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Magic in the night

OoH May 16, 2016
12 m/sec, 250 sqm of sail, 45 tons and 67 feet of powerwoman - Oceans of Hope cuts  through the night like a dream. It's night and the sky is clear. The half moon following us. Sh…
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Skagen

OoH May 14, 2016
We arrived in Skagen yesterday at 6.30 PM after 24 hours of sailing with various weather conditions. Going from motoring the hole night to hoisting the sails and at the end of the …
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So, we are on our way again!

OoH May 13, 2016
It’s been half a year of winter hibernation and now, once again, Oceans of Hope has Kronborg on port side. It feels like a long time, since we returned from our circumnavigation a …
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Video greeting from the Oceans of Hope team

OoH November 14, 2015
Oceans of Hope returns to Copenhagen tomorrow on Sunday November 15th. We have carried the message of inclusion and understanding around the world, cherishing diversity and respect…
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What makes Oceans of Hope a success

OoH November 10, 2015
I embarked on Oceans of Hope in Barcelona to join her on her way back to Copenhagen where the circumnavigation ends. Several MS crews have been onboard this ship and carried the to…
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Video blog by Peter

OoH November 5, 2015
"It was good to see that other people have learned from it too. It is the same for me. It made me very happy, and proud". ‪‎MS‬ crew Peter Daudeij looks back on his experiences onb…
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Towards the sunrise - blog by Egon

OoH November 2, 2015
For the first time in more than 18 months we are now heading east. We are so used to sailing towards the sunset that it almost came as a surprise to the entire crew when we, one mo…
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Video blog by Chantal

OoH October 27, 2015
Chantal Van Rossum, MS Crew onboard Oceans of Hope, tells her story about crossing the Bay of Biscay and life onboard in general.
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Crossing the Bay of Biscay - Report from Bosun Josefine

OoH October 25, 2015
Early this morning we hit Ile D'oussant west of Brest in Brittany, France. That means we have now crossed the Bay of Biscay. Almost 380 nautical miles, approx. 2 days of sailing an…
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We achieve great things together - Blog by René

OoH October 22, 2015
A lot of thoughts crossed my mind as soon as I knew I was going to be onboard Oceans of Hope. I met Mikkel and Josh in Amsterdam last year and went on a taster sail together with o…
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Video blog by Gary Marsh

OoH October 20, 2015
MS crew, Gary Marsh, explains how the days are spent onboard Oceans of Hope as she makes her way from Barcelona to Malaga.
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Going through the Strait of Gibraltar - Blog by Chantal

OoH October 18, 2015
This is my 6th day on board Oceans of Hope. We are currently going through the Strait of Gibraltar. We have sailed some 500 nautical miles since we left Barcelona on Sunday. Gary…
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Crossing the 0 meridian - Report from Bosun Josefine

OoH October 14, 2015
We have now been underway for over 24 hours. We are heading southwest and will soon pass Alicante. We just crossed the 0 meridian which we of course celebrated with a toast! The …
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Meet Crew #13

OoH October 13, 2015
René, Gary, and Chantal are the new MS crewmembers onboard Oceans of Hope taking her from Barcelona and almost the entire way back to Copenhagen. Learn more about the three, brav…
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We actually did it! - Video blog by Mikkel

OoH October 4, 2015
The first world circumnavigation with people with MS as crew is coming to an end. In today's video blog, Founder of Sailing Sclerosis, Mikkel Anthonisen wraps up the past 16 mont…
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My first night at Oceans of Hope was simply perfect - Blog by Jesús

OoH October 1, 2015
Yesterday we left Salerno at noon. We sailed by the Amalfi Coast admiring all its small villages between mountains and cliffs. Hours later, following the glowing sunset, we arriv…
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I am excited about what the future may bring - Blog by Trille

OoH September 26, 2015
“You never know what will happen when a sailor goes ashore” is the opening line of a Danish sailor’s tune. Unfortunately, we haven’t had the opportunity to go ashore as much as I e…
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Morning has broken - Blog by Niels

OoH September 25, 2015
“The morning dawns and the dark cold night sullenly flees” Mornings are the best. It lightens in the east and slowly the contours of the boat and the others in the cockpit appear…
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I'm very grateful. That's it. - Blog by Ian

OoH September 24, 2015
So what did I expect from my stay onboard Oceans of Hope? Well, I’m not sure if I expected anything. I tend to think if I expect nothing everything is a good experience. Of course …
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A Mediterranean Birthday Party - report from Bosun Josefine

OoH September 21, 2015
After a busy night - going south from the Marmara Sea and into the Mediterranean between the Turkish and Greek shores - we are now on our way to Italy. We had planned for a stopove…
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Finally on our way - Blog by Lars

OoH September 21, 2015
After having followed the Oceans of Hope project, before it even became reality, I have finally reached my destination. I am now onboard as part of the MS crew sailing from Istanbu…
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Slowly getting there - report from Bosun Josefine

OoH September 15, 2015
The past couple of days our team in Istanbul have put great effort and many hours in preparing Oceans of Hope for another thousands of miles at sea.We have raised the 26,5 meters m…
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Handicapsejlads på Fyn er en øjenåbner

OoH September 11, 2015
Den 9. september afholdt Thurø Sejlklubs Handicapafdeling et ”kom og prøv at sejle”-arrangement for mennesker med sklerose i samarbejde med Scleroseforeningens lokalafdeling på Nor…
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Greetings from Istanbul – report from Bosun Josefine

OoH September 10, 2015
This is Josefine reporting from West Istanbul Marina. I am the new Bosun taking over Bertram’s responsibilities onboard Oceans of Hope. As you can read from my bio I am an experien…
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Oceans of Hope has arrived in Ambarli, Turkey

OoH September 9, 2015
Oceans of Hope arrived in Ambarli, Turkey, yesterday at 1700hrs. She was upright and secure after her passage there. During the next hour or so the customs clearance papers were fi…
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There and back again! – Blog by Bjarni

OoH September 2, 2015
Now more than a month later, my journey on board Oceans of Hope seems like a distant past event in my life already. Coming back home was very pleasant and familiar, but at the same…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Martin Borre

OoH August 31, 2015
The leg of the Oceans of Hope circumnavigation that I participated in started in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. All together the crew consisted of nine people: three of the permanent …
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Patty Lufkin

OoH August 25, 2015
There are so many spectacular moments that stand out in my memory from my experience with Oceans of Hope. I will never forget the first day sailing and the sight of the incredible …
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Shipping Oceans of Hope

OoH August 21, 2015
Shipping a yacht the size and weight of Oceans of Hope is a delicate operation requiring some serious hardware and a small army of people.Singapore is one of the world’s greatest s…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Christina Lamb Sidell

OoH August 20, 2015
I have so many memories of Oceans of Hope it is hard to pick just one. But being under the stars with music playing softly, the land just out of reach and connecting with one anoth…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Vince Leccese

OoH August 19, 2015
With one of the most common symptoms of MS being overheating provoking other symptoms like numbness, stiffness, weakness and even vision loss, it was very important on this stage o…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Nicola Kaufman

OoH August 18, 2015
Firstly I would like to thank Mikkel for organising this project. I had such a fantastic time on Oceans of Hope and it really changed my outlook on life.  Before Oceans of Hope I h…
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A different journey – Blog by Kristian

OoH August 17, 2015
We are going from Singapore to Turkey this month – not a safe leg, because of the piracy threat and the monsoon season off the western coast of India, and so we have had to take pr…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Kaj Bjerre Westphal

OoH August 14, 2015
On the 11/11-2014 at 11:00 am we came sailing into Manhattan Yacht Club, there were many people who welcomed us, people from magazines, newspapers and television.It was touching an…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Brenden Edwards

OoH August 13, 2015
Approximately two thirds of the way between Cairns and Cape York (the North Eastern tip of Australia), I was on an early morning watch (1.30 - 4.30). There was a full moon on a ba…
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Disassembling Oceans of Hope - Blog by Bertram

OoH August 11, 2015
The Sailing Yacht Oceans of Hope is currently not exactly a sailing vessel. Our latest crew were so kind as to leave the orange boat in Singapore with no sails, no forestays, no bo…
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Corporate Social Action: a way of being together – and creating results – Blog by Mikkel

OoH August 10, 2015
In November of last year, when we were sailing down the Eastern Seaboard of the USA, I had the honour of being invited to give a lecture at Columbia University, New York, at their …
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Susanne Salomon

OoH August 7, 2015
I take pleasure in talking about this project – about getting an idea, believing in it and bringing it to life. To believe that it could be possible to sail around the world with a…
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Learning to sail through life’s adventures – Blog by Luisa

OoH August 6, 2015
Luisa Matias, 37, is from Portugal and was part of the crew on board Oceans of Hope for one of the longest legs of the voyage from Lisbon to Boston in August and September of 2014.…
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My favourite Oceans of Hope moment – Robert Munns

OoH August 5, 2015
Too many to mention is my first thought.One has to be finding my own personal limits when it comes to fatigue.  On board Oceans of Hope I hit the fatigue wall two times. I had neve…
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An act of destiny – Blog by Mads

OoH August 4, 2015
Mads Tobias Hansen is 36 years old and sailed with Oceans of Hope from Copenhagen to Kiel in June 2014. Mads helped with logistics, provisioning and preparing the boat for departur…
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Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race

OoH August 3, 2015
Sailors with disABILITIES (SWD) participated and completed the 2015 LandRover Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race with a crew of fifteen on board Kayle, a 52ft Lyons grand prix…
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Becoming a shellback – Blog by Neil

