Voyage to COP 15: Overview Rotterdam to Copenhagen

After the events in Rotterdam we headed north with crews from Essent. On the first leg to Kiel, Germany we saw some high winds and rolly seas which made sailing interesting and the three on that leg did a great job after just getting thrown in the mix. Going through the Kiel Canal was a great experience. It was interesting to look over the banks and see farm land and people’s back yards as we motored past in our yacht. In Kiel we stayed at the British Yacht Training Center, the staff there was super friendly and the showers were hot. When the second group arrived they got there the evening before departure so they had time to get settled in. The next morning was freezing cold; there was a thick layer of frost all over the boat. The wind forecast looked good and it was only a quick one day sail to Copenhagen. The sail up was great and the second Essent crew did a great job too. When we arrived in Copenhagen we said our goodbyes and started to get ready for the COP15 climate meeting taking place from the 7-18th Dec.

Jake 2041 crew

A frosty early morning in Kiel. Photo by Harry.

En route to Copenhagen, through ‘Hoek van Holland,’ literally the ‘Hook of Holland.’ Photo by Harry.

Our leg 2 - Kiel to Copenhagen - participants from our sponsor Essent. Photo by Harry.

Early morning frost and fog in Kiel. Photo by Harry.