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Vigdis & Dad Tore 3. - 24. November 2007
After a long flight it was good to finally be back onboard Empire
again. In Opu ait felt good to see Heidi, Eivind & Peder, 1 year since
last time!
We have had to weeks of pleasent sailing south to Auckland. We had some
good days in Whangarei where we met several other sailors.
In Auckland we visited the Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, the Aquarium and
finally the Kauri Museum.
We have had 3 great weeks onboard with lots of good food and drink in
good company. We would have liked to stay longer now as the summer is
coming. Back home in Oslo it is winter and snow...
Thank you - we hope you will enjoy New Zealand!
Wish you safe sail when you head for Fiji in april.
Vigdis & Tore
Bjørnar
Bakken 13.
- 31. October 2007
Great travelling weeks. Signed onboard Empire in Vava´u, Tonga.
Barbeque on the beach, snorkeling, sailed 1300nm during 10 days to Opua,
new Zealand. met several other sailboats and nice sailors . guitar play...
I hardly missed the bus
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Pedro, Don Pedro May - November 2007 "Mi nombre Peder - sinco anos". |
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Irene
Bogerud 24. April - 3. May 2007 |
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Solvor
Dyrnes 24. April - 28. April 2007 Peder ´s mother had a short visit onboard when Peder signed on Empire, and got the opportunity to a short sailing-trip at Rio Valdivia, before she returned to Norway. |
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Hans
"Budda" Lönn 21. November 2006 - February
2007
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Anders
Wallentin 21. November 2006 - February 2007 28 years.
Sail, traveling and adventures are among the best thing in life.
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Marcus
Hernwall 21.
November 2006 - February 2007
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Bjørnar
Bakken 24.
October - 6. November 2006 The 7. visit since Empire left Oslo . This time it has been 14 days of marinasailing in BA, some work to be done but mostly relaxing vacation. I've been a real tourist in BA and eaten big beefs and local beer so my belly is round and good looking. • The drivers are on top of the lines in the road, not between… • Everybody is talking in their mobile in a very strange way • Everybody is wearing suits, even when it's 30º + The plan was to sail to Mar del Plata , but the weather wanted it to be different. I wish Eivind and Heidi and the rest of the crew a good journey further south. See you… |
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Vigdis & Dad Tore 13. - 27. October 2006 We thank you again for our good 14 days on Empire. With a voyage on Rio de la plata to Uruguay where we enjoyed some nice days in Colonia de Sacramento. A little and calm "kardemommeby". The rest of the time we have been in Buenos Aires with excursions to Tigres in the delta are and also around town. We have eaten several great beef dinners... We wish you a good voyage further south and hope for the weather to be nice to you. See you again on the other side of South America |
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Børre
- Bjørn Erik - 19.August - 16. September 2006 Dear Eivind & Heidi, thanks for the opportunity to stay together with you on Empire for a hole month. I had very high expectations to the tour, but they have really been exeeded. The experiences are strong and hard to describe, so I ask you to look at Espens Letter which tells about some of the impressions. I would also like to point out Eivind´s & Heidi´d patience with a particularly rusty "fokkeslask". With them as instructors, it is easy to fall in love with sailing. Thanks for this time Empire, hope to see you again soon... |
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Espen 19.August - 16. September 2006 2006 – The year I had much holiday left. How should I spend it? A long trip? Where, when, alone or with a partner? Immediately, when I received an email from the Captain, I knew for sure. I had been so stupid! Off course, this is a golden opportunity to experience Love Boat in action on the southern latitude in Brazil..... |
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Linda
& Gary 10. June - 30. June 2006 2 exited soles without any sail experience at all has been onboard Empire the last 3 weeks and sailed along the Brazilian coast from Recife to Salvador . It has been a great experience from day one. Even seasickness, big waves and lot of wind and an exiting night sail could not scare us. We have had a really good time in your floating home. Thanks for letting us stay with you and see Brazil together. We wish you good luck with your fairytale, hope that we will see you again on another ocean! |
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Don Pedro Big Boy 20.February - 27. April 2006 Peder came onboard
together with Bjørnar in Tobago and has sailed with us for
more than 2 months. During this time Peder has turned 4, seen the
Carnival in Trinidad, sailed between Tobago, Trinidad, Grenada and
Venezuela, learned some english words, met lots of new people and
gotten lots of new friends both norwegian and foreign ones. His
getting more comfertable in the water, but at the moment he is swimming
more under than over the water... Fishing, bathing, excursions to
the rainforest, learned to drive the dingy and played in the water... |
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Bjørnar Bakken 20. - 27. April 2006 Visiting for the 6.time since Empire left Oslo!! |
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Elias, Tai & Torbjørn 14. - 26. April 2006 We came onboard
after our vacation in Brazil. It was a relief to meet familiar faces
and bread for breakfast. We had a great tour to Charlotteville and
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Herman, Anne & Hans Petter 10. - 18. April 2006 Thanks for wonderful days here on Tobago. We have enjoyed us all the time! Herman has got to know the beach and boat life, and would rather stay in the "bathtub" allt he time. Thanks for your hospitality and pleasant company!
