The Netherlands

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  • To Cherbourg

    To Cherbourg

    Our passage into France was 280 nautical miles in 3 days/nights. That’s not fast, but we’re not in a rush… great trip!

  • Out to Sea!

    Out to Sea!

    After inland waterways, locks and bridges, it’s time to head to the open sea and salt water… North Sea, here we come!

  • Braassemermeer

    Braassemermeer

    Our trip through the canals south of Amsterdam to visit Wim’s daughter and newborn grand baby!

  • Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    On to Amsterdam, our home port! We have a good crossing, anchor two nights, then stay at Sixhaven marina.

  • “T” Day!

    “T” Day!

    Finally! July 1st… “T” day. The day we planned to sail off. But wait, should we really leave today? Maybe tomorrow?

  • Preparing for “T”

    Preparing for “T”

    One month left to complete all the preparations for leaving, and LOTS to be done and even more to store!

  • Sail Away Party!

    Sail Away Party!

    Sail Away party! We have family and friends join us to celebrate the beginning of our adventures! Yippie!

  • “Nesting” Project

    “Nesting” Project

    The nesting process is making the boat a safe, comfortable, and happy home – what stuff and where to put it.

  • Masts and More…

    Masts and More…

    Now that we’re back afloat and living on board again, we need to finish and re-assemble a lot of things before we can sail.

  • DIY Hall

    DIY Hall

    Here’s where we start doing the work ourselves… in the aptly named do-it-yourself hall. Dione IV will look better than new!