Adventures
Overview:
How we faced the unexpected challenge of lowering our boat’s masts with no experience, no tools, and sheer determination.
One of the Netherlands most captivating routes is the Staande Mastroute – a passage through the inland, allowing sailboat masts to remain upright thanks to a network of lift and swing bridges. This article chronicles a journey from Rotterdam to Lelystad via Amsterdam, exploring the beauty, challenges, and peculiarities of this inland route.
Fisher 30: An “easy to trailer” boat?
Storing a seven-ton boat in Hamburg’s historic tidal harbor was no small feat for us. With no crane available, an old, repurposed farm trailer became the unlikely hero of this operation. From battling marine growth to overcoming trailer malfunctions, this story highlights the challenges and ingenuity behind securing a vessel for winter in a makeshift tent.