Ameland

Today, conditions were good to carry on, so we set off to Ameland. There were a total of 6 Valkvlets in our flotilla, more than we initially expected but it's nice to do these short, informal club tour extensions together!

We set off relatively early, at 8am, to catch the tide. A moderate wind helped the tide and soon we passed over the first of three shallows. At the third shallow, you pass right next to a sandbank on which there always are lots of seals resting and they did not disappoint us this time! Unfortunately the internet, both Wifi and 3G are really slow here, so you will have to wait for the pictures until things improve.

By the time we got to Ameland, around midday, the wind had picked up quite a bit to just over 20 knots (6 Beaufort). Out on the water that was no problem at all, and we also managed to tie up all 6 boats against the wind in a neat row. Again, picture to follow.

Tomorrow the wind is expected to drop again and we'll continue to the next island, Schiermonnikoog.

It would be nice if the temperature improved a bit, it's still very cold especially when the sun disappears and the wind blows! But inside the boat it is cosy and warm!