OoH July 28, 2015
It seems a long time since we left Bali straits and headed into the Java sea. Should I say Ocean? I think it's hard to comprehend how large the oceans are in the world. Where all o…
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Reinventing my abilities – Blog by Peter

OoH July 27, 2015
Today we are close to our arrival in Singapore. Upon writing this blog my idea was to give an insight into the voyage from Darwin to Singapore and my experiences with 'MS challenge…
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Nine days with saltwater showers, dreadlocks and time to think – Blog by Cathy

OoH July 24, 2015
Well it's day 9 at sea and we are well on our way to Singapore! To put that in perspective that’s 9 days without a freshwater shower and 9 days of rationing my clothes, 8 nights of…
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Raising awareness about MS – Blog by Trevor

OoH July 23, 2015
It has been good to get a break and get away from everything. First thing I do in the morning is feel my legs. I go through my body and make sure everything is still operating as i…
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Connected again with the S/Y Oceans of Hope – Blog by Neil

OoH July 21, 2015
The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life. It is more important than the past, than circumstances, than failures, than successes. Or what other people th…
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It's all about the teamwork – Blog by Russell

OoH July 20, 2015
Today is the day where I am feeling elevated after having waited for the journey to commence. We have departed the marina, lost sight of the coast and now I wonder how many days we…
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The first 24 hours at sea – Blog by Peter

OoH July 17, 2015
Today we are 24 hours into our sail to Singapore and we have a long leg of 2000 nautical miles ahead of us! We have become quite familiar with each other and the boat after being a…
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This is the first time I have met others with MS – Blog by Cathy

OoH July 13, 2015
I felt a bit emotional when I first sighted Oceans of Hope last Wednesday and all the planning of the last three months was becoming a reality. It's been a while since I have been …
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There is still room for adventure – Blog by Russell

OoH July 9, 2015
The best life for the new me I'm 48 years of age.  Until 5 years ago, I had no concerns about my life.  After all, I had worked myself into a good position (I was happily married w…
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Nine weeks aboard Oceans of Hope – Blog by Andrew

OoH July 7, 2015
With immense gratification and also with a sense of humility I share this my final blog and my reflection of some of my experiences aboard Oceans of Hope. I have lived the absolute…
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Sharks and salt water crocodiles – Blog by Bo

OoH July 6, 2015
Blog by Bo Echwald “I need a second Skipper from Cairns to Darwin” my son Kristian Bo said. Before the conversation was over, I had packed my bags, found out if I needed a visa an…
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No More 3x5 - Blog by Cindy

OoH July 3, 2015
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I'm not sure if that's entirely true. As I looked through the pictures from this voyage, words failed to capture the experience that t…
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My journey of reconnection – Blog by Neil

OoH July 2, 2015
Hi, I am Neil Barnett, I am 58 years of age and have been sailing on and off since I was 13 years old. Skiffs, dinghys, windsurfers, trailer yachts and on to heavy keelers  – to be…
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Happy to be on this boat in this part of the world - Blog by Vince

OoH June 30, 2015
Well, what can I say except this is certainly the adventure of a lifetime. It started from Cairns and within 15 minutes the seasickness had kicked in, 24 hours later all was good a…
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Sailing through the night - Blog by Brenden

OoH June 29, 2015
We are roughly near the tip of Cape York in Far North Queensland en-route to Horn Island (which is part of the Thursday group of islands) to pick up Mikkel Anthonisen (who is the f…
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Sydney to Cairns in photos

OoH June 24, 2015
Oceans of Hope departed from Cairns this morning. The new MS crew has embarked, provisioned and prepared for the next leg of the journey ending in Darwin ETA July 5th with taster s…
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Sunshine, shorts and smiles

OoH June 19, 2015
As the end of our adventure draws closer I find myself struggling to comprehend and process everything that has happened over the past 17 days at sea – and every now and then I hav…
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This is only the beginning of my sailing days – Blog by Bjarni

OoH June 17, 2015
My journey on Oceans of Hope is coming to an end soon and I am happy that crew 8 has been able to contribute to bringing the boat onwards, even with our obvious limitations, I am t…
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Be prepared for bruises and fun! – Blog by Jake

OoH June 16, 2015
Welcome to Oceans of Hope! Inspired by a friend who made a part of the journey, Craig Ruding, and also motivated by my lovely wife, Wendy, who knows how much I like the water and a…
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Happy Birthday Oceans of Hope!

OoH June 15, 2015
One year ago today on June 15 2014 Oceans of Hope set sail from Copenhagen Harbour. Behind the 20 meter yacht the little mermaid and an emotional crowd waved goodbye and ahead awai…
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Whales, dolphins, dingoes and the adventure has just begun – Blog by Susanne

OoH June 12, 2015
I am onboard Oceans of Hope. It is the best experience I have had. The trip from Newcastle to the Gold Coast was tough because of the wind, but also very educational for me. I got …
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Sunshine, seasickness and setting sails in the dark – Blog by Teresa

OoH June 9, 2015
Sitting here in the galley of the Oceans of Hope sailing boat still feels unreal – until the waves make the ship move so much that anything that hasn’t been stowed away carefully, …
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The happy hello, the sad goodbye – Blog by Andrew

OoH June 8, 2015
I share this with much positive reflection of a wonderful period of great fellowship with Crew 7, having sailed together from Auckland to Sydney and with then enjoying the festivit…
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Newcastle Sailing Day

OoH June 7, 2015
During a brief stopover in Newcastle the Oceans of Hope team took some twenty local people who live with MS out for a taster sailing experience. We were very kindly hosted by the N…
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Finding the balance – Blog by Bjarni

OoH June 4, 2015
My journey started in Sydney, I arrived early to get a chance to recover from the long flight, which also allowed me to attend World MS day in Darling Harbour. It turned out to be …
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The stormy 24 hours before Sydney arrival – Captain’s Blog by Jens

OoH May 28, 2015
As part of our Circumnavigation of the world, S/Y Oceans of Hope has now arrived in Sydney, Australia, after crossing the Tasman Sea.A crossing of this notorious sea, lovingly know…
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Life on the boat crossing the Tasman sea - Blog by Mindy

OoH May 22, 2015
I came along thinking I'd work on and improve my sailing skills. Once here, I realized there were many more things I've learned and experienced that I will take away from the two w…
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What a ride! - Blog by Kathy

OoH May 20, 2015
Wow! What a ride! Leaving Auckland with a lovely 15 knot wind should have been great were it not blowing right on the nose. By the second day we had sustained winds of 40 knots wit…
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The Tasman Sea challenge - Blog by Andrew

OoH May 19, 2015
We are soon to be in the Tasman Sea and with only 1000 miles until we reach Sydney Town. I’m so pleased I arrived in Auckland almost a week prior to our Crew 7 boarded Oceans of Ho…
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It's the little things - Blog by Peter

OoH May 7, 2015
Yesterday it was a day of fatigue. Better to say I had a miserable day. I was depressed. Nothing went right. Fortunately there was also a highlight. I made pancakes for lunch. At h…
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I find myself rooting for the tuna – Blog by Mara

OoH May 6, 2015
Greetings from... somewhere between the middle of nowhere and Auckland! As you may have deduced, I am still alive. I have not fallen overboard or been maimed in some way, and we ar…
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I'm here on this ship in body and mind - Blog by Henny

OoH May 5, 2015
It is day ten since we left Samoa. We had a bit of a rocky start with seasickness as a result, luckily it has not gotten to me – yet. ;-)It has been a bit difficult for me figuring…
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Today go out and see the Sunrise - Blog by Craig

OoH May 4, 2015
"Twenty years from now You will be more disappointed by the things You didn't do than by the ones You did do. So throw away the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trad…
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No one accomplishes anything alone - Blog by Mara

OoH May 3, 2015
Greetings from.. well, uh, somewhere in the middle of the ocean! Aside from an initial brutal bout of seasickness, it has been an incredible trip. I am happy to report that I have …
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A hundred thoughts and things to tell - Blog by Peter

OoH April 30, 2015
There are a hundred thoughts and experiences I would like to share with you about this journey, but that wouldn't be possible. This morning I started to celebrate my King’s Day. I …
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My First Challenge - Blog by Greg

OoH April 29, 2015
Hi to everyone back at home, yes we are safely on our way to Tonga and making good progress.My blog today is from before we met the yacht when Peter and I were in Apia Western Samo…
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Strength comes in different forms - Blog by Craig

OoH April 24, 2015
Sailing on the beautiful ship Oceans of Hope has finally begun! After four days of travelling to get here through three different countries, the long anticipated trip is underway! …
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The healthy part of myself - Blog by Marie

OoH April 21, 2015
How strange that my part of the circumnavigation is coming to and end. A slice of the Pacific has been conquered nautical mile by nautical mile, approximately 1300 of them all in a…
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Another leg of our circumnavigation is complete - Report from Bosun Bertram

OoH April 20, 2015
Report from Bosun Bertram: From Tahiti to Samoa - another leg of our circumnavigation is complete, and so we must say goodbye again. We have had a great run of more than 1200 na…
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Everything out here is bigger than life - Blog by Kevin

OoH April 15, 2015
How big is 350 m2? For my fellow Americans who have not as yet adopted the metric system, that’s close to 3200 square feet. That's bigger than most houses. It also happens to be th…
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We are almost alone in the world - Blog by Jan

