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From Helgoland to Cuxhaven, Through the Kiel Canal and into the Baltic at Last!

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May 31st 2014
Published: June 5th 2014
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We dropped our lines at the Helgoland Marina on May 26that 6AM with beautiful clear skies and great 12-15 knot winds and headed to mainland Germany. We had a lovely sail and entered the Elbe River about 9AM heading in with a few others. We timed it so we had the current with us and were able to pick up a good 2 knots. Due to the large amount of ship traffic here you must call in on the VHF to let ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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An Art Installation all over CuxhavenAn Art Installation all over Cuxhaven
An Art Installation all over Cuxhaven
made up of knitted pieces wrapped around lamp post, fences and other items such as this anchor
Many That Do Not Have GardensMany That Do Not Have Gardens
Many That Do Not Have Gardens
use flower boxes such as these to add color to their homes
The Buildings Have So Much Detail HereThe Buildings Have So Much Detail Here
The Buildings Have So Much Detail Here
The Wicker Seats that Dot the ShoresThe Wicker Seats that Dot the Shores
The Wicker Seats that Dot the Shores
These are near the beach in Cuxhaven
There is Definitely a Tide HereThere is Definitely a Tide Here
There is Definitely a Tide Here
as the day before we saw people swimming off this swim platform that is quite far out in the swimming area when it is high tide
Parking for Caravans is OrganizedParking for Caravans is Organized
Parking for Caravans is Organized
in many places - this one was next to the marina so they could have access to the washing facilities & wi-fi
An Evening View of the Cuxhaven Yacht ClubAn Evening View of the Cuxhaven Yacht Club
An Evening View of the Cuxhaven Yacht Club
where we stayed for a few days waiting for good weather to move
Churches Built of Brick are Common in this AreaChurches Built of Brick are Common in this Area
Churches Built of Brick are Common in this Area
The Window DetailsThe Window Details
The Window Details
on this building reminded us of Wedgewood pottery - very elaborate details on one of many brick buildings here
Everywhere You Looked There Were DetailsEverywhere You Looked There Were Details
Everywhere You Looked There Were Details
to capture on the buildings here
No Matter How Small the AreaNo Matter How Small the Area
No Matter How Small the Area
there is always room for a garden as we could see here in Cuxhaven
A Semiphore Station in CuxhavenA Semiphore Station in Cuxhaven
A Semiphore Station in Cuxhaven
View of the Lighthouse from the MarinaView of the Lighthouse from the Marina
View of the Lighthouse from the Marina
in Cuxhaven
Parking on the SidewalkParking on the Sidewalk
Parking on the Sidewalk
Is legal here as the sign tells them to do this - a new one to us!
The Current Is Still StrongThe Current Is Still Strong
The Current Is Still Strong
as you can tell by this navigational buoy in the River Elbe
We Are In the First LockWe Are In the First Lock
We Are In the First Lock
which will lead us into the Kiel Canal. What you tie up to is very low - it is what Bob is standing on here
Ferries Ply the CanalFerries Ply the Canal
Ferries Ply the Canal
so you need to watch for them crossing quite regularly - this one is just as you come out of the lock
Thatched Grass Roofs Here In GermanyThatched Grass Roofs Here In Germany
Thatched Grass Roofs Here In Germany
which was a surprise for us to see - this is seen from the Kiel Canal
One of the Many We See on the Kiel CanalOne of the Many We See on the Kiel Canal
One of the Many We See on the Kiel Canal
No, We Are Not in the NetherlandsNo, We Are Not in the Netherlands
No, We Are Not in the Netherlands
but this windmill did make us wonder!
A Ship Going by the Galley "Window"A Ship Going by the Galley "Window"
A Ship Going by the Galley "Window"



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