05.03.2020
What we need in German is called a Nautischer Schiffsoffizier (STCW II/I, IV/2, VI/2(1), VI/3) with C-Naut. The English translation is a navigational watchkeeping officer (STCW II/I, IV/2, VI/2(1), VI/3)… Immediate call for Nautischer Schiffsoffizier / Nav. Watchkeeping Officer with C-Naut
04.03.2020
“The pessimist complains about the wind, the optimist hopes it will turn, the realist straightens the sail.” (S.W.Ward) Humans drink two billion cups of coffee every day. I… MY AVONTUUR – PART 2 – SHIPMATE PEGGY
29.02.2020
28.02.2020 0730 27* 06,9N – 016* 08,8W; COG 135*; SOG 1,5knots, NNE 1, clear sky, slight to moderate swell 0736 Lookout reports “small boat with people, whistle sounds” 0742 Take… Refugee Rescue Operation Time Sheet
28.02.2020
BREAKING NEWS – 28.02.2020 10:46 On her way to the Caribbean AVONTUUR has picked up 15 boat people this morning about 80nm south of Gran Canaria. AVONTUUR has changed… Breaking News – Refugee boat rescued
20.02.2020
AVONTUUR is on a ‘mission zero‘ which means on our sail cargo voyages we are trying to tread on earth’s surface as lightly as possible to avoid emissions by all… Immediate crew vacancy
19.02.2020
Weigh anchor! “ Yes” our long pause had an end, finally on the morning of January 3rd, a gap opened up between low-pressure systems. A morning workout for everyone on… My AVONTUUR – PART 2 – Matthias
18.02.2020
In the darkness we had set off from the port of Elsfleth with mixed expectations. We have now been sailing for exactly one month. The Avontuur carries us along the… My AVONTUUR – Shipmate Peggy
03.02.2020
La Bretagne, ca te gagne! Il etait une fois… once upon a time… There was a sailing ship called Avontuur escaping the cold German winter to head South with its… Voyage 5 – La Bretagne, ca te gagne! – Giulia & Athena
30.01.2020
* Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of TIMBERCOAST. Well friends, life… This is not a GOODBYE – Curly Ben
27.01.2020
Through the North Sea and the English Channel, we sailed in just a week! For now, we wait at anchor in Brittany as we wait for a major storm to… My AVONTUUR – Matthias
16.01.2020
As the winter storm “Gerlinde” passes, a weather window has opened up for the AVONTUUR to sets sail on Voyage 5 to the Caribbean tomorrow morning. There our beautiful white schooner will celebrate… The AVONTUUR’s 100th Anniversary – Voyage 5 begins!
28.11.2019
AVONTUUR – Voyage 5 Updates How do you manage to get the AVONTUUR prepared for her next voyage in just three weeks to be ready before Christmas? Very simple: You… November 2019 – Newsletter
20.11.2019
Captains & Officers Call for Professional Cargo Sailing Ship Crew Next voyage to the Caribbean Sea and Central America – Voyage 5 We want you! Professional positions to… Call for Professional Crew
23.10.2019
New Schedule!!! Let’s go sailing cargo again! Together with our incredible cargo partners, we will be embarking on our Voyage 5 beginning January 2020 with Captain Cornelius at the helm. … October 2019 – Newsletter
25.09.2019
TIMBERCOAST is nested in the cargo shipping system, which is in turn nested in the global transportation system. Currently, 90 percent of world trade is carried out by the shipping… Climate Friendly Shipping
20.09.2019
The Avontuur and our Mission Zero Yesterday’s freight sailing for tomorrow’s climate Starting today begins the Global Climate Strike (September 20 – 27) where millions of people from all across… September 2019 – Newsletter
16.08.2019
We are preparing for the next voyage now! The AVONTUUR, the crew, and our cargo partners want nothing more than to sail to the Caribbean again! As we don… Call for Westbound Cargo!
31.07.2019
Voyage 4 / Week 41 – The Hamburg Arrival! Concluding Voyage 4, the AVONTUUR returned to Germany with a full cargo hold of the finest sailed goods. Captain Joachim and… July 2019 – Newsletter
30.07.2019
What an incredible day! We could not have welcomed the crew home with a better arrival. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the offloading despite the bad… Arrival Photo Gallery by Felix Klabe
10.07.2019
The AVONTUUR has returned to Hamburg on Saturday morning July 6th. A very big day indeed at the harbour museum in Hamburg. After nine months of sailing and completing our… The AVONTUUR returns!
