Great cruise to the seals and the Westkop with the Brandaris
The former lifeboat "Brandaris" was used in over 300 rescues around Terschelling from 1923 to 1960. Come along and imagine how shipwrecked people were rescued from the churning sea and forced to jump from a ship into the safety net. Today's cruise is pure relaxation and small-scale (only 12 passengers can be accommodated). Due to the weather and tides, no two days are the same at sea. Sail to the Terschellinger Gronden, where many ships once found themselves in distress. Enjoy the view of Terschelling, the seals, and the many wading and sea birds. Peek into the wheelhouse and chat with the crew. Don't forget your camera! Sail for two hours to the point where the Wadden Sea and the North Sea meet and experience the difference in swell. Coffee and tea will be served on the return trip.
Practical
2 to 12 persons
West-Terschelling
Seal watching
children, adults, wheelchair accessible, and pets
photos
Location
Departure from the floating jetty t.o. restaurant La Boya on the Willem Barentszkade in West-Terschelling. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Important to know
All persons must have a ticket. Life jackets are available. The ship is wheelchair accessible and dogs are allowed. There is also a toilet on board.
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The Terschelling Lifeboat Museum Foundation introduces you to a piece of maritime history. The foundation owns three old lifeboats: Jhr. J.W.H. Rutgers van Rozenburg, De Brandaris, and De Secretaris Schumacher. Jhr. J.W.H. Rutgers van Rozenburg, built in 1907, is the oldest still-operating iron motor lifeboat in the world. Purchased as a pleasure yacht, the foundation has restored it to its original condition. The Brandaris is a legendary lifeboat that served Terschelling from 1923 to 1960 and was involved in 373 rescues, saving 519. Cruise on one of these former lifeboats and discover the history of Terschelling's lifeboat service. The foundation works exclusively with volunteers. By booking a cruise, you help preserve this piece of cultural heritage. The Secretaris Schumacher is an original rowing lifeboat. When a ship was in distress, brave men risked their lives by going out in these kinds of boats, often in bad weather. Demonstrations are held with the rowing lifeboat during the summer, alternately on the beach at West aan Zee (Paal 8) or Oosterend, with the help of many volunteers. The launch vehicle carrying the rowing lifeboat is pulled to the high-water mark by ten horses. Weather conditions permit, the boat is launched. The rowers present in the boat demonstrate what it was like in the past. A unique event! Terschelling is the only place in the world where demonstrations with a horse-drawn rowing lifeboat are still held. The 'Brandaris', 'Jhr. J.W.H. The "Rutgers van Rozenburg" and the "Secretaris Schumacher" are both recognized as floating monuments by the Federation of Sailing Heritage Netherlands (FVEN), and the demonstration with the horse-drawn rowing lifeboat has also been recognized as Intangible Heritage by the Knowledge Centre for Intangible Heritage Netherlands (KIEN). The "Brandaris" and the "Jhr. J.W.H. Rutgers van Rozenburg" can also be booked for parties, company outings, private trips, and ash scattering. Each boat can accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers. For more information about these special trips, please contact the Terschelling Museum Rescue Boat Foundation.
Great cruise to the seals and the Westkop with the Brandaris
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