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We arrived in Holland (Den Helder) almost a week ahead of schedule after a fast overnight sail from Norderney. We had so much spare time that we went back out from Den Helder for a day sail. We left the port with the last of the ebb tide and returned four hours later tacking into the fresh 18kt winds with a 3kt flood tide assisting us.
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Now it is time for change and I have to say goodbye to Jon who is my most consistent crew, having sailing well over 2,000NM with me over the last 6 seasons. My new crew will have some (literally size 47) big shoes to fill!