Category Archives: Amsterdam

“Amsterdam to La Rochelle” becomes “Amsterdam to Cherbourg”

Posted on July 18, 2017 by juliansmart

After several false dawns of poor weather forecasts putting paid to Skipper’s plans to deliver Khujada 2 down to La Rochelle ready for family holidays in August, feasible weather and crew availability were finally secured mid-July. Skipper & crew motored … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam

Posted on May 28, 2017 by juliansmart

Edam topped off our fill on charming, old IJsselmeer trading towns and we had just enough time for our final leg to Amsterdam if we pushed – the wind was kind and our best sail of the week followed as … Continue reading →

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Respite in Amsterdam … then down the home straight

Posted on August 14, 2016 by juliansmart

Arrival in Amsterdam Sixhaven and the sun pops out on occasion but our second day is just 16 degrees. In early August. As soon as a cloud blocks the sun you need another layer with the cold air mass and northwesterly air … Continue reading →

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“Sorry about the weather!”

Posted on August 10, 2016 by juliansmart

Spot Khujada 2? Berthed in Sixhaven, Amsterdam (taken from ferry over the canal to the city centre) “Welcome to Amsterdam … sorry about the weather.” The greeting of our neighbour on arrival in Sixhaven at ~1100 on Tuesday 9th August. Worthy … Continue reading →

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