Regn, regn og regn
Denne uges sommertogt med Oceans of Hope, er en regnfuld oplevelse. Men det gør ikke spor, da oplevelsen er den samme uanset vejret. Oplevelsen er nemlig, at man møder søde nye og gamle sejler venner. Man føler sig stærk i sammenholdet på båden og man mærker den friske natur.
For mig er det mit 5 sommertogt i Danmark, men har også deltaget i Oceans of Hope Challenge i Kroatien, Grækenland og Norge.
Vi startede i Fredericia, hvor solen kortvarigt tittede frem. Derfra sejlede vi til Middelfart. Nu er vi så kommet i havn i Assens efter en sejltur i regn, lyn og torden. Jeg fik købt mig et par gummistøvler, så jeg er klar til resten at ugen. Men nu skinner solen igen.
I dag fik vi så et venskabsopkald (det var fra Mikkel og Heidi fra båden September Blue) over VHF-radioen, så den er blevet testet til at virke. Dejligt at høre fra jer.
Jeg er meget taknemmelig for at være en del af besætningen på Oceans of Hope.
Birgitte
Når man bare kaster sig ud i det
At have sejlet før? At vide hvad man skal? Og hvornår? Er det i virkeligheden et kriterie? Heldigvis ikke. Så nu har jeg på andet døgn været med på Oceans of Hope. Turen for mig startede i Fredericia. I flot vejr mødtes jeg med en flok nye mennesker. At møde nye mennesker med helt forskellige baggrunde kan måske virke grænseoverskridende. Og så samtidig hoppe til søs med dem. På intet tidspunkt har nervøsiteten været der, kun spænding over nye oplevelser og en helt anderledes uge i vente.
I går sluttede vi i Middelfart, som bød på lækker sol og en lille drink i gågaden. Efterfølgende en lækker middag på båden tilberedt af skipper. Fantastisk :)
I dag startede vi langsomt op. Hyggelig morgen og sol fra starten. Marsvinene fulgte os, og måske en sød sæl endda nød synet af os.
I dag fik vi bonus i vejr-lotteriet. Meget regn, vind og endda lidt lyn og torden bød os velkommen til Assens. Wow, jeg gik helt i stå ved synet af, hvor dygtig en besætning jeg er med. Det virkede som en leg at lægge til. Alle vidste præcis, hvad de skulle og hvornår. Wow!!
Ved et lykketræf var vi heldige, at en ombord havde en kontakt på Skoleskibet Danmark. I øjeblikket er den netop på værft her i Assens. Vi fik en meget spændende rundvisning og kom med rundt i alle kroge. Hvor heldig kan man lige have lov at være?
I morgen vil I høre mere om besøget på Skoleskibet Danmark ⛵️🇩🇰
Nu er aftenen ved at gå på hæld efter endnu et lækkert måltid ombord. I morgen byder på nye eventyr.
Sus
Rain, rain, rain
This week’s summer sailing trip with Oceans of Hope has been a rainy experience. But that doesn’t matter at all, because the experience is the same whatever the weather. The real experience is meeting lovely new and old sailing friends. You feel strong through the sense of togetherness on board, and you get to experience the fresh air and nature.
For me, this is my fifth summer sailing trip in Denmark, but I have also taken part in the Oceans of Hope Challenge in Croatia, Greece and Norway.
We started in Fredericia, where the sun briefly peeked through the clouds. From there, we sailed to Middelfart. We have now arrived in the harbour in Assens after sailing through rain, lightning and thunder. I also managed to buy myself a pair of wellington boots, so I’m ready for the rest of the week. But now the sun is shining again.
Today, we received a friendly call over the VHF radio — it was from Mikkel and Heidi from the boat September Blue — so the VHF has now been tested and confirmed to be working. It was lovely to hear from you.
I am very grateful to be part of the crew on Oceans of Hope.
Birgitte
When You Just Go for It
Having sailed before? Knowing what to do? And when to do it? Is that really a requirement? Fortunately, it isn’t.
So, I have now been part of Oceans of Hope for my second day. My journey started in Fredericia. In beautiful weather, I met a group of new people. Meeting people from completely different backgrounds can perhaps feel a little intimidating. And then, at the same time, setting sail with them.
At no point have I felt nervous — only excited about new experiences and a completely different week ahead.
Yesterday, we ended the day in Middelfart, where we enjoyed lovely sunshine and a little drink in the pedestrian street. Afterwards, we had a delicious dinner on board, prepared by our skipper. Fantastic! :)
Today, we got off to a slow start. A cosy morning with sunshine from the very beginning. Porpoises followed us, and perhaps even a cute seal enjoyed watching us.
Today, we definitely hit the jackpot in the weather lottery. Lots of rain, wind, and even some lightning and thunder welcomed us to Assens.
Wow — I was completely amazed at how skilled the crew I am sailing with is. Getting into the harbour seemed effortless. Everyone knew exactly what to do and when to do it. Wow!!
By a lucky coincidence, someone on board had a contact at the Danish training ship Danmark. The ship is currently in the shipyard here in Assens. We were given a very exciting guided tour and got to explore all its nooks and crannies. How lucky can you get?
Now the evening is coming to an end after yet another delicious meal on board.
Tomorrow brings new adventures.
Sus
