The logbook of the Tres Hombres

In our blogs you can read more about what happens on board, delve into the stories of the crew and life on a traditional cargo sailing ship at sea.

Too ridiculously beautiful to believe it
15 August 2024
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Too ridiculously beautiful to believe it (Bram Hoestra)

Tres Hombres is always a pretty boat and the sea is always a charming place but some days and nights...
The Wine Run
23 July 2024
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The Wine Run (Captain Arthur Petrie)

Over forty thousand bottles of wine are transported on Tres Hombres each year. This cargo sees less attention than our...
A day on De Tukker
7 June 2024
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A Day on De Tukker (Victoria Mahoney)

As I wake up for my 4 AM watch, traces of deep sleep still linger. Already, the dream I just...
Sailing with a full belly
April 26, 2024
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Sailing with a Full Belly (Captain Anne-Flore)

Giant cabbage leaves and Azorean banana skins were overtaking the ship while the sunset falls later and later. After some...
Closing the door to the Caribbean
March 22, 2024
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Closing the door on the Caribbean (Captain Anne-Flore)

As expected, we have been hit by a front. We are closing the door on the Caribbean and opening the...
Against the wind
March 12, 2024
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Against the wind (Jordan Hanssen)

At worst this ship is a compelling object. With her sails up, galloping over the sea, she is a thing...
On the way to the Dominican Republic
March 1, 2024
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On the way to the Dominican Republic (Captain Anne-Flore)

In the evening a fair wind returned to bring us to the mysterious island of Los Aves. For many years,...
Blurry Lines
February 15, 2024
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Blurry Lines (Kit Schulte)

Where or When Does One Thing End and Another Begin? I had imagined blurry lines, but quickly figured that all...
Martinique 2024
February 8, 2024
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Martinique 2024 (Captain Anne-Flore)

The departure maneuver was tight in the bay of Sainte Anne, Martinique. We anchored nicely after Le Marin marina behind...
The Soul of the Earth
February 2, 2024
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The Soul of the Earth (Sandra Reinhold)

The sun rises And lets a billion orange-golden loops loose To chase a billion black circles A soft breeze...
Doing what you love
January 11, 2024
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Are you doing what you love? (Bram Hoestra)

A ship on shore is something mystical. On my way to the dock, from the other side of the canal,...
A beautiful planet
December 27, 2023
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Three days until Christmas (Nils Aldinger)

We left Spain and Portugal behind us and are now heading towards La Palma. The wind blows straight from behind...

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