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Bjørnar
Bakken 20.February
- 3.March 2006 Flight to Tobago with Peder. "The Boys" managed well.. It was nice meeting Snorre again at Store Bay, Tobago, before we sailed the night through for Chaguaramas and Trinidad. It was carnival time in Trinidad, and the scheduled program ashore, together with Vanvara and Don't Worry, was tight. Mas Camps, Pan Yards, King & Queen Competition, Grand Prix alike Calypso competition, J´ouvert and Panorama Parade in Port of Spain. Nice evenings onboard the boats and on shore. The Military Museum was also something, a mix between museum, zoo and wrekyard. I also acted as a "Bodyguard" for the girls when they went shopping. - in exchange for homemade whole weat bread. |
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Haldor
Holm 22. January - 3. February 2006 We can see
that Heidi and Eivind have done their homework, and that the most
is ready for their long voyage. We are very pleased we got the
opportunity join you on this tour, and wish you all the best for
the rest of the tour. Maybe we will join you again later on. |
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Erna Simensen 22. January - 3. February 2006 58 years, the
super salesmans of Bavaria yachts' wife. |
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Kristin 22. January - 3. February 2006 I am Haldor's
daughter, and I am very happy about getting this invitation to this
fantastic tour in the Caribbean waters. My life is travelling, photographing
and diving, and I like it very much in exotic surroundings. Empire
is superb, the islands are beautiful and the sailing partners are
the best. The diving has been excellent, and I hope to dive some
more before flying back home. I am not happy about flying back home
in a week or so, to the winter and lots of snow. |
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Camilla
Kolverud 28. December - 5. January 2006 My target
for the tour, was to spend time together with you, and to have a
look into your life under way. We have had a lot of time together,
and I can see you are having a good time. You are good at being
on tour, and that looks good for the coming years. |
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Bakken 28.
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Annichen
Fische 17.
December - 27. December 2005 Have a nice
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Anne
Sørgaard Mellesdal 19. December - 9. January 2006 Hei, my name is Anne and I am 9 years old. I am attending a school in Norway. The name of the school is Vevelstadåsen Skole. I am in 4A and the school is at Langhus outside Oslo. I am very pleased with the air and water temperature in Caribbean. I like living in a boat, and I am going to be onboard Empire from 19/12-05 until 9/1-06. I am having a great time in Caribbean, and I miss all the pople I know back home. I wish you all, in the cold contry of Norway, a Merry Christmas and a HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Anne |
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I am happy to
be here in the Caribbean . I have watched your journey across the
Atlantic thoroughly. It is an unbelievable voyage you all have done.