OoH April 14, 2015
Oceans Of Hope is our boat, there is no doubt about it! We were anchored in a lagoon at Bora Bora when two cruise ships came in and tourists started pouring out. They went around t…
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The Polynesian way - Blog by Todd

OoH April 13, 2015
As I watch the rise of the moon and her light washes away the infinite sea of stars, I wonder what tomorrow brings. The moon is to our east as we are traveling west so her light fl…
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Pearl diver - Blog by Marie

OoH April 12, 2015
I am back in the bow of Oceans of Hope, one of the best places of all. Last time I wrote a blog from here was on the departure date the 15th of June 2014, where I joined the leg fr…
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A shout-out to the Full Sails MS Walk team - Blog by Beth

OoH April 11, 2015
Five years ago a good friend organized the Full Sails MS Walk team, in my honor.  The Walk is a yearly event that benefits the MS Society and our team has done well fundraising and…
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It almost seems like my own boat - Blog by Beth

OoH April 8, 2015
Spent a few days anchored at the lovely Island of Mo’orea. On the second day we all went in for lunch at a tiny food cart, a small walk up the single beach road. Had an excellent v…
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The ocean as a metaphor for the unpredictability of life - Blog by Maria

OoH April 7, 2015
I have never sailed before, and today I woke up after my first night ever moving on the sea. Even though I woke up clinging to the mattress a couple of times during the night, I ha…
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The struggle to cope, to make a difference, to belong - Blog by Kevin

OoH April 5, 2015
In the interest of full disclosure, I made a commitment to recording all my thoughts and feelings, whether positive or not. This morning I was feeling my age, my MS, and more. Feel…
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Small, humble and thankful for being alive - Blog by Jan

OoH April 4, 2015
I know I sent in the application, but when I got the call from Sailing Sclerosis offering me the possibility to go on the Oceans Of Hope yacht, I first got really excited but also …
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I was tired of fighting only to lose before I ate breakfast - Blog by Todd

OoH April 3, 2015
We set sail a couple of days ago and it felt glorious! Still have some rust to knock off, but the enjoyment I get is more polished than ever. I was able to take the tiller for a wh…
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From a child’s perspective - Blog by Mikkel

OoH March 31, 2015
For the last couple of weeks we have had a very young crew member on board Oceans of Hope. Miel, my eleven-year-old daughter, has joined us for our trip around the French Polynesia…
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A toast to new adventures to be had – Blog by Robert

OoH March 26, 2015
I'm writing now possibly my last blog, which on the one hand is sad, but on the other is good, because I didn't want my previous blog to be my last. There were far to many swear wo…
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Broken spinnaker sheet and anchor caught in corals - Blog by Bernd

OoH March 20, 2015
After provisioning on Friday and Saturday morning, we left the bay where we were anchored for nearly one week. We arrived there in the darkness, and it was a little bit scary after…
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Wind and Weather on Oceans of Hope - Blog by Egon

OoH March 19, 2015
As in all other parts of the world, the weather is changing every now and then, and apart from the temperature that is still tropical, the weather right now could almost resemble a…
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I look to my shipmates for strength - blog by Robert

OoH March 18, 2015
I've been on board Oceans Of Hope for one month now. It seems incredible and it seems such a short time ago that I arrived hot, sweaty and tired at Galapagos. My adventure started …
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Alone in the jungle - Blog by Frederik

OoH March 17, 2015
I want to tell you how it was for me to walk two hours straight to see the world’s third highest waterfall in the jungle. I never actually made it all the way, only halfway. Unfort…
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Colorful characters and old traditions in Nuku Hiva - Blog by Sandy

OoH March 16, 2015
After spending a peaceful night in a secluded bay about three miles from the main town of Taiohae, we are journeying on to our next destination. It is located approximately 500 nm …
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Island Paradise - Bertram Reports

OoH March 14, 2015
Report from Bosun Bertram: Waterfalls, jungle and perfect little bays. Nuku Hiva is an amazing place, but apparently French Polynesia has a lot more to offer! Today we prepare and…
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Maintenance in the Tropics

OoH March 12, 2015
Report from Bosun Bertram: After some well-earned rest in the little bay of Taiohae on Nuku Hiva, we are spending the day with maintenance on the steel lady. We are going through …
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Mind reading, card tricks, Italian tomato sauce and rats - Blog by Robert

OoH March 11, 2015
As Huku Niva approaches at approximately 9 knots, everyone's anticipation is getting infectious. Someone asks “What are you going to eat when you are on dry land?” or “ I'm getting…
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We Have Done It! - Crew Reports They Have Arrived Nuku Hiva

OoH March 10, 2015
The Oceans of Hope crew has arrived in Nuku Hiva, the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. However, after two weeks at sea together and an itch to reach their dest…
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Islands in sight! - Blog by Frederik

OoH March 8, 2015
Now we have come a long way, and actually we just spotted the first island of the Marquesas out in the horizon. There must be like 20 hours until we set foot ashore. I am really lo…
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Cultural Differences in Cooking and Healthcare - Blog by Sandy

OoH March 7, 2015
Hi again. It has been a few days since being asked to write another blog. Where to begin is always a fun question, as there have been so many interesting things happening every day…
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Perspective is Everything - Blog by Rob

OoH March 6, 2015
Read more of Rob's adventures: @robwmunns  Well I’m still here on board #OceansofHope having #inspirational time. We are about 600nm from The Marquesas looking forward to getting …
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Everyday on “Oceans of Hope”- Blog by Egon

OoH March 5, 2015
Oceans of Hope took off from the bay of Puerto Ayora in the Galapagos Islands on the 21st of February. Today we write March 4th, in other words it is now the 12th day at sea. Rega…
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Imagine - Blog by Doc Morten No. 2

OoH March 4, 2015
Imagine: Almost 2,000 nautical miles east of Galapagos and still more than 1,000 nautical miles to Nuku Hiva. Not a ship in sight. Just the endless South Pacific Ocean. Imagine: …
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Surfing Sclerosis - Blog by Bernd

OoH March 3, 2015
The days of February 25th-26th we had good wind for sailing, and I think Kristian, Bertram and Peter made a competition for the best boat speed. And it worked – better and better! …
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Wet, Cold & Tired - Robert finds Solutions and Opportunities!

OoH March 2, 2015
I keep thinking that five years ago, I could have done this voyage standing on my head, but this blue water cruising is taxing and very tiring and non-stop. I was low, I felt weak …
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Where to Begin, so Much to Share - Blog by Sandy

OoH March 2, 2015
Seven days at sea conjures up many images for people as they draw upon their personal experiences, television shows, movies or books. I knew this was not going to be a walk in the …
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1,500 Miles and Counting - Bertram Reports

OoH March 2, 2015
Halfway there! We're eight days out from the Galapagos and this afternoon we crossed the 1,500 nautical mile mark, meaning that we are now the furthest away from land as we will be…
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Beauty Tips from the Pacific - Blog by Sandy

OoH February 28, 2015
Today, during my off schedule time I was giving thought as to what this blog should be about as I would like it to be an interesting letter to all of our followers. As the only fem…
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Latest Video - 1,000 Miles Done, 2,000 Miles to Go!

OoH February 27, 2015
Check out the latest video sent from our Oceans of Hope crew, as they pass the 1,000-mile mark on their voyage from the Galapagos Islands to Tahiti! http://youtu.be/MkyFepxA8cM K…
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The Squid - Blog by Frederik

OoH February 26, 2015
Today it is Thursday and yesterday, actually the day before that, we caught a couple of squid that we fried in a pan. Really tasty with garlic, salt, pepper and some oil. Later on …
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Next Stop Nuku Hiva - Blog by Bernd

OoH February 25, 2015
On Saturday, the 21st of February after the provisioning was complete for more than $1300, we left at 11:30am from the Academy Bay in the Galapagos to sail more than 3,000 nautical…
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Knocking off the Miles - Blog by Egon

OoH February 24, 2015
We have now been at sea for three days, and just started our fourth. Slowly and steadily we are eating mile after mile, and so we are adding to the distance from our starting point…
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There's a New Day Dawning

OoH February 23, 2015
We are tracking southerly at a heading of about 240 degrees, the sky is clear, the sun blistering, and the sea is flat with occasional swells. The mainsail has been hoisted primari…
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Bringing Out the Old Rob - Blog by Robert Munns

OoH February 22, 2015
This blog by Robert was written just prior to the departure from the Galapagos: Today is a hot day, possibly the hottest so far. People are looking a little red from the sun and a…
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Here We Go - Blog by Frederik

OoH February 21, 2015
I got a mail from the Oceans of Hope project, and I was asked if I wanted to be on the crossing over the Pacific. You can't say no to that, at least where I come from. A couple wee…
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Still on the Spot in Puerto Ayora- Blog by Egon

OoH February 20, 2015
Waiting to start our voyage across the Pacific from the Galapagos to Tahiti is not quite over yet, though we have spent the last couple of days preparing and trimming everywhere. A…
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Breakfast at “La Cueva de Gus” - Blog by Bernd

OoH February 20, 2015
Last Tuesday the whole crew of  Oceans of Hope had an invitation for breakfast at the hotel next to where we are anchored. All of us enjoyed the comfortable breakfast at the Angerm…
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Provisioning for the Pacific - Blog by Sandy

OoH February 18, 2015
Hej, it is 5 am and the new day is beginning. Puerto Ayora is slowly awakening. As I sit here on the deck entertainment is abundant. A finch is doing battle with our starboard winc…
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Tomorrow Will Come Soon - blog by Robert

OoH February 16, 2015
Well, here I am on Oceans of Hope (OOH). Who would have thought it? My goodness, what a few months it has been since I first heard about OOH. It is funny to think that if I was not…
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Blog by Dr. Morten Blinkenberg as he departs Galapagos

OoH February 14, 2015
Trying to capture all the adventurous things I have experienced here on Oceans of Hope would be an impossible task, so I will briefly touch some of the highlights of the trip from …
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Oceans of Hope Cleared into Galapagos National Park

OoH February 12, 2015
The fixed crew aboard Oceans of Hope has worked diligently over the last two days, along with the help of a couple South American divers to prepare the yacht for entry into the Gal…
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Looking Back - OOH Alum Jerome Shares a Special Day!

