Made quite some miles last week. From Bergen, Norway with a new crew to Ullapool in Scotland. The weather forecast indicated calm weather for the whole week and we had to put the “cart” in regularly. As a Hallberg-Rassy expert once told me: “These Rassy’s are also good motorsailers”. Two things to share Firstly, the […]
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The third week in Norway is over. We really wanted to visit the longest fjord, the Sognefjord, and we did. Not only that, we were also very lucky with the weather, which made the beauty of the area overwhelming in every way. Apart from photos and descriptions of places, I would also like to share […]
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We had a quiet crew change in Stavanger. In the lee of a large English troop transport ship, the HMS Albion, we moored well sheltered in the Børevika marina in the centre. Sunday we had an extensive safety briefing with the new crew of six, including my Caroline. We are becoming more and more careful […]
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Dear HRC members, Our club is celebrating its 5th anniversary. This year we will toast to this. To do this in appropriate style we offer the official HRC Cup. This handy, light and unbreakable 40 cc glass should not be missing on any Hallberg-Rassy. Suitable for wine, beer and soft drinks. To be ordered per […]
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I started early this season for a 7 weeks trip to Norway and Scotland. Last week, my “week 1”, brought me to Stavanger. Caroline and I started with the great HR54/40 6 years ago, but could not resist the HR62 that came onto our path. The HR62/25 had one owner for 10 years. He had […]
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Friday afternoon / evening 3 June Gather at the Marina Makkum. The harbour master will assign you a place and has a special Vereninging tariff. Electricity and water are readily available. +/- 19.00u Start of the illustrious jetty drink. As usual within our Hallberg-Rassy Connectie, everyone brings something tasty to eat and drink and we […]
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Dear HRC members, Our association is celebrating its 1st lustrum this year. We celebrate this with various activities throughout the year. For those members who wish to express the connectie even more, we have designed a Hallberg-Rassy Connectie polo shirt. The logo is embroidered on the sleeve of the ladies’ polo shirt and on the […]
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On 19 May 2022, our 5th Annual General Meeting (JALV) will be held in the Society of the Koninklijke Watersport Vereeniging Loosdrecht (KWVL) at the Oud Loosdrechtsedijk 153. Before the JALV there is the possibility for an aperitif and possibly dinner (€35), both at own expense. The agenda and accompanying documents for the JALV will […]
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In the end, one remembers the peaceful nights, the winking stars, and the birds escorting us… Hi friends, I’m finally taking the time and write to you about the Atlantic crossing Nicolas, Philipp, and I sailed across the Atlantic ocean in 26 days (11.12.21 – 05.01.22), and everything went well. Nothing really broke, Amae made […]
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Every sailor knows of course Pin Mill or has heard of it. After two years of dry practicing we are now going to have our first HR Solo Tour to Pin Mill. The preliminary programme is as follows: All participants start from their home port together or individually at a time of their choice. Saturday […]
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We are all very happy that society is opening up. Together with our first lustrum committee 2017-2022, our Region Commissioner South and our Belgium Coordinator, we are preparing our first Hallberg-Rassy Connectie event on the Flemish coast. The event will take place in Zeebrugge during the weekend of 10 to 12 June 2022. Our Commissioner […]
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Behind the scenes we are working hard on our Hallberg-Rassy Connectie spring event in the North region. As previously announced, we go this year during the Whitsun weekend to Terschelling. It is therefore a multi-day sailing event. The plan is that the participating ships Friday 3 June gather in Marina Makkum. Saturday 4 June, in […]
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We have been members for a while now, but I haven’t taken the time to introduce ourselves. We are Gerko and Desiree. Two years ago we bought the Bolle Jan, a HR312 nr. 639, built in 1990. The Bolle Jan is our first sailing ship. Our three children are growing up and the oldest is […]
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In cooperation with Dien Boone, we are planning a lecture on modern ship electronics. Dien has asked whether she can receive specific questions. This will allow her to prepare her presentation and more or less ‘tailor’ it to the wishes of our members. Do you have a question about ship electronics, network expansion, monitoring, navigation […]
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As you could read in my last reporter’s report of 2021, Nicolette and I wanted to spend the Christmas and New Year’s period on Terschelling this year. Every year I watched with great interest on the webcam of the Westcord Hotel at the marina how many sailing boats gathered there to celebrate Christmas and New […]
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If you are in the Netherlands and surrounding areas with your boat, it hardly seems the time for it now. But if you are going further away or are already there, then a beautiful sailing trip and the experiences that go with it are quite conceivable! Or if you like winter sailing of course…. The […]
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In zeilwereld.nl there is a nice article with an HR and an HR-minded family in the leading role. “Pippin” is not yet a member but what is not can still come! You can find the article here.
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HRC members Herco and Elvira sail the ARC+ with their HR46 “Morgane of Sark”. From the Canary Islands, via Cape Verden to the Caribbean. Their young adult daughters sail with them on the crossing. On Zeilwereld (link) you can read about their experiences on this crossing
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