Here, out in the big blue it never gets boring and luckily in Timbercoast and on board AVONTUUR we count with a highly motivated and competent crew to handle all… Sailing is pretty much an on-going maintenance process
“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
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
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
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
* 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
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
Shipmate Christoph who is also a member of the Teikei Coffee team recounts his recent time onboard the AVONTUUR.
Einer muss ja den Überblick behalten! Bei unserer letzten Reise war das Eric. Der Heidelberger ist zu Begin unserer dritten Frachtsegelreise, die im Januar diesen Jahres in La Rochelle startete,… My AVONTUUR – Shipmate Eric
Introducing Marco What a legend! We couldn’t have been happier with Marco and his camera talents. AVONTUUR voyage 3 was a milestone trip for our crew. For the first time… My AVONTUUR – Shipmate/Photographer Marco
Martin, 31 How long have you been onboard? 2 months – Havana to Hamburg How much experience do you have sailing? I’ve sailed on traditionally rigged sailing vessels since… MEET THE CREW – HAMBURG HAFENGEBURTSTAG – PART 2
Sanft schaukelt die Avontuur auf der langen, ruhigen Atlantiküberquerung. Mit jedem Heben und Senken schieben wir uns beständig vorwäts – dem Ziel ein Stück näher: Horta auf der Azoreninsel Faial.… Mein „AVONTUUR“ mit TIMBERCOAST – Shipmate Martin Gutsch
Verantwortung, Leben und Lernen an Bord Nach beinahe drei Monaten an Bord, kurz vor meinem Ausstieg in Kuba, ist es Zeit für eine Sammlung meiner Erlebnisse und vor Allem… Mein „AVONTUUR“ mit TIMBERCOAST – Second Mate Andreas
Das erste Mal über den Atlantik an Bord des Frachtsegelschiffes Avontuur – aus dem Tagebuch unseres Shipmate Eric. Samstag, den 6. Januar, Tag der heiligen drei Könige Um… Mein „AVONTUUR“ mit TIMBERCOAST – Shipmate Eric
Dutch Ben sailed with the AVONTUUR recently from Horta to La Rochelle. Furthermore, he was a volunteer on our rebuild for over a year from 2014-16. Through his experience working… My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Dutch Ben
Beyond Sailing – Deckhand Benjamin has now been published This is the 4th video in our Beyond Sailing series. If you haven’t seen this series, we’d suggest you do. Those… NEW VIDEO⛵ Beyond Sailing – Deckhand Benjamin
Meet Cameron, a member of the Canada Crew and listen to his thoughts, wishes, and hopes for a clean future. Do you have what it takes? Join us for an… Beyond Sailing – Shipmate Cameron
Meet Asma, a member of the Canada Crew and listen to her thoughts, wishes, and hopes for a clean future. Do you have what it takes? Join us for an… Beyond Sailing – Deckhand Asma
Meet Jonas, a member of the Canada Crew and listen to his thoughts, wishes, and hopes for a clean future. Do you have what it takes? Join us for an… Beyond Sailing – Shipmate Jonas
Als mich Ben von TIMBERCOAST am Freitag anrief und mir einen Platz auf der AVONTUUR von Brake bis La Rochelle anbot, war ich sofort begeistert. Segelerfahrung hatte ich nicht wirklich,… My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Shipmate Johanna
Lane signed on as a trainee in Freeport, Bahamas and will be sailing with us all the way to Bremen, Germany ETA 22.04! We couldn’t be happier to have such… My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Shipmate Lane Atmore
My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Ulrich Stelzner – 69 Jahre, aus Berlin. VIDEOS -> 1. CARGO UNDER SAIL 2. My AVONTUUR 3. The CREW Kann Conni, wie Jesus, übers Wasser laufen? Das geht, wenn er… My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Shipmate Ulrich Stelzner
Christophe’s story Christophe was passing by the ship in Cherbourg at a very opportune time, it was just before morning coffee break and some of the guys were coming down… My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Shipmate Christophe David
Our cook, more often referred to as Lazer, has been involved with our project since late 2014. He has a kind heart, thirst for adventure and is an absolute talent… My AVONTUUR with TIMBERCOAST – Cook Lasse Schwarz
Moin, Ich bin Lotte und lebe seit 10 Monaten in Elsfleth. Seit ich hier bin hat sich mein Leben sehr verändert. Ich bin dabei, all das auszuleben, was ich mir immer während… My TIMBERCOAST Experience – Lotte’s
As landlubber to the ship project Actually, I never had a particular fondness for water, and for ships and sailing certainly not. He grew up in the Central German Uplands and… My TIMBERCOAST Experience by Sina Harthaus
As it turns out Denton, Texas is an epicenter for radness. Erin joined the team on the 4th July and the fireworks ensued. She gifted the house with a strong… My TIMBERCOAST Experience by Erin Thornton
Andrew, the love and effort you injected not only into our darling AVONTUUR, but into our little community is something that will be sorely missed. Everything from the high kicks… My TIMBERCOAST Experience by Andrew Sharpe
Oh Laura, what will we do without your zest for memory making, questionable gingerness and irrefutable business savviness. We are continually appreciative of all our volunteers and their willingness to… My TIMBERCOAST Experience by Laura Bryne
One good man and his sweet van. Tim rolled onto the TIMBERCOAST lot 2 weeeks ago ready to volunteer. Since then, his carpentry skills have been a real asset to… My TIMBERCOAST Experience by Tim Gardner