"The Ships"
Cruising on traditional schooner "NORDBOEN"
Images from 1986
"Nordboen" - on the slipway of the old traditional shipyard, - "Lillebælt-Værftet" -, in Middelfart - - being prepared for the upcoming voyages - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" - another shot.
High and dry at "Lillebælt-Værftet" in April 1986
(Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" - side view, - on the slipway of "Lillebælt-Værftet" in Middelfart, April 1986 - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen"
Stern view during overhaul in April 1986 at the old shipyard, - "Lillebælt-Værftet" -, in Middelfart.
(Photography by Karsten Petersen)
The following pictures are from a three day "just fun" trip home to Middelfart in the month of October 1986, after the last passengers had left in Kiel in North Germany.
The good food and beer which the passengers had not managed to consume during the season, was now eaten by the crew while sailing her home to a winters rest and maintenance after a busy summer, with lots of scenic trips and exploring between the green Danish islands.
Please enjoy my images of the "homeward bound" trip of schooner "Nordboen" way back in 1986.
"Nordboen" End of season.
"Nordboen" prepared to leave for home -
Moored in Kiel, Germany, after the last passengers had left. (October 3rd. 1986.)
(Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" Homeward bound - and hard work. - owner Lilli Olsen ,- and me in yellow oilskin -, setting the sails - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" Finally at open sea - - all sail up, - totally about 250 square meters of white canvas - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
Here is the whole crew onboard "Nordboen" - only four - - -
The passengers had all diembarked in Germany, - and we were now homeward bound - to Middelfart - on the very last trip that year. These last trips were GREAT, because there were still lots of good food left onboard that had not yet been consumed - and beer as well - so we were taken good care of - - -
We were Ivan Olsen - Captain - at the wheel -
On the deck house in red - we have is Lily Olsen - Ivan's wife, cook and Chief Officer onboard - - -
I am sure there was one more - Jytte - a professional sail ship hand, but I think she is sleeping when I took this photo - - -
Then there is me - the photographer - and therefore not on the photo - - - -
But we were at least 3 professional sailors onboard and could share the watch amongst us in the traditional 4 hours shifts -, - and here on the photo it is Captain Olsen on duty at the wheel - - - -
Then we had one redundant passenger - on the deck house - in blue - my ex-wife - whom I just the following year had to throw out and divorce due to misbehavior -
Sounds terrible, - right? And it is! But I got a huge, BIG bonus instead!
That was Kit Yu that approached me - the wind to my sail - and she is still with me to this day and behaves immaculately - - -
"Nordboen"
Sailing an old schooner means always something to be trimmed and adjusted -
(Photography by Karsten Petersen)
- fast sailing boat catching up - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
- a beautiful old-timer - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
- true sailing - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen"
As seen from the main mast - - -
"Nordboen" - view from the top, - the main mast is about 24 metres high - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" - crew relaxing while photographer is working hard - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" Good speed! Chasing over the ocean - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
- sails on the horizon - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
- in lights of silver and gold,- under a magnificent sky - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" - moored at the pier at small island Lyø - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
Island Lyø - the joy of going ashore, -exploring an unspoiled traditional island village - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
Island Lyø - one more from the main road on Lyø - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)
"Nordboen" - Looking up 24 meters of main mast, - to a magnificent October sky - (Photography by Karsten Petersen)