| Bob
Looijschelder - Deckhand |
Time spent at sea:
5 years as
adult, and 8 years starting when I was 5 years old with my Dad on
his boat around the world. |
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State/Country of residence when not at sea:
Sydney, Australia (originally from Holland). |
Ships sailed on:
La
Violante, Eye of the Wind, Batavia, Windward Bound, South Passage
and a few racing yachts. |
How did you first get involved with the Duyfken
project?
I heard it from Menno, captain of the Batavia. He told me there
was a crew position available. |
Why are you embarking on the Duyfken Voyagie?
I
want to see the world and like sailing. |
How do you cope with life aboard a small ship
such as Duyfken?
I have been
on small racing yachts so I don't mind it. |
What is the most unusual item in your sea chest?
Normal clothes. |
How will you cope with the primitive conditions
aboard?
Good,
I hope. |
What do you find is the most difficult aspect
of sailing aboard Duyfken?
I don't really
know, I have only been sailing once on the Duyfken. |
What do you think will be the highlight of the
voyage?
The sailing
and working together. |
