Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
The sailing lugger Tecla is en route from Tierra del Fuego to the Galapagos Islands. Captain Jet Sluik writes about her experiences. As she passes the Tropic of Capricorn, the weather gods smile on her.
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A new episode of (Dutch blog) Roef conversations is out – this time with Joost van Berkel. Listen to the story of a seat skipper who sets his own course, both at sea and ashore.
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On 18 October 2025, the three-masted Thalassa left Harlingen for a six-month voyage to, among other places, the Caribbean. On Saturday, the barkentine returned to Den Helder.
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Webby, trainee on the Tres Hombres, takes us on her first ocean crossing. After days of waiting on La Palma, she actually leaves.
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In the latest edition of the podcast ‘Roefgesprekken’ (Deckhouse Talk), just out, Lisa Bloemers interviews captain Jet Sluik of the lugger Tecla. A personal story about a special career on a very special ship.
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Martin Krafft sailed last year on the Tres Hombres as a mate. At the end of 2025, he signs off, and bids a (temporary?) farewell to her and the crew.
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As I sign off from the good ship Tres Hombres and bid a (temporary?) farewell to her and the incredible people who sail, operate, and support this unique zero-emission freight mission.
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With the School at Sea project, a class of students sails across the ocean and back on the three-masted Thalassa for six months.
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While preparing for the next batch of youngsters leaving for the Caribbean on the three-masted Thalassa, EOC interviewed captain Samuel Dubois. ‘We can do a lot as human beings, but the sea is still boss.’
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