OoH February 10, 2015
This morning, I woke up with the burning desire to do something special, something fun with my oldest son. I asked him if he wanted to go skiing for the first time this year. He sa…
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Oceans of Heart - blog by Camilla

OoH February 8, 2015
Well we are in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, the main commercial part of the Galapagos Islands. It is strange to be around other boats and looking at civilisation on land afte…
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The Delicate Nature of Entering the Galapagos

OoH February 7, 2015
Oceans of Hope is experiencing first-hand the diligence and resolve of those entrusted to protect the environmental ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. Following the bright, saffr…
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Oceans of Hope has arrived the Galapagos!

OoH February 7, 2015
Oceans of Hope has arrived at Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador. They have communicated with the local agent, and he will arrive on the boat with relevant authoriti…
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Crossing the Equator - a video from the crew

OoH February 6, 2015
A special video of the equatorial crossing (including Jens as King Neptune) from the crew on Oceans of Hope. This is a huge milestone in our mission to sail around the world with a…
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The Equator Crossing - King Neptune Ceremony by Bertram

OoH February 6, 2015
"This is our first meal in the southern hemisphere!" “This is my first night watch in the southern latitudes" "Let's have a coffee on this side of the equator" Celebrations were…
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Things I've Never Done - blog by Colleen

OoH February 5, 2015
I thought I'd try to list the things I've done TODAY that I've never done before...turns out it's quite a long list, and it's likely I'll miss many... First off, I'm in the middle…
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A Galapagos Affair - Courtesy of Josh Hall

OoH February 5, 2015
Straddling the equator in the Pacific Ocean some 565 miles west of the South American mainland, the remote Galapagos Islands have a truly unique place in science, anthropology and …
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What a Day - blog by Pia

OoH February 3, 2015
From the moment I left Denmark on the plane to Panama City, I was looking forward to seeing Oceans of Hope again. I have been on board before, from Copenhagen to Kiel, the 1st leg …
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A log from the Pacific - by Erland

OoH February 3, 2015
The Pacific Ocean is living up to its name. We have had good sailing for 24 hours in the trade winds, but it has died and we had to start the engine. We are quite alone out here, o…
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We are Sailing! - blog by Cliff

OoH February 2, 2015
We are sailing! Yesterday evening around 21:00 we slipped anchor and headed off SSW toward the equator, with Jens displaying his expertise at the helm. By midnight most of the crew…
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Sailing in Paradise - blog by Colleen

OoH January 31, 2015
Hi, my name is Colleen, and I've been asked to do the blog today. At first I thought 'oh my' what shall I write? My second thought was 'please keep this reasonable as far as the nu…
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In the Islands - Report by Bertram

OoH January 31, 2015
20 nautical miles off the coast of Panama City and we have found heaven on earth - yet another one... A tropical island with no one but ourselves to pick the coconuts off the palm …
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Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses-blog by Camilla

OoH January 29, 2015
“It could be worse you could have seasickness” This was once said to me when I was on a yacht with my sailing club going around the Lizard Headland in Cornwall, UK. At the time we…
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Calling MS Sailors!

OoH January 26, 2015
The Oceans of Hope still has crew places available for 2-3 week spells onboard as she sails from Sydney, Australia to Singapore. Do you have MS? Are you a sailor? Would you like to…
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Thanks for Now - blog by Hans Kollner

OoH January 26, 2015
Now we are at our final destination, Panama City, and we are leaving Oceans of Hope sometime today, to return to our various doings in life. Lives that are all different, and are l…
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Final Destination - Blog by Emil

OoH January 25, 2015
We are now at the Lake Gatun on our way through the Panama Canal, heading for the final destination of our journey. My thoughts are going through the latest weeks, but also finding…
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Jakob's Blog - Approaching the Panama Canal

OoH January 24, 2015
19. Januar Så er turen fra Jamaica til Colom i Panama slut. Det er ok. En af dagene skal vi igennem Panama kanalen, det glæder jeg mig meget til. I dag har været endnu en slappe…
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Oceans Deep - Blog by Guy

OoH January 24, 2015
We've been sailing continuously for almost three days. It was a lovely, warm and sunny day yesterday with a constant cooling calm breeze blowing, creating some lovely gentle rollin…
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The Panama Canal – Wonder of the World

OoH January 23, 2015
As Oceans of Hope transits the Panama Canal this weekend the crew will experience first-hand one of the world’s most amazing engineering projects, one that cost lives and fortunes …
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Into the Big Blue Sea - Blog by Giovanni

OoH January 20, 2015
We said goodbye to a beautiful island, full of colors and sounds. An island where people are kind, always waiting for you with a smile and most important, they are there to help yo…
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Captain's Blog: Farewell Jamaica – and Hello New Friends

OoH January 19, 2015
We left this morning from Montego Bay heading toward Panama after five days in Jamaica. It has been an intense stay with a lot of work to do, but also time to go see the beautiful …
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Marian Shares the Beauty of Jamaica

OoH January 16, 2015
Today’s blog will be a bit about the experience of the Oceans of Hope crew here in Jamaica from my point of view. When we left the Bahamas we were all looking forward to coming to…
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Jamaica - A Bit of History

OoH January 15, 2015
The Oceans of Hope crew are currently enjoying a visit to the Caribbean island of Jamaica, an island steeped in history and culture. The first sighting and plotting of the island b…
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Inspiration - a blog by visiting skipper Jan Moeller

OoH January 14, 2015
Round the world sailor and co-owner of Lopolight, Jan Moeller, has spent the last two weeks filling in for our regular Oceans of Hope skipper Kristian. Jan has been an incredible a…
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Reflections on a rolling wave in the Caribbean - Blog by Hans

OoH January 12, 2015
It has been about a week since we left Fort Lauderdale. Right now we are approaching Jamaica, where we are expecting to arrive in a few hours. It has been a fantastic trip, giving …
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Thank you to our holiday helpers!

OoH January 12, 2015
We would like to thank everyone who has sent a contribution toward a new spinnaker sail for Oceans of Hope. We have raised enough to buy a big red spinnaker for the boat, which is …
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It is now... and it is me... - Blog by Emil

OoH January 11, 2015
Not that I understood it at all… It felt like something quite distant. I had a lot of things to prepare before my trip on Oceans of Hope, so the time came up earlier than expected.…
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Challenges on the sail south - Blog by Marian

OoH January 10, 2015
When I was asked to write a blog, my immediate answer was: There are a million thoughts and none at all! So many things have happened during this week we have been on Oceans of Hop…
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Jakob's blog from the Exumas

OoH January 8, 2015
So, I am on the train. It's going to Roskilde – first I am going to Joan and Soeren. I am not really sure if I should be looking forward, it will probably come later. I said goodby…
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What more can you ask for? - Blog by Guy

OoH January 7, 2015
After many months of waiting with excitement and anticipation I'm here. All the crew members seemed to bond very quickly. We all have one very obvious common denominator, but more …
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On the threshold of a dream - Blog by Giovanni

OoH January 6, 2015
My day started really early in the morning, I was too anxious to get sleep. Months of preparations went by so quickly, I really wanted to be part of this awesome and inspiring adve…
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Here we go again!

OoH January 5, 2015
New year and new adventures! Oceans of Hope has departed the United States with a new crew, ready to take the yacht another leg around the world - to Panama and through the grand c…
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Oceans of Hope Departs North America

OoH January 5, 2015
Oceans of Hope, the 67-foot yacht undertaking the first circumnavigation with a working crew of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), has departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, o…
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Then and Now - a Blog by Iben

OoH January 3, 2015
I miss everything about life on the Oceans of Hope - the connection to all of the crew, the love of the sea, the feeling of independence, and the feeling of strength. Before the sa…
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New Year, New Horizons

OoH January 2, 2015
During the last six months Oceans of Hope has visited seven Western European countries, crossed the North Atlantic and toured the length of the diverse, dynamic East Coast of the U…
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Oceans of Hope Newsletter - Jan 1, 2015

OoH January 1, 2015
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Not at Sea, but a Part of Me Is - Blog by OOH Alum Chris

OoH December 31, 2014
I am home. I have been off the boat for almost a month now. I knew going into the Oceans of Hope experience that something would change, but I assumed it would not be that major. I…
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Interview with Greg Pugh, who will be joining Oceans of Hope as crew in the Pacific

OoH December 27, 2014
Photo: Greg Pugh hangs out with the crew of the new 100-foot supermaxi Comanche. Greg Pugh is currently racing in the Rolex Sydney-Hobart event, which began December 26. He is rac…
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Twas the Night Before Christmas...

