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Hermoterisation sailing yacht Cherokee

Time for a new engine Unfortunately our old faithful Volvo penta TMD22P is running out of steam after 23 years of work, despite annual maintenance costs of a few thousand euros, which are also increasing every year. Breakdowns are becoming more frequent, the engine smokes horribly (which doesn’t suit our sustainable holiday offer) and runs […]

Zeiljacht Cherokee in Erfgoedhavens Rotterdam
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Ready for lift off, leaving in August!

we can finally set sail again! Our branche association has made government approved protocols, and during sailing, we do not have to maintain physical distance anymore. So from now on it is really possible to make beautiful sailing trips again! Moreover, we go further then the WHO recommendations, we have been busy providing each cabin […]

Corona virus/ covid-19 update

After the last press conference in the Netherlands on Monday March 23, some uncertainties have arisen about our departure date. Only events for which a permit must be applied for have been canceled until 1 June, but the restrictions on people gathering will be evaluated no later than April the 6th.  Many ports in Europe […]

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What does the Coronavirus mean for your sailing holidays?

Infections with new Coronavirus have been confirmed in all European countries. National health authorities are constantly monitoring the situation in each country. Presently there are travel bans nor travel restrictions issued by the local government for the area we operate in and we are able to carry out voyages as planned. However, it seems that […]

Scotland is the best sailing area of the world!

Scotland has been voted the ‘World’s Best Cruising Ground’ in the prestigious Sailing Today Awards – beating even the warm weather destinations of Greece, Turkey, Canaries and St Vincent and the Grenadines! read more