Anyone who paid even a little attention to their high school history teacher knows that the Netherlands is a seafaring nation par excellence. Thanks to trade, we traveled all over …
The Glacier and the Sill
“I was sweating it a bit,” our captain confesses. “We only had 1.8 meters under the keel. On the way back, we need to steer a bit more to the …
Rolling Waves
For the first time in 5 weeks, I put on my shoes during the day. Not because it’s too cold to walk barefoot, but to brace myself. It’s like climbing …
The Southern Cross
The captain is lying next to me on the bench. Knees drawn up, binoculars to his eyes. I stand at the helm and gaze with him at the stars. “Look, …
Your Compass and Course…
Steering a ship seems easy. You’re given a course (or you figure it out yourself), you look at the compass, and make sure the correct number aligns precisely with the …