OoH December 24, 2014
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the boat Not a creature was stirring, nothing to note; The life vests were hung by the masthead with care, In hopes that St. N…
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Thank You America! - Blog by Mikkel

OoH December 23, 2014
A very Happy Christmas to everyone from all of us at Oceans of Hope! As I write this, we have just finished a two-week sail around the beach strewn Bahamas with our most recent MS …
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A Holiday Home for Oceans of Hope

OoH December 21, 2014
Oceans of Hope is tucked into her holiday home in Fort Lauderdale at the Bahia Mar Marina, following the return of the recent Bahamian sailing adventures enjoyed by our latest MS c…
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Help put the wind in our Sails for 2015!

OoH December 19, 2014
Please help us buy a new sail! The Oceans of Hope has sailed close to 10,000 miles since departing from Copenhagen in June – some easy miles and some tough miles but all of them wi…
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The End of a Wonderful Sea Voyage - Blog by Dirk

OoH December 18, 2014
Departing from the pearl of the Bahamas, Harbour Island anchorage, we started in the afternoon with the correct tide to arrive the following evening in Fort Lauderdale. Our funny “…
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Loving Harbour Island - Blog by Anja

OoH December 17, 2014
We've been on the boat for about a week and during this time we've learned a lot about each other, doing all the shifts daytime as well as night-time sailing. We have seen sunrise …
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Pink Sand Beaches - Blog and Drawings by Morten

OoH December 17, 2014
When Trine first called me and said I was going sailing with Oceans of Hope in the Bahamas I just got pretty happy. I went and told everybody, I think. But actually the last thing …
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Beach Bound!

OoH December 16, 2014
It seems Mikkel, Bertram, Kristian and the Oceans of Hope crew have discovered one of the most beautiful beach locales in the Bahamas. After sailing south of the Abaco National Par…
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Cruising the Bahamas - Blog by Gitte

OoH December 13, 2014
Yesterday we left Bimini Islands and headed towards Moore's Island, Abaco's with expected arrival around noon today.  As we sailed through the night, we had shifts every 6 hours of…
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The Helping Hand we Receive and Give - Blog by Dirk

OoH December 12, 2014
Here we are in the Bahamas near Cat Cay, anchored on the shallow Bahamas bank. Today we had breakfast on deck under the main boom. I tend to hit the main boom with my head whenever…
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Bahamas Birthday! - Blog by Britt

OoH December 12, 2014
My name is Britt Olsen and I was 64 years old the other day. Now I am 65 years old, because yesterday I celebrated my birthday on board the Oceans of Hope. I think it might have be…
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Hello North Cat Cay

OoH December 11, 2014
Oceans of Hope has sailed southeast from Fort Lauderdale with the crew of Ann, Anja, Britt, Gitte, Morten and Dirk. They skirted the Bimini Islands and most recently reported their…
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Fort Lauderdale Greets Oceans of Hope yacht and MS crew

OoH December 3, 2014
Oceans of Hope, the 67-foot yacht undertaking the first circumnavigation with a working crew of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,…
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A Collective Crew Experience - Achievements and Challenges!

OoH December 3, 2014
Before the last leg of the sail to Fort Lauderdale, the crew sat together and discussed the take-aways of our journey. Here are our high moments: Paying attention to the presen…
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Magical Night at Sea - Blog by Jette Lyngsø

OoH December 3, 2014
So fantastic it is to be sailing at night. I have had several night watches now, and to sail the magical cover of the sea through the stars sometimes feels like being on our way to…
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Now I have done my 'Marathon' - blog by Christina

OoH December 1, 2014
For years I have felt a need to do something extraordinary, but I have limited myself, having repeatedly pulled the MS card. With Sailing Sclerosis and Oceans of Hope I was offered…
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Highs and Lows, Ups and Downs - Blog by Nicola

OoH November 30, 2014
I knew when I applied for this adventure that it would be a challenge and a chance to make new friends, work as a team and feel a sense of achievement. I also knew it would be hard…
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You Never Know What You Get - Blog by Chris

OoH November 29, 2014
We arrived in St. Augustine after our first night sail with the new crew. It is interesting... as soon as the last crew got our groove, a new crew starts. There are two of us that …
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To Florida! - Blog by Jérôme

OoH November 27, 2014
Yesterday was our first day sailing toward Florida. The crew was very excited although the weather was gray and cold when we set sail. We all got the chance to steer the boat and p…
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Is this the real life or is this just fantasy? - blog by Kaj

OoH November 26, 2014
Our trip from New York to Charleston for four days was a test for the books. The sail started off pretty relaxed, but it turned out be the calm before the storm. On the second day …
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Off the Water - Oceans of Hope Hauled for a Check

OoH November 25, 2014
With Charleston being an MS Crew changeover port and also being blessed with clement weather, the crew decided to take the opportunity to haul the Oceans of Hope out of the water f…
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First Taste of Sailing Oceans of Hope - blog by Nicola

OoH November 24, 2014
Today the new crew went sailing for the first time together. First we had a safety tour of the boat, and then we went sailing for a few hours to see how much experience we have. Tw…
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Joining the Crew in Charleston - Blog by Jette

OoH November 23, 2014
Joining Oceans of Hope – as I flew to join the crew! Here I am, in the plane coming over the Atlantic Ocean heading to John F. Kennedy Airport and on to Charleston in South Caroli…
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Weathering Storms - at Sea and in Life - Blog by Cara

OoH November 21, 2014
It was a dark and stormy night...actually, it was treacherously stormy both day and night on our sail from New York.  Arriving in Charleston was an almost magical transition, our s…
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A Bit of Life From New York to Charleston - Blog By Kaj

OoH November 19, 2014
We departed from New York at about 7:00pm local time heading toward Charleston, a stretch of approximately 650 nautical miles, after five days at the Manhattan Yacht Club. Now that…
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YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN! Captain's blog by Dr. Mikkel Anthonisen

OoH November 19, 2014
Oceans of Hope has spent some wonderful weeks cruising up and down the beautiful coast line of the northeastern United States with its many fjords and bays - autumn leaves in their…
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At Sea: Chris Shares the Feelings of Heading Offshore

OoH November 17, 2014
I am very excited to be writing this blog. We are finally back onboard the boat and underway. So we are starting on four days continuously at sea, and I think we are all very happy…
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Last Day in New York City - Blog by Christina

OoH November 16, 2014
Report from Bosun Bertram: Our last day in New York City! Oceans of Hope is preparing to leave The Big Apple for good, and though we have had a fantastic time here, we are as read…
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Report from a Cabin – Same but Different - Blog by Iben and Christina

OoH November 14, 2014
Living two people in a 3.5 square meter space could be a huge challenge. Surprisingly it is possible, but then again a lot on this boat seems to be possible. We share the same dia…
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It cannot be explained - Blog by Claus Christiansen

OoH November 12, 2014
As the oldest and most newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis amongst the crew, it is really great to get so many new friends here on board Oceans of Hope. They have given me more…
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Oceans of Hope Yacht Arrives in New York City

OoH November 11, 2014
Oceans of Hope yacht arrives in New York City in unique global voyage to change perceptions of multiple sclerosis Oceans of Hope, the 67-foot yacht undertaking the first circumnav…
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I Needed to Remember That a New Day Would Arrive - Blog by Cara Lauer

OoH November 10, 2014
Before I joined the Oceans of Hope crew, I thought about the boat’s name as an inspiring message about possibility and the freedom of sailing.  The color, I thought, was a vibrant …
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Oyster Bay and Other Colorful Bays - Blog by Bertram

OoH November 9, 2014
Yesterday we pulled into a marina in the beautiful Oyster Bay after a morning sail up through East River. Once again, an amazing contrast just like we had it about 10 days ago, whe…
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Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone - Blog by Christina

OoH November 9, 2014
For years I have practiced “controlled” life, excusing myself with “that is the best when diagnosed with MS.” Now I am stepping out realizing I do have it in me, to handle some of …
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A Big Day of Sailing for the New Crew - Blog by Chris Sidell

OoH November 8, 2014
Today was our first official sailing day covering over 80 miles.  We got up and out early at 7:30am pushing off from Atlantic City. We were all very excited but also worried after …
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The Magic Moment I Have Been Waiting For - Blog by Iben Skydt

OoH November 7, 2014
Ever since Oceans of Hope left Copenhagen I have been reading the daily blogs from the crew on board. Now at last it is my turn - here I am, actually writing this blog. Before boa…
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So Many Open Doors for Me - blog by Eva Gerwing

OoH November 6, 2014
Yesterday we had a very nice last dinner together in the Golden Nugget. We were talking about the low points and the high points of each day. There were luckily much more high poin…
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New Perspectives: A Unique Report from a Couple Living with MS

OoH November 5, 2014
Helle (49): "Martin and I met in 2005. I was newly diagnosed; Martin had been living with MS since 1998. One of the things that seemed impossible after my diagnose was a new relat…
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Thankful and Proud - Blog by Kaj Bjerre Westphal

OoH November 4, 2014
At 3:30 a.m. I got up. We had to be on deck at 4:00 a.m. to depart from Liberty Landing Marina in New Jersey to Atlantic City – a sail of approximately 90 nautical miles for about …
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Back to Sea - Blog by Eva Gerwing

OoH November 3, 2014
Today I woke up at 7:00 a.m. and it sounded like a snowstorm. I decided to get deeper in my warm sleeping bag. Later I got up and dressed with a thick sweater and prepared a plate …
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Hello Again Dignity - Blog by Helle Kirstine Rosenmeier

