white Lady will take them back to Urk where she will stay Read More
Box office now open: Come and Sail the White Witch, practise or learn and have a holiday you won’t forget! The Witch is now accepting bookings for sailing holidays at an unbeatable price (which is to say, for FREE!!! apart from travelling and eating/mooring costs). There is enough space so bring your family / kids Read More
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
The Goodbyte Strandhorst Video – Having spent many years in the Strand Horst harbour, the White Whitch has finally started her long journey to Scotland. Our many thanks to the fantastic people in Strand Horst, in particular to Dick and Andre, who looked after the Witch during her life and have always been very helpful, kind Read More