Sailing On 1889 Zwarte Valk (part 1)
I have just returned from ten wonderful days on the sailship Zwarte Valk. The ship was built in 1889 and the website has interesting historical info.
Sailing such a tall ship is a lot of fun and enough work to keep a dozen people busy. But it can be navigated with as little as a crew of three (skilled sailors). So we were invited to participate but at the same time were free just to chill if we preferred.
The ship is ideally suited for sailing in the Wadden Sea, a sea area that runs dry or very shallow on low tide. Therefore, boats like the Zwarte Valk have a flat bottom to stay upright when (intentionally) running aground.
The above picture shows two sailors at the main winch hoisting the mainsail. While exceptional grinders can go all the way, we usually changed people midway.
The above picture shows Zwarte Valk sitting on only a foot of water which allowed us to leave the ship for a walk, catching crabs, or inspecting the rudder ;-)
(pictures taken with a Summilux-M 1:1.4/75 on a Leica M-10)
Dear @mariusfebruary
I have no doubt that this trip was a great experience, of those that one does not forget and to sit down to have a good wine and make a taste of his experience.
We will continue waiting for the next publications.
Greetings amgio
Greetings dear friend, congratulations on that excellent experience with your wife, must be very exciting to work with a sailboat, something difficult too ... I work with tugboats and there is a little easier to handle as it is with propulsion engines and not wind.
I was reminded of the same consideration that our @amico made with regard to the maritime area of Venice, simply beautiful this boat with which you sailed, with an unmistakable charm, congrats @mariusfebruary
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WOW!
The second picture perfectly demonstrates Zwarte Valk's flat bottom... at first glance, I was afraid you were stuck!
This type of boat would be very practical for sailing in the Venetian lagoon, where the water is often shallow.
Thanks for the interesting info and the great photos!
Resteemed
Hey Marius, great to see you had an amazing sailing turn. Cool pictures as always and what a great perspective seeing the ship while having a walk arround it. Thanks for sharing it. Have a great time, greetings from Xàbia.
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The Zwarte is Such a beauty wow, I love the fact that it can run on low tide, it's physiche looks damn lovely, awesome shot too
Very interesting Marius - I have never heard of such a large ship having a flat bottom and intentionally running aground. It makes for a very interesting photograph - you guys almost look like walking on water! Thanks for sharing your sailing trip.
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Woooow!
I actually never heard of flat bottom ships - not that I'm an expert with ships, but... It's very interesting approach, but serves the purpose, and the second photo is just unbelievable.
Cheers!
Good to know you have had a safe sailing. That last picture is amazing. I can't believe a boat that big can stand in such shallow waters.
Was the crab hunting successful?
Hahaha, looks like a re-enactment of Jesus asking Peter and James to walk on water.
Also, I think I'd just be way too scared to take a Leica M10 aboard a boat haha.