OoH November 2, 2014
Two days ago we had a quiet and sunny day of sailing.  We hoisted the mainsail and put the engine on and were making around 6-7 knots. As both the sea and the wind were calm, we sa…
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Halloween Festivities Don't Disappoint - blog by Bosun Bertram

OoH October 31, 2014
We left Huntington Bay yesterday and made our way down the East River around Manhattan as the sun set. An amazing and unbelievable contrast to the beautiful sheltered bay in the wo…
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The Days that Passed by... blog by Joan Haahr Hvas

OoH October 31, 2014
Sitting here it is a quiet morning in Liberty Landing Marina. I am pondering the last 12 days on board Oceans of Hope. I remember I was excited to meet the new crew, I was going to…
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Hark, now hear the sailors cry! - blog by Patty Lufkin

OoH October 30, 2014
Our sail along the north shore of Long Island showed us all the colors of fall. We also experienced all the weather extremes of the season, starting the day in shorts and finishing…
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Martin Shares a Quick Update with Bosun Bertram's Update in Tow

OoH October 29, 2014
This must be the ultimate way of spending the autumn: the day time is loaded with sun and nature and (sometimes harsh!) sailing trips, and the evening with cozy games in the ship’s…
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Bosun Bertram Provides the Latest Update

OoH October 29, 2014
We spent the night in Port Jefferson on Long Island, where we arrived yesterday afternoon after a nice day of sailing with too little wind but sunny. The crew had a chance to see t…
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I Felt My Brain and My Soul Becoming More Free - Blog by Eva Gerwing

OoH October 28, 2014
Today was a perfect day!!! I got up at 7:00 a.m., went to the cockpit and saw a great sunrise. At 10:00 a.m. I had breakfast with my lovely crew. Patty bought a lot of fresh muffin…
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Beautiful Weather of Eastern Long Island

OoH October 27, 2014
The beautiful weather of eastern Long Island seems never ending and as we are cruising the sheltered waters of the Peconic Bays, we are wearing both sunshades and foul weather gear…
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It is Clear That We Have Become a Community - blog by Patty Lufkin

OoH October 27, 2014
It has been another magical day on the water.  Conditions were considerably calmer as we sailed across the Long Island sound, through Gardiners Bay and eventually to the quaint lit…
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Bertram Provides the Latest Team News

OoH October 25, 2014
This morning we woke up in beautiful scenery in the mouth of the Connecticut River - apparently the only major river mouth in the United States without a large port or urban area. …
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Unfolding my Senses and Imagination - blog by Helle Kirstine Rosenmeier

OoH October 25, 2014
This morning at 7:30 a.m. local time we were woken up by a frustrated fisherman. It seemed that although the crew had taken every precaution, we were moored in this guy's spot. He …
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Catch the moment when you can! Blog by Kaj Bjerre Westphal

OoH October 24, 2014
Hello. My name is Kaj. When I first came onboard Oceans of Hope, it was like a dream come true. There was an initial meeting on all the practical information, and we had our sailin…
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Every Day is an Adventure! Blog by Patty and Joan

OoH October 24, 2014
Today’s blog is a collaboration. There are so many stories to tell of our first full day on board that we are putting our thoughts together in an effort to cover all the events. It…
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Hello Newport!

OoH October 23, 2014
The first sailing for Oceans of Hope with her new crew in Newport was a great success! The newly prepared spare mainsail took us safely over the waters as the crew had their first …
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There is No Turning Back Now

OoH October 22, 2014
Hi, I am Eva and arrived yesterday with four people from Denmark. My lovely roommate Patty was already on board. I spoke to my fellow crewmate Helle, and we realised that there is …
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Planning Ahead - Blog by Martin Borre

OoH October 22, 2014
My name is Martin, and I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 16 years ago. When this project was launched, I was very enthusiastic to participate! I have experienced on my own b…
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Say Goodbye to Newport

OoH October 21, 2014
After a whole month in the yard Oceans of Hope is now fully prepared to take on the eastern coast of the United States. Our first MS crew arrived yesterday with high hopes and butt…
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To the Lovely Lady - Blog by Inia Hapiach

OoH October 19, 2014
Oceans of Hope has never left my mind and I am still filled with love for her. When I got home I first had to recover because of all the blue marks and bad knees, but my family wa…
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Absolutely Changed my Life - Blog by Susanne Salomon

OoH October 17, 2014
Sailing aboard Oceans of Hope has had a huge impact on me and my ability to cope with my MS. I cannot live at 100%, but since my trip I aim at 90%. I have to consider my health but…
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Rigging for Action

OoH October 15, 2014
Skipper Kristian and Bosun Bertram are at full tilt aboard Oceans of Hope as she enters her final week of maintenance work at the Newport Shipyard. The safety and efficiency of the…
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Looking Ahead to Fort Lauderdale

OoH October 14, 2014
As temperatures drop and a brisk chill sets in across the northern United States in December, Oceans of Hope will be arriving to the sunny, warm beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Florida…
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Hope is the Greatest Gift of All - crew blog by Phil Gowers

OoH October 11, 2014
I am in a state of gratitude for how fortunate I have been to be a crew member on Oceans of Hope. I am blessed. I am still working five days a week as a dental practice owner whic…
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Oceans of Horsepower

OoH October 9, 2014
The Oceans of Hope carries a wide array of systems ranging from computers for weather and navigation, to electronic autopilots and an electric water pump. These all require electri…
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Eye on New York City

OoH October 5, 2014
The Oceans of Hope crew is excited to be preparing for upcoming sails in the northeastern United States. The grandest of all will be arriving in New York City on November 11th, whe…
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I am Not Done Sailing - Blog by Anne Dalbjerg

OoH October 1, 2014
Anne Dalbjerg MS Crew Blog - October 1, 2014   When I got home from sailing on Oceans of Hope, I sat down on my couch staring quietly at nothing… thinking "now what?" I felt tha…
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Keeping Wind in the Sails

OoH September 26, 2014
The Oceans of Hope is a 67 foot (20m) sailing vessel crammed with systems ranging from water makers, electronic autopilots to satellite communications equipment. However, it is of …
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Love you and leave you

OoH September 8, 2014
I will NEVER forget this outstanding and life changing voyage. It is now a part of me, and will stay in me for the rest of my life. Thanks to my “Atlantic crossing family”.Everythi…
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Last sunset

OoH September 7, 2014
Tomorrow at 1.30pm Oceans of Hope will arrive at the Marina at Rowes Wharf in downtown Boston at the end of an epic Atlantic crossing. The crew of people with multiple sclerosis o…
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"Thanks you everybody for your support"

OoH September 6, 2014
Emotions are running high on board Oceans of Hope as the end of their Atlantic crossing is so close it is almost within touching distance.   Bosun Bertram Christianson reported, …
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Time Flies

OoH September 6, 2014
There is a time for deep thoughts: for perspective, soul searching, and rationalization. The line of thought can seem as endless as the horizon, but that doesn't matter. The dreams…
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Teamwork

OoH September 5, 2014
Jens Thomsen and Susan Strachan describe the scene on board Oceans of Hope today. “Tine helps prepares another fabulous meal by slicing and dicing for our master chef Jacob... Jen…
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Counter currents and whale watching

OoH September 4, 2014
Oceans of Hope’s crew are discovering that an Atlantic crossing is definitely not always plain sailing. The world’s oceans contain a complex system of currents that constantly mov…
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On our way to Boston

OoH September 4, 2014
It's been a while since I wrote the last post. We've been sailing for three days since Bermuda and oh boy it was so hard to get on the discipline of the shifts again! Especially be…
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Perfect sailing weather

OoH September 3, 2014
As Oceans of Hope continues to sail north west from Bermuda towards Boston, USA, Bertram Christensen reports, “Beautiful sailing weather and tropical heat! As Susan put it so delic…
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Bermuda - hello and goodbye

OoH September 3, 2014
We are now on the Atlantic again, after some very interesting days in Bermuda. In Bermuda we have met so many helpful and nice people. The Bermudians should be very proud of their…
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Bye bye beautiful Bermuda

OoH September 2, 2014
Oceans of Hope has left Bermuda and is sailing towards Boston, USA, on the final stage of the first transatlantic crossing of the unique circumnavigation for people with MS. “As w…
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Crew member number ten

OoH September 2, 2014
And we're off! I was excited and nervous as I joined the Oceans of Hope crew as the tenth member and only American. Although we all have different cultures and languages, we all sh…
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One week until Boston arrival

OoH September 1, 2014
The crew of Oceans of Hope is planning to set sail from Hamilton, Bermuda, today on the final stage of their unique Atlantic crossing from Portugal to America. They are due to arri…
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The secret is out

OoH August 29, 2014
Another day in paradise, and in case you’re still wondering what surprise the crew were plotting in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the cat is finally out of the bag. Check out o…
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"Welcomed with iced drinks"

OoH August 28, 2014
After a night’s berth Oceans of Hope moved from St. Georges Harbour, Bermuda to a larger marina in Hamilton, the island’s capital.   The Bosun reported that, “Our first full day …
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Stepping onto dry land after 17 days at sea

OoH August 27, 2014
After 17 days at sea, with no land in sight, the crew of Oceans of Hope finally stepped ashore in St. George's Town, Bermuda yesterday afternoon.  It was a momentous occasion after…
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A strange feeling

OoH August 27, 2014
Today after 17 days of non-stop sailing out at sea across the Atlantic, we reached St. George's Harbour, Bermuda.     It's a little harbour with few other boats.  A walk in the c…
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Racing the weather

OoH August 26, 2014
The race is on to get to Bermuda ahead of Hurricane Cristobal, which has been building as a tropical storm in the Caribbean. Overnight winds reached hurricane strength and the stor…
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Land will soon be in sight

OoH August 26, 2014
Today is our 16th day at sea and we are starting to be longing for land. We have been together for many days and nights in this very confined space and with limitations beyond wha…
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Life at an angle

OoH August 25, 2014
The crew is making good progress towards Bermuda but it is a race against time to reach port before they feel the effects of a tropical storm building in the Caribbean and which is…
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Persistence and endurance

OoH August 25, 2014
The lightning was flashing on the coal black sky all around us. The wind was picking up and got colder. The rain was whipping us in the face and from time to time the water from an…
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More and more wind

OoH August 24, 2014
Oceans of Hope is closing in on Bermuda and keeping an eye on the tropical storm that is brewing over the Caribbean. “More and more wind for the crew of Oceans of Hope!” reports B…
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When true character shows

OoH August 24, 2014
We are presently sailing through a lot of small cyclones, squalls, with winds up to 40 knots – constantly one taking over from the next. I am truly proud of the crew. Even though t…
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Eager to be sailing properly again!

