K#treis! I have just cast off the ropes after a week of maintenance in Kats and am now sailing up the Oosterschelde. Due to weather and wind conditions, no plans yet to head out to sea. For that, I am waiting for the right moment. But still, I am off now. It is Friday 31 […]
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Latest maintenance Eleven and a half tonnes. That is the answer to the question I asked myself how much Kendu would weigh when she is hanging in the crane. According to ‘the brochure’, a Hallberg-Rassy 36 weighs seven and a half tonnes. And that would be an empty boat. So we can say that provisioning […]
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In the wake of Michiel de Ruyter: voyage to Chatham (1667) Attached is the link of the presentation: Chatham & London presentation Bruinisse-On line Rally to Chatham and London The Hallberg-Rassy Connection is planning a 10-day sailing trip from the Belgian coast to Chatham and London in spring 2024. A meeting between HRC management and […]
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As previously announced, HRC Region North is organising an event in Medemblik at Pentecost. Jaap van der Grint (At Random) and Frank de Meulemeester (Josephine) are co-organisers and thanks to them there will be a dike of a programme with a unique element!!!! We will gather in the course of Saturday afternoon 27 May in […]
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Already a bit away I’m ahead of schedule! At least, that’s the feeling I have one moment. The other moment, I actually feel that there is still an awful lot to be done. I have always said I will start The Journey on 1 April. That’s going to be 31 March. So I am indeed […]
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Sunday 19 March saw the first information meeting for the HRC Trip to Chatham and London in 2024. During this well-attended meeting, perfectly organised by Commissioner South Bernard Stockman, a large number of practical matters were discussed, about which more soon. One such matter concerned the cumbersome clearance procedure caused by the Brexit. Fortunately, this […]
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Letting go In the summer of 2022, I was in France at the little river ‘La Drobie’. Beautiful, mountainous surroundings where the little river makes its way to the sea with many waterfalls and pools. It is a life path in itself. All sorts of things live in those pools. Beasts moving on and around […]
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The route and navigation “Oy, it’s really nice weather to sail home….” This thought will be familiar to any sailor. Situation: you have three weeks of summer holidays, have just spent a week on the English south coast and the conditions are fantastic for sailing back. Actually, you don’t have to go back until next […]
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The aim of our annual meeting is Dyvig Havn. This beautiful port, immersed in nature, offers all the assets and opportunities for our meeting. Pure Danish Southern Funes Archepelago combined with a variety of opportunities for sailing. Depending on the wind and weather, desire or mood, you tend to stay in the sheltered Als Sound […]
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A conversation in the HRC Support app group inspired me to write this article. The reason for the conversation in the app was a member’s question about the cost of updating Navionics charts. There is apparently quite a revenue model behind that updating of plotter charts. For example, the map for UK, Ireland & Holland […]
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Stocking Many people ask me, “So, are you busy preparing now?” And then my answer is often that it’s not that bad. And it is because most things don’t feel like ‘preparation’ but more like part of the usual maintenance and ‘being nice to the boat’. Except for the provisioning issue. When it comes to […]
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During BOOT Düsseldorf, Jaap van der Grint (HR At Random) bumped into Sander de Kok of Nova Yachting at Sargo’s stand. During a chat about HRC, among other things, Sander showed a number of videos on his phone of the HR Tour in June 2022. The videos were made from Nova’s RIB, including with a […]
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“….what better year to go on that trip than 2023?” That was Marleen’s conclusion when we had a brief but intense conversation about my plans for the future in late 2021. It was at a time when I was in doubt about possibly rejoining an organisation after being self-employed. My reasons: a nice team, nice […]
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In the wake of Michiel de Ruyter: voyage to Chatham (1667) Rally to Chatham and London The Hallberg-Rassy Connectie is planning a 10-day sailing from the Belgian coast to Chatham and London in spring 2024. When: As a period, 9 May to 20 May (Ascension – Pentecost) have been put forward. We will sail in […]
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After an event on the Wadden last year, this year’s annual Whitsun event will again be organised by the HRC on the IJsselmeer and at Medemblik. Behind the scenes, the HRC Noord team is working hard to make it another memorable Connectie weekend. The rough contours are now known We will gather in the Oosterhaven […]
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That the location for the New Year’s reception was moved to Lelystad was nice for me personally. Closer to home, free and ample parking, cosy no nonsense restaurant and a view of the marina. What more could you want? Yes warmer and dry weather, because it was cold, wet and very windy in Lelystad. We […]
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Dear Connectie friends, Many great submissions have already been received for the HRC Lustrum Photo Book. The stories and photos already on the Newlywords collection site give a wonderful picture of the enthusiasm with which Hallberg-Rassy sailors enjoy their beautiful ship and much more. But by no means everyone has contributed yet. You still have […]
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Dear Hallberg-Rassy friends, It almost feels like a pilgrimage: a trip to beautiful Sweden where our ships saw the light of day…. The very exclusive “VARVSBESÖK 2023” is now under construction. On 27 February, it is really going to happen and it is not to be missed! All crews are cordially invited to join this […]
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Mi Dushi is HR 312 no 257 from 1983. This year she turns 40 years old! We (Jan and Bien) have had her since 2016. We have been members of the association since 2020. I (Jan) have been sailing all my life, but after moving from the Netherlands to Belgium, I sailed little or not […]
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Our second solo tour is coming up again, HR SOLOTOER COWES 3 June 2023. The preliminary programme is as follows: All participants will start from their home port, collectively or individually at a time of their choice. Saturday 3 June 2023 Cowes 13.00 drinks for solo sailors on board FLAIR 16.00 meeting HR SOLOTOER ZEILERS […]
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