Anne and I met Empire at St. Lucia , and and we are going to be
onboard for three weeks. I am very happy to see Øyvind again,
and I am looking forward to the Christmas and New Years celebration
in these warm surroundings. Happy New Year to you al. |
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Øyvind Mellesdal 18. November - 9. January 2006 Been sailing in my own boat the last 19 yearsw. Eivind was one of the keen participants in regattas almost from the start with my boat. I am looking forwar to cross the "sea". My daughter,
Anne, 9 1/2, and my girlfriend Karin is embarking Empire on the
other side the 19 of December, to celebrate Christmas and New Years
onboard. Welcome - this will be fun ! |
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Odd
Skriden 18. November - 18. December 2005 Hei, My name is Odd and I have been sailing with Eivind for the last 10. Now we are going to cross the Atlantic together, what we have dreamt of for many years. I have 2 children, Marte & Martin, and a very nice girlfriend for the last 15 years, back home. They understand how important this tour is for me... |
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Vince
Taksdal 17.November - 18. December 2005 I am looking forward to my first Ocean crossing. |
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Rannveig
Landrø 16. November - 28. December 2005
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Janne
Thon Rehn & Lise Thon Gustavsen 12.-13.Nov 2005 Two
ahppy sister at dolphin watch. We are sorry we did not see any dolphins
on our sailing from Puerto de Mogan to Las Palmas , but the tour
was full of events. A yellow bucket in the water draw our attention
– but it was nothing…The weather was everything from sun to rain,
from no wind to gale force winds. Three full bags was all Janne
could deliver for the tour… but always smiling. Crackers and peanuts
for lunch and dinner, befor we finally made it to the quiet harbour
of Las Palmas around midnight . A long days sailing around the half
of a “little” island. Stars in the sky and full moon on our way
into Las Palmas , and the mode was back on top. |
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Bjørnar
Bakken
31. October. - 11. November 2005 Bjørnar is our "Ground Crew". 1. Fender Bakken has again embarked Empire. This time mostly for a harbour-stay - Puerto de Mogan. As usual Bjørnar has his suitcase full of parts for the Captain and Empire. This time the Captain had ordered a 30 kg Bruce anchor. This time you normally would find Bjørnar onbord or somwhere around with a cold beer in his hand, or with a tool to help the Captain or the Mate. The Kayak has been on several tours and the dishes are done before we know it. We look forward to seeing you again. |
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Peder
Dyrnes 5. September - 8. November 2005 Peder, a little big boy at the age of 3½ year. He is son of the Captain. Peder is embarking Empire in Vigo. He will be debarking in Puerto de Mogan late in November. He has been sailing with his father and Heidi before, but never so far from home. Peder have learned how to place his "sealegs", and a lot of other new things. We are lucky that Peder got the time to join us... |
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Bjørnar
Bakken
5. September - 16. September 2005 The
beer is cold, the air is warm. Embarked in Vigo . Have seen an unbelievable
sandy beach - Playa del Faro on east side of Isla del Cies. Have
been at anchor, paddling kayak, driving the dingy, bathing, morningbathing,
playing at the sany beach, chasing seagulls together with Peder,
nice and steep walk at Isla del Cies. Have been visiting Vigo ,
Faro, Bayona, Viano do Castelo, Nazare and Cascais. 2 night voyages,
long waves – I am best ashore! A wonderful trip. I have gotten a
new friend, Peder, 3½ years old- he is a nice fellow. See
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Bjørnar
Bakken
23.juli - 30.juli 2005 Embarked in Mou, Denmark. Bjørnars first embarking on Empires long voyage. We will probably see him back onboard in not to long. Bjørnar easily gets seasick, but it turned out quiet well, with no "accidents", even when we had a grown up gale in the nose south of Norway. Bjørnar is the best man ever to take the dishes, as long the boat is tied to a pontoon or is at anchor... He debarked in Stavanger to keep an appointment... |
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Asbjørn
Holko, young mann, 69. 3. July -10. July 2005 As one of Eivind's colleges, working in Lunde Båt, I was invited as a crew member for this first leg to Malmø and later Mou , Denmark . A grown up gale in the nose for two days. Empire was behaving very well under the rough conditions. The Old Man, an old Navy man that has not been outside the Drøbakssundet for years, turned out to be stron in the heavy seas. As an old sailor I can sea that Empire is well equipped for the long voyage. I have a good feeling for your long voyage, when I let you go on your own from Denmark … |
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