OoH August 23, 2014
Severe weather conditions, which saw three to four meter waves breaking onto the bow of Oceans of Hope, are the reason there was no blog from the boat today. The Bosun reported th…
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Day 13 of the Atlantic crossing

OoH August 22, 2014
Today is Oceans of Hope’s 13th day at sea crossing the Atlantic and the crew are starting to long for dry land.   Sailing Sclerosis founder and today’s blogger from the boat, Mik…
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Leaving a lasting legacy

OoH August 22, 2014
We are now entering our 13th day at sea across the Atlantic.  The atmosphere on board is good and spirits are still high.  But we have started longing for land: to walk on firm gro…
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"In a state of WOW"

OoH August 21, 2014
Last week’s stormy weather is almost distant memory for those on board Oceans of Hope.  The Skipper Bosun reported, “For the third day in a row we are motoring along in minimum win…
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Fishing and wishing

OoH August 21, 2014
The day started with a unexpected surprise: the sunrise was... a green light!  For years I've looked at sunsets everywhere for that magic green ray and today there it was, a circle…
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Change of course

OoH August 20, 2014
A couple of days ago the crew of Oceans of Hope mentioned that they were planning a surprise. “What is it?” We wanted to know. Spill the beans, crew! Well, they have sworn us to …
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Poetry on the high seas

OoH August 20, 2014
“I woke up this morning and the sun was gone,"Nice with some clouds in the sky.We only had two minutes of rain.Would have been nice with a fresh water showerThough I could take a s…
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It's getting hot out here

OoH August 19, 2014
The heat of the last couple of days has been taking its toll on the crew with multiple sclerosis who are part of this great adventure. As Jens Thomsen writes in his blog today, “H…
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Secret plans hatched onboard

OoH August 18, 2014
Life on board Oceans of Hope has returned to ‘normal’ after more than almost 24 hours of fierce winds.  However, as the skies cleared and the sea became calm, secret plans were hat…
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20 hour roller coaster

OoH August 18, 2014
A late hour and a night watch, where you are being quiet together.  The night black water glitters from the beautiful phosphorescence and I am moving around to sit more comfortably…
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An exciting new vista

OoH August 17, 2014
The Bosun reports that yesterday’s windy weather picked up even more during the day which gave the Oceans of Hope some serious sailing and impressive waves to get her teeth into.  …
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The biggest waves yet

OoH August 16, 2014
The one thing you can always count upon when sailing the ocean is that the weather will always change, for better or for worse.  The Bosun reported that after several days of clear…
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It's more than a feeling!!

OoH August 16, 2014
“I hate when Jens is snoring”, “Why is Mikkel not joining in with the meals?” or “I think the Captain gives silly orders !”  It could so easily be like this when you are onboard a …
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Mutiny on Oceans of Hope

OoH August 15, 2014
Until now on the Atlantic crossing things had been plain sailing for Oceans of Hope.  But yesterday the tide turned and the Bosun reported that there was a rebellion on board the b…
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Swimming in the middle of the ocean

OoH August 15, 2014
It is interesting to think about the differences there are between my life as it is right now, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and my everyday life back home in Denmark.   I…
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Suddenly a big tear ran through the sail

OoH August 14, 2014
Oceans of Hope is now in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with less than 1,800 nautical miles left to Bermuda, where she will make a quick stop before continuing on her way to Bost…
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The moon that sees everything...

OoH August 14, 2014
These past three days have been for me like the waves and the boat when there is no wind: slowly dragging from one side to another.  It has been so hard to keep up with the daily t…
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"Another day at the office"

OoH August 13, 2014
As Oceans of Hope continues her global voyage to change perceptions of multiple sclerosis, the Atlantic crossing is proving a more relaxed experience for her crew than the initial …
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The big blue and the big orange

OoH August 13, 2014
The silvery moon has shined and shown us the way, out into the big blue ocean, every night since our departure from Madeira. The phosphorescence algae draws the outline of our slig…
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An easy day at sea

OoH August 12, 2014
We woke up to a warm, cloudy morning and the wind was as low as 3 mph.  This meant that the engine was the only force moving us forward until late afternoon, when wind eventually p…
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"The view has grown and the horizon expanded"

OoH August 11, 2014
As Oceans of Hope continues her voyage to change perceptions of multiple sclerosis, it’s not only on board the yacht that the crew are discovering abilities they didn’t realise the…
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Diving on Madeira

OoH August 11, 2014
They were blue, green, purple, pink – changing and glimmering in all the colours of the rainbow. Some with shiny patterns as if a creative child had let the fantasy and the coloure…
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Underway again after "awesome" Madeira pit stop

OoH August 10, 2014
Oceans of Hope has set sail on the second stage of the transatlantic crossing, leaving Madeira today heading for Bermuda, the next planned stop on this leg of the voyage. The pit …
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Atlantic crossing stage one complete

OoH August 8, 2014
The first stage of Oceans of Hope’s first Atlantic crossing is complete, and the crew has reached Madeira, an island approximately 400 miles west of Morocco.  The short hop from Po…
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Now I know why I decided to do this...

OoH August 8, 2014
Why am I on board this boat, Oceans of Hope? Why did I say yes, to making this journey? Today I found out why… Many thoughts go through your head, before entering this project. …
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A change in the weather

OoH August 7, 2014
Oceans of Hope is approximately 150 nautical miles from Madeira and travelling at a speed of 6 – 8 knots.  Should the crew decide to stop off at the island they would expect to arr…
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Taking a new perspective on life

OoH August 7, 2014
What an epic adventure.  Here I am on board the gorgeous Oceans of Hope yacht, with the caring and funny Danish crew and fellow MSers, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!  I still…
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Heading towards Madeira

OoH August 6, 2014
This morning Oceans of Hope is more than 200 nautical miles off the coast of Portugal with less than 300 miles to Madeira.   The Skipper reports that because the weather routing …
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The water really is more blue

OoH August 6, 2014
I was told, and I have read, that when you sail south in the North Atlantic, the water should be more blue...   Today I realised, that the water actually IS more blue here, at 37…
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Time to cross the Atlantic

OoH August 5, 2014
Oceans of Hope set sail from Cascais, Portugal at 07.00 local time this morning. The Skipper reports that they spent yesterday undertaking lots of safety training, including man ov…
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Passing the torch

OoH July 30, 2014
Oceans of Hope is doing it again! It is touching, moving, changing people’s perspectives and maybe even their lives. It is bringing back dreams, hopes and belief in the lives of th…
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A hard journey but worth every minute

OoH July 27, 2014
When sitting on a boat in the harbour of Cascais at night, you not only have a nice view of the city's old citadel flanked by mountains in the background, but also calm water that …
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Finishing the electrical work on board

OoH July 26, 2014
The Bosun gave us an update on the ongoing preparations for Oceans of Hope’s imminent transatlantic crossing from Lisbon to Boston.   He explained that yesterday had been another…
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A day trip to historic Sintra

OoH July 26, 2014
A day off in Sintra, Portugal and some details about our MS… As you read in yesterdays' blog, there is a lot of work that needs to be done on the ship. The engine had to be carefu…
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A surprise visitor

OoH July 25, 2014
The deck is littered with tool boxes, the pontoon is covered with coils of role and the mattresses have been taken outside to air.  All evidence of another busy day for the crew of…
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Powerful, adventurous people

OoH July 25, 2014
The boat is desolate, lying in Cascais marina with very little crew. I'm writing this blog with strong cold wind blowing on my back. Night is rolling in, as are the clouds. A blank…
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Getting ready for the Atlantic

OoH July 24, 2014
Oceans of Hope continues to sail down the coast of Portugal and has dropped anchor to prepare for their arrival in Lisbon.  The Skipper reported, “We arrived in Cascais yesterday a…
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A beautiful view of the stars

OoH July 24, 2014
Just before arriving at Cascais, Portugal on Tuesday we dropped anchor to enjoy a nice lunch, a swim and the view of a shore dominated by cliffs. Our mascot - the Little Mermaid -…
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Days like these

OoH July 22, 2014
Days like these make all the hard work worthwhile… anchored in a beautiful spot not far from Cascais, on the west coast of Portugal. “After 25 hours of sailing from Porto with bot…
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Best seats in the house

OoH July 22, 2014
Front row seats in the best theatre ever! And some soul searching questions... Imagine yourself sitting outside, with a plateful of good pasta pesca (fish). You feel the fresh win…
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Thoughts of things to come

