Author: Neil & Debbie
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Sailing barge – Lowering and raising the mast
One of the key features of a sailing barge is the ability to lower the mast for routes with low bridges and there are various mechanisms for doing this. ‘Drifter’, our 1976 built Lemsteraak has a mast which swivels on a robust pin passing through the mast near its base. The mast pivots in a…
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Sail with us!
Sailing barge Drifter offers short, (1.5 hour) and longer sailing trips in the Falmouth area. No sailing experience is necessary, and the experienced crew of 2 take care of everything onboard. The Falmouth area offers a large and sheltered bay for sailing and we can also explore deep into the rivers and creeks, all beautiful…
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How to sail a Dutch barge – The Boom.
The boom is the long spar that is hung from the bottom of the largest sail. It extends from the base of the mast to the stern and on a sailing barge, is typically made from solid wood. Unlike a lightweight aluminum spar on a modern yacht, it is strategically designed to be heavy and…
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What is a Lemsteraak?
Over the centuries, a particular form of sailing barge was developed that worked well in the shallow waters of the Netherlands. These barges were used for fishing and transporting goods along the coasts, and also inland on lakes and canals.
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