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Searching for boats
We remain in the area of operations, looking for boats in distress. Our most important tool for this are our binoculars. With great concentration, our crew tries to spot small dots on the horizon, which is a major challenge, especially when the sea is rough. This morning we were informed about a boat in distress
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Sailing to the SAR Zones
We are now ready for our deployment and actively searching for boats in distress! Out on the open sea, the dinghy team practiced all of their maneuvers one more time, as every move has to be perfect in an emergency situation. With that, all training was complete, and the crew was ready to sail into
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Leaving Licata
he final preparations are complete, the weather is perfect, and this morning the second crew of the year set sail! The departure procedure was discussed, the equipment got checked one final time, and then the Trotamar III left the port of Licata. Now the crew is heading south to Lampedusa. The island is their final
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Trainings in Licata
Assisting people on the open sea requires precision and good teamwork. To ensure we can prepare thoroughly, we practice first in the harbor basin. Without high waves, we can take more time to refine our procedures and get a feel for how to work together effectively. Skipper Ina makes sure, above all, that communication on
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New Crew
Our new crew is here! Janusz, Maxime, Ina, Dani, France and Gauthier are joining for our second mission of 2026. Please give them a warm welcome! Preparations begin immediately after arrival with the basics: safety equipment, its proper use, and getting accustomed to moving around on a sailing ship. After the shipyard this winter, there
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Sailing back to Licata
Over the past few days, our crew has sailed the Trotamar III back to Licata. This marks the end of our first deployment this year. This deployment was very short because there was some shipyard work to be done at the start, and then bad weather kept us from heading out to the search and
Sailing against fortress Europe
The Wendland sends a Ship!