OoH July 21, 2014
In less than two weeks’ time Oceans of Hope will be setting sail from Lisbon to make the first of three transatlantic crossings in her 61,000-kilometre voyage around the world. Fo…
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Three countries in six days

OoH July 21, 2014
When I hopped on board Oceans of Hope in La Rochelle, where I was picked up by Søren in a bicycle taxi at the train station, I had no idea what to expect. I didn’t want to have any…
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From Rebeira to Porto

OoH July 20, 2014
The Oceans of Hope is spending the day in Porto having arrived in the city last night around 2100.  The Skipper reports, “The crew had enjoyed a day with great weather, a bit of sa…
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The dancing of the waves

OoH July 20, 2014
We are leaving Rebeira early morning.  The time on deck is 0800, and at 0815 we throw the last mooring line.  Rebeira wasn't much to talk about, but yet it did still make an impres…
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Under way to Porto

OoH July 19, 2014
The Skipper reports that the Oceans of Hope, “We spent the night in a quiet fishing village with a name no one can either pronounce or spell, and took off early this morning. We ar…
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Goodbye after five magical weeks

OoH July 19, 2014
From the rainy, cold waves of Spain to the hot, sunny luxury of Venice - Lizzie says goodbye after five beautiful, hard but unforgettable weeks on board the Oceans of Hope.  (Today…
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Life if never boring at sea

OoH July 18, 2014
Life is never boring at sea but it’s been a particularly eventful 24 hours on board the Oceans of Hope. The skipper reports that is started well, “Yesterday we left La Coruna arou…
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Delays, dentists and dolphins

OoH July 18, 2014
The day that time was always one step ahead of us. And schedules were not to be followed! Our plan was to leave the harbour of La Carunha at ten, or eleven 'o clock at the latest.…
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Light sailing, little work

OoH July 15, 2014
A day after waving farewell to La Rochelle,France the Skipper reports that the Oceans of Hope has been “motoring away for 25 hours doing an average of 8 knots” and is “now in the m…
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“One for the boat and one for you”

OoH July 15, 2014
This simple eight word phrase is the watchwords for safety on board: one hand for you to hold on with while moving around the boat and one hand free to do whatever you need to get …
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Merci La Rochelle

OoH July 14, 2014
We’re getting ready to cross the rocky Bay of Biscay again. Lisbon is waiting. Our saffron beauty is getting more and more prepared as the days in the lovely old harbour of La Roch…
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Just 10 miles from La Rochelle

OoH July 10, 2014
Oceans of Hope has been making good progress overnight and is on course for arrival in France this afternoon (Thursday 10 July.)  The boat is currently off the south coast of Isle …
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Always be ready for change

OoH July 10, 2014
Tonight we sailed two nights in a row for the first time. Yesterday (Tuesday) night posed severe difficulties for many of us due to the strong breeze – more than 25 Knots (28.8mph)…
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"We saw our first dolphins!!!"

OoH July 9, 2014
Still struggling with seasickness, caused by strong winds and rough seas, Jens Als Andersen reported yesterday that the intrepid Oceans of Hope team had decided to combine a trip t…
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On board sailing school

OoH July 9, 2014
Today's blogger was unfortunately unavailable due to seasickness, so the report comes from Jens Als Andersen, COO of Oceans of Hope and on board the vessel as watch captain. We ar…
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The power of team work

OoH July 8, 2014
This blog is a co-production between two multiple sclerosis (MS) crew members on board Oceans of Hope.  Being on a sailing adventure that is about creating awareness around this un…
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Bumpy start to Portsmouth to La Rochelle leg

OoH July 7, 2014
Oceans of Hope left Portsmouth in a stiff westerly breeze yesterday afternoon and that, combined with the tide going in the opposite direction, made for a fairly bumpy start to the…
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Still waters at the end of the day

OoH July 7, 2014
Update from the silent water, just under the little harbour lights of Yarmouth, while the moon is half its way and the stars of the Great Bear are hanging above our heads. It was o…
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Ship shape for Portsmouth arrival

OoH July 2, 2014
Oceans of Hope is preparing for her grand arrival in Portsmouth tomorrow afternoon. The yacht, which is undertaking the first global circumnavigation by a working crew of people w…
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Sailing to soothe the soul

OoH June 30, 2014
It’s amazing how 24 hours sailing on a 20-metre yacht can make you forget all your cares, especially when that time includes a beautiful sunrise over the iconic white cliffs of Dov…
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The white cliffs of Dover

OoH June 30, 2014
Looking back at a couple of lovely days in Amsterdam where we received an exclusive welcome and there was a reception, a lot of pictures were taken, so we had to pose in all possib…
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An enjoyable day ahead

OoH June 29, 2014
Setting sail into light westerly winds, Oceans of Hope has left the Netherlands bound for Portsmouth on the south coast of England, the next stopover on the first global circumnavi…
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Getting to know Oceans of Hope

OoH June 29, 2014
It was a hectic day, made out of two totally different parts. During the day the crew and her beautiful, saffron-coloured boat were lying in the harbour of Amsterdam. We would only…
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Oceans of Hope sets sail from Amsterdam

OoH June 28, 2014
Oceans of Hope has set sail from Amsterdam, bound for Portsmouth in the UK, after a successful and busy pit stop in the Dutch capital. They left Amsterdam Marina at 1930 local time…
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All set for Amsterdam arrival

OoH June 26, 2014
Preparations are underway in Amsterdam Marina for the arrival of Oceans of Hope this evening. The yacht is due to arrive at approximately 5pm local time after spending last night a…
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Teamwork towards Amsterdam

OoH June 26, 2014
It was a lovely feeling to enjoy the sunshine on the deck sailing the North Sea with the coast of Holland to port and the sails of Oceans of Hope in a butterfly position. Peter was…
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Oceans of Hope enjoys perfect North Sea conditions

OoH June 25, 2014
The bright orange livery of Oceans of Hope will blend in with the sea of orange flags and bunting adorning the football-mad Netherlands when she arrives in the port of Ijmuiden ton…
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My rolling home

OoH June 25, 2014
The yacht went through the Kieler Kanal yesterday and we have been sailing in the North Sea for about a day and a night now. The wind is between north and west and we are doing a g…
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Through the locks of the Kieler Kanal

OoH June 24, 2014
Having spent a peaceful night lying at the end of the 100km (55 nautical miles) Kieler Kanal, Oceans of Hope and her crew went through the locks of the canal this morning. They ar…
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The barista of the yacht!

OoH June 24, 2014
I was picked up at the Kiel Haupthbahnhof by three of the crew. I already knew them and was really happy that they were there to meet me. First we had to get some groceries for the…
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Introducing: Peter van Polen

OoH June 23, 2014
Let me briefly introduce myself: my name is Peter, I’m 44 years, and I come from the Netherlands. On June 22 I travelled from the Netherlands to Kiel in Germany to embark on the y…
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Auf Wiedersehen Kiel: Oceans of Hope bids farewell to Germany

OoH June 23, 2014
The sun was shining this morning when Oceans of Hope bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Germany and set off on the second leg of the 61,000-kilometre (33,000-nautical mile) voyage. During t…
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The last of the first

OoH June 22, 2014
I love our boat. She is a stubborn and reluctant lady and it’s been a fight to the finish to get her ready. I worked on her in Tuborg Harbour and I’ve got cuts and bruises on all m…
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My first night at sea

OoH June 20, 2014
My day started at 00.00 sharp! Up for the graveyard watch from 00 to 04, and I was both ready, but also a bit nervous for this my very first night watch. But it went really well; I…
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Oceans of Hope arrives in Kiel

OoH June 19, 2014
Oceans of Hope and her crew have arrived at the British Kiel Yacht Club, Germany, this morning ahead of their transfer to Bahnhofskai in Kiel’s inner harbour tomorrow afternoon. T…
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Setting course towards Kiel

OoH June 18, 2014
It would seem conditions could not be better for the crew of Oceans of Hope as the skipper, Kristian Bo Echwald Hansen reports today. “Yesterday was a beautiful day where we had a…
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In the moment

OoH June 18, 2014
Today we received our watch schedule – a really good thing. This way you get to create your own routines from the beginning, and organising your energy is much easier. From the sta…
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News of Oceans of Hope's voyage spreads

OoH June 17, 2014
Oceans of Hope and her crew are already being recognised as they sail towards Kiel on the first leg of their historic global voyage to change perceptions of MS. The project’s foun…
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One of the greatest experiences I have ever had

OoH June 17, 2014
Oceans of Hope – we are in it together Being on board Oceans of Hope is one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. It’s just an amazing feeling. Yesterday we were in Gillele…
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A quiet evening on the foredeck

OoH June 16, 2014
Oceans of Hope – how high the sky is today!   A tiny dinghy just south of Kronborg, fishing rods blinking; the daily bread.    A yacht circumnavigating the world flies by with …
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Reflecting on the farewell from Copenhagen

OoH June 16, 2014
After the emotion and excitement of the send-off from Amaliehaven, Copenhagen, yesterday afternoon, the crew of Oceans of Hope sailed north in the sunshine and light winds and spen…
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Oceans of Hope sets sail from Copenhagen on historic round the world voyage for people with multiple sclerosis

OoH June 15, 2014
Oceans of Hope set sail from Copenhagen on a historic global voyage on Sunday 15 June. It is the first ever circumnavigation of the world by a yacht crewed by people with multiple …
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