| Nicole
Gardner - Leading Hand |
Time spent at sea:
4 years on
and off, 16 months full time. |
|
State/Country of residence when not at sea:
Western Australia. |
Ships sailed on:
Leeuwin
II, Duyfken and Svanen. |
How did you first get involved with the Duyfken
project?
As a volunteer shipkeeper in Fremantle. She was in the water, but
had no masts at the time. |
Why are you embarking on the Duyfken Voyagie?
I
don't know. A great learning opportunity, or just because I can. |
How do you cope with life aboard a small ship
such as Duyfken?
One dayÖ.hourÖ.minute
at the time. |
What is the most unusual item in your sea chest?
Large orange
teddy bear. |
How will you cope with the primitive conditions
aboard?
They
are not that bad - I've survived 16 months already! |
What do you find is the most difficult aspect
of sailing aboard Duyfken?
Dealing with
other people continuously, no matter how nice they are. |
What do you think will be the highlight of the
voyage?
Every time
land disappears over the horizon. |
