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RVR from 1888 e.V.

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☝️ Fair winds from TO

This photo was taken today by Johannes at KM 86 in the Kiel Canal. Johannes is the head of the TO Rolling Home Team and he is just returning with his SY Magic Cloud to Kiel from Cuxhaven, where he got awarded the TO Ocean Award. Congratulation! I also received this wonderfull photo and “Fair Winds and Following Seas” for my journey while the ships were passing along.

2nd last lock before Panama

Within the barefoot sailor community, there is a saying, that the upcoming lock in Brunsbüttel is the last lock before Panama Canal. In turn, today I passed the 2 last lock before Panama. While saying that, it‘s more an expression as only minority of sailors make it that far. We do not carry the courtesy flag of Panama on SY Hullu Poro.

⛵️ waiting area…

Early morning impression

⚓️ Heikendorf Reede

Anchoring opposite of the locks and observed its operation during the day while listening to lock control station on VHF Radio. Tomorrow we will enter Kiel Canal.

Bye-bye Schleimünde…

🌞 Sailing under gennaker in light winds towards Kiel.

🙋‍♂️The journey has started⛵️

Dropped the anchor ⚓️ near Maasholm. Tired. Shaft vibration issue got cleared and now 🤔…today is different. Why? The journey has started right now! 45 feet and 2 hands are up for another adventure. Heading over to the North Sea, slowly but firmly. 

I like to quote Boris Herrmann: “It‘s an adventure and nobody knows the outcome.” This describes it very well – no more words needed.

Maximum preparation has been done over the last few years but at one point in time…you need to throw the lines! I have done that today with a very rewarding feeling and the support of my wife Susan. Thank you!

Taken from the mission statement: The mission will focus on going with the wind while enjoying time and its moments over and over again in constantly changing nature. The moment – and not the journey – will be the reward.

Wish us fair winds & luck…

Back in Fjord Schlei

Hoping that the shaft vibration issue can be resolved asap. I wish to proceed via Kiel Canal from here towards the North Sea. 🤞

Good sailing day…⛵️

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