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19-11-2015, 12:21
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Netherlands
Boat: Ohlson 29
Posts: 1,519
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Hello from the Netherlands :)
Hi guys!
My name is Martine, I'm a (43 yo) liveaboard from the Netherlands. Home sweet home is Lizzy Belle, an Ohlson 29 (which later became the better known Winga 29) which I share with a feline crew. Or maybe she's the one sharing the boat with me, I'm not entirely sure 
Since I'm not a huge fan of Dutch winters (not cold enough for living on a boat, just very wet  ) I hope to set sail for the coconuts in a couple of years. The general idea is to take my time sailing down the Spanish and Portugal coast before making the big leap to the Caribbean. After that, I have no idea. Let's get there first and see how life unfolds 
Looking forward to getting to know you all a little better and learning from you all 
- Martine
sy Lizzy Belle
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22-11-2015, 21:38
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Back in Northern California working on the Ranch
Boat: Pearson 365 Sloop and 9' Fatty Knees.
Posts: 10,488
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you're in a good place... 
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23-11-2015, 00:27
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 15,236
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Welcome here! Sounds like a fun adventure you have planned! Do you know about the The Best Cruising Sailboats and Their Fundamental Qualities website. It's one by a man from the UK and it may have info about your boat, not sure. In any case it has a lot of useful tips on cruising and some info on boats made in your neck of the woods.
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Pythagoras
1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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23-11-2015, 03:47
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 51,627
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Martine.
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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23-11-2015, 10:44
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Netherlands
Boat: Ohlson 29
Posts: 1,519
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Thanks for the welcome!
And for the link, Don C L. Hadn't seen that website yet.
Very litle info on the Ohlson 29 out there; a little more on the Winga 29.
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23-11-2015, 10:47
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oakland, CA
Boat: Freedom 38
Posts: 2,503
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Hello! Welcome to CF and all the best on your cruising plans. Do you single-hand, too, or will you be looking for crew on your passages? I ask because I will be seeking warmer waters in the near future from the Pacific West Coast 
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23-11-2015, 12:12
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Netherlands
Boat: Ohlson 29
Posts: 1,519
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by gamayun
Do you single-hand, too, or will you be looking for crew on your passages?
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That's something us solo sailors discuss a lot
There are a few very good reasons to look for crew, but ... it's a 29' boat. You have to REALLY get along to be able to live with someone on such a small boat for more than a day or two ...
Most people looking to crew like a bit of comfort and privacy too, and prefer 40+ foot boats, but I'd probably be able to find people willing to sail on a small boat too. The real challenge will be not wanting to kill each other after a few days
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27-11-2015, 19:14
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oakland, CA
Boat: Freedom 38
Posts: 2,503
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lizzy Belle
That's something us solo sailors discuss a lot
There are a few very good reasons to look for crew, but ... it's a 29' boat. You have to REALLY get along to be able to live with someone on such a small boat for more than a day or two ...
Most people looking to crew like a bit of comfort and privacy too, and prefer 40+ foot boats, but I'd probably be able to find people willing to sail on a small boat too. The real challenge will be not wanting to kill each other after a few days |
Completely agree. I know someone who returned from Hawaii with a companion on a Dana 24. It's something I struggle with because when there is crew on board, I'm very happy for all 36 feet and I can't imagine how that's going to work out after a week offshore.
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28-11-2015, 03:45
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#9
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Boat: Oyster 37
Posts: 9
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Hello Martine,
Welcome to CF.
Earlier this year I bought my first Cruiser/ Racer in the Netherlands (Kats) and I'm going to keep it there at least for a couple of years while I gain some experience. I too have the dream of one day sailing to some distant shores.
Michael.
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28-11-2015, 03:49
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 51,627
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Michael.
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"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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28-11-2015, 04:01
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Boat: Oyster 37
Posts: 9
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Thanks Gord May,
I look forward to the daily posts on here.
Michael.
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10-03-2020, 04:36
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 1
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Hallo Martine,
Are you still cruising? I have a question about crossing the ocean with small ships..
Greetings, Egbert
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10-03-2020, 05:27
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#13
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Netherlands (traveling around)
Boat: Lunstroo Marwin
Posts: 17
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by egberts
Hallo Martine,
Are you still cruising? I have a question about crossing the ocean with small ships..
Greetings, Egbert
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Also from the Netherlands?
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10-03-2020, 05:57
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Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Solent, England
Boat: Moody 31
Posts: 18,702
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Re: Hello from the Netherlands :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by egberts
Hallo Martine,
Are you still cruising? I have a question about crossing the ocean with small ships..
Greetings, Egbert
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Egberts, welcome to CF
Unfortunately Martine hasn't been on the forum for nearly 4 years. However, there are lots of active members worldwide so feel free to ask away. If there is a particular area or type of yacht there are dedicated pages for these on the forum.
Pete
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