{"id":829,"date":"2026-07-25T18:57:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailingadriana.com\/sailing-adriana\/?p=829"},"modified":"2026-07-25T18:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:57:27","slug":"two-days-of-ultimatehospitality-wonderful-sailing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sailingadriana.com\/sailing-adriana\/archives\/829","title":{"rendered":"Two Days of Ultimate\nHospitality & Wonderful Sailing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Old ARC crewmates come to meet Adriana \u2014 and leave with strict instructions for 2028.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breskens Marina – Friday 24 \u2013 Saturday 25 July – Guest Log<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piet was part of the crew on the Ipanema in 2023, sailing the ARC from Gran Canaria to St Lucia. Not long after, Ilse and Piet shared that they’d be buying a ship of their own \u2014 and that, after a period of preparation, they meant to sail it around the world. After a careful search, they found the Oyster of their dreams, now christened Adriana. It was only a matter of time before we got to meet her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday 24 July \u2014 Arrival & Hospitality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We drove down from Hilversum, Amsterdam and Rijswijk to find Ilse, Piet and Adriana waiting in Breskens. A tour was promised \u2014 but drinks and delicious snacks got in the way first. We caught up on the luxurious aft deck, and the sun gave us exactly the warmth that makes life so pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After drinks, we headed into Breskens for a cosy pizza dinner, keeping the wine to a sensible minimum to be fighting fit for Saturday at sea. Back on board, we got properly acquainted with Adriana’s wonderfully comfortable beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday \u2014 A Day on the Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast, we slowly got Adriana \u2014 and ourselves \u2014 ready for a day at sea. The wind forecast wasn’t one for fanatical sailors, but it was perfect for a proper introduction to the ship. Piet, every inch the authoritative captain, gave a full safety briefing and laid out his intentions for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crew for the day came with its own quirks. Martin’s naturally commanding style had to be gently held in check for the occasion. Mark had sat out an earlier sailing trip, nerves getting the better of him. And one of us had lost a bit of physical strength and balance along the way. In short: Ilse and Piet had a slightly challenging crew to work with \u2014 and a good day of sailing to deliver regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimate composure, calm, overview \u2014 and, throughout it all, Piet and Ilse’s genuine willingness to teach.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wind turned out kinder than expected, a porpoise surfaced nearby, and despite the light air, an adverse current, and the sheer size of the boat, we still made decent progress. The weather was perfect for a pleasant day on the water. Martin, ever the connoisseur, spent much of it deep in conversation with Piet about the ship’s technical details \u2014 good to see, and a clear reminder of just how well Ilse and Piet look after her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manoeuvring Adriana in and out of the box went genuinely fantastically. For a boat this size, it drew real admiration from all of us watching from the deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commanding instincts kept politely in reserve; made up for it in technical talk with Piet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back aboard despite a nervy first attempt at sailing \u2014 and glad he came.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We closed the day the way we’d opened it: drinks on the aft deck. Our verdict \u2014 Ilse and Piet are preparing thoroughly for their adventure, and the ship suits it beautifully. Our advice to them: don’t wait too long, and make sure the Big Trip is underway by 2028 at the latest. We’d love to join for a leg of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2693<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two days, one porpoise, and a standing invitation for 2028. Fair winds, Adriana.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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