Even though this is not my first trip, I still feel the nerves before embarking. This time I already know some of the crew members sailing with me, but it is always a surprise who is going to be on board. The nerves were...
First trawl and samples for microplastic in the ocean research. Science isn't just about solving this or that puzzle. It's about understanding how the world works: the whole world from the vastness of...
A new episode on Europa’s Ocean wanderings has started. Now into the Pacific. Polynesia, Melanesia, evocative destinations of paradisiacal islands, warm waters, sandy beaches, forests, palm and coconut trees, and...
It's eight in the morning. We are called on deck for the mandatory pre-departure safety instructions and drills. An hour later, the pilot for maneuvering in the harbor walks aboard. Engines are on. Next, the...
Embarkation Day. Start of the voyage to Easter Island. First night on board alongside the harbor at Talcahuano. First in the dry dock, then at anchor, and now alongside in the port of Talcahuano. Like...
After about 20 days in shipyard and maintenance-mode , things gradually are going back to their places. Europa is slowly getting into the sailing-mode again. A fresh shiny stay...
Sparks, blinding lights. Grinding and welding. Dust, vapors. De-rusting and painting. On deck she is been taking care of, a good facelift of her rusty spots, and new paint on them. Aloft as well, she is having a...
Water starts rising. Now it is already touching the keel, now at the propeller level. Then the shafts are underwater, the seawater inlets too. We are floating. That’s what is heard on the vhf radio while the crew is...
Meet the crew!🙋♂️ Today we introduce Dr. Peter Puskic, who will be sailing with EUROPA from Talcahuano to Easter Island! Next to visiting the world’s most remote beautiful places, we focus on taking care of the...
She is used to the open ocean. Winds and swells, canvas on her rig. But now and then she also needs a rest, repairs, and maintenance. Then is the time to stop for a while. Now the Europa is in dry dock, but as soon as she is...