Southern North Sea to a special Vlieland
Regina
Espen Aalstad
Wed 29 Aug 2007 20:38
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53:17.78N 5:05.37E
As the wind ceased at least a little we left with
the tide mid day to gain speed with the current. Finally
Eastbound and overnight to gain miles
and 'reduce' the kids' time in the rough seas since the gales. It was
a long roll, but 150 nm was worth it. This time Einar almost made it without
getting seasick, but slept through the night.
A special coast with all the shallow sand banks:
from 'native' recommendations we went to Vlieland island. The very friendly
Dutch sailors have donated maps and recommendations as soon as we ask a
question!
We had to stay the day! Vlieland is the NW corner
of the Netherlands. Just like our favorite Koster islands though in larger
scale: no cars, all bikes, lot's of tourists, rich nature and more sun
hours. 94 different birds and in low tide sand banks as far as the eye can see.
The boys measured the speed of the tide in our first beach hour so far!
Everybody has also now tried the wonderful Dutch Puffetjes (waffle cookies)
which Elin knows (thanks Lise-Lott).
Bikes everywhere in the main street
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