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One of the passions of the “Kegel Klub” is a weekend of sailing in Holland. Our third trip in 10 years was in 2006 on the
Dolce Vita. The boats are old merchant ships that were built around the turn of the 19th century and have become obsolete. Many have been remodeled inside to accommodate people instead of freight and are chartered
out for pleasure. The Dolce Vita had its maiden voyage in 1909 transporting cargo from Friesland to the tulip fields. In 1999 this Zuiderzee tjalk was remodeled. Since the seas they sail are very shallow the
boats do not have keels but have retractable planks on each side of the boat that are put into the water on the leeward side to stabilize the ship and allow better steering. Boats are available to accommodate
groups from 10 to 70 people. Day, weekend or a week or more trips are possible. It is a fantastic experience which frees the soul. |
