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—  By Helm and CrewDecember 19, 2018

An Inauspicious Start: 12/07 – 13/07

Veurne – Veurne Veurne Our plan on returning to Catharina Elisabeth was to collect a couple more items with the car, drop it back to Dunkirk and then cruise off into France on July 13th, ready to enjoy the Bastille Day celebrations again. It’s perhaps…
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—  By Helm and CrewDecember 12, 2018

A Mini Cruise: 09/07 – 11/07

Utrecht Our good friends Rebecca, Michel and the delightful Panache had invited us to visit them in Utrecht and stay on ‘t Majeur. We had not made it to Utrecht when we were cruising in the Netherlands, so with a few days remaining before we planned…
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—  By Helm and CrewNovember 23, 2018

Finishing Unfinished Business: 03/07 – 08/07

Veurne Once back on board, we started to unpack Catharina Elisabeth from her winter wrappings, and with really pleasant weather in the low-mid twenties, this was quite a pleasant activity. We knew we would not be cruising for a week or so, using the hire…
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—  By Helm and CrewAugust 13, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles

Melbourne – Guangzhou – Amsterdam – Paris – Veurne The challenge of getting planes to Paris This may seem like a tale of woe. Actually, let’s be honest. It is. But it all worked out in the end. It always does. The journey is always…
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    Ian on Tentative start to the Canal du Midi (18/7 – 20/7/25)April 21, 2026

    Yes, Gina, mostly relaxing. Of course, the occasional event or stretch that adds a bit of spice - but that…

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    Ian on The Bridge at Capestang – Finally (31/7 – 5/8/25)April 21, 2026

    Good info Don. I've had a bit of a look at some photos and I agree, the best view seems…

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    Ian on Wheelhouses, Biminis and BridgesApril 21, 2026

    Always attentive when cruising Gina, then most of the times, just a bit more concentration while locking or mooring. But…

  4. Don on The Bridge at Capestang – Finally (31/7 – 5/8/25)April 20, 2026

    Just don’t try to visit that chateau in Argens-M. We went up there and all around but no good way…

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