Day 5 Dutch Canals 3rd November 2021

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This morning was the coldest so far with outside temperatures starting at 1 degree and climbing no higher than 5 degrees. Thermals and full doilies was the clothing for the day while the kids stayed below and played.

Issy and Max have found the starboard aft bunk on top of the heater the warmest place to make a cubby.

We departed Veghel at 0730 as we needed to make the Zuid Willemsvaart lock number 11 by the end of the day before it was closed for a week of maintenance.

Cold mornings along an industrial canal

We made excellent timing along the canals in freezing conditions. The scenery today was rather industrial and not present on the eye.

Lock 11 with a cargo vessel ahead.

We passed lock 11 just after lunch and then stopped for a walk in Neederweert before continuing down the Zuid Willemsvart to Veghel where we have stopped for the evening. There are no other places to stop for the next 6 hours.

Tomorrow we depart the Netherlands and enter Belgium.

Kind Regards

Richard Hewson
Master Mariner
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Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels. Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania. Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.

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  1. Hi Richard we were the Aussies you met in Douarnenez before your trans Atlantic race a few years ago. Am enjoying your new journey. Don’t even mind the industrial photos!

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