Werda Cabin

South Atlantic Capsize

In January 2014 the 38ft sailboat "Black Cat" set out to race across the South Atlantic Ocean in the Cape to Rio Race. On the second day of the race they broke their rudder while surfing at 22 knots and were subsequently capsized by a massive wave in a big storm. This book tells the story of the race, the boat, the crew and what happened on that day, how crew, food and equipment were thrown around the interior, what happened to the crewman who was in the cockpit at the time, what damage was done to the boat and what the crew did to cope with and recover from the situation in which they found themselves.

The Black Seagull

11. THE BLACK SEAGULL - OLOFF THE PIRATE SERIES In the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean, where pirate havens thrive and fortunes are won and lost on the roll of a wave, a storm is brewing that will test the limits of loyalty, courage, and love. The Black Seagull plunges you into a world of swashbuckling adventure, where shadows hide deadly secrets, and the line between pirate and hero blurs with every cannon blast. Captain Reedert Ferlo, a man of refined manners and chilling ambition, dreams of ruling the pirate stronghold of Deelen Bay. But his path to power is blocked by giants, and he’s not afraid to spill blood to climb over them. When a dying sailor washes ashore, whispering tales of betrayal and destruction at the hands of the notorious Captain Oloff, Ferlo sees an opportunity to seize his destiny. Can he expose Oloff’s treachery, or will his ambition lead him into a deadly trap? Captain Oloff, feared and respected in equal measure, is a force of nature on the high seas. As the clash between Ferlo and Oloff escalates, innocent lives are caught in the crossfire, and the beautiful Rynette, a woman of noble spirit, finds her fate inextricably linked to the pirate captain she loves. Torn between loyalty and duty, she must risk everything to protect the man she cherishes, even if it means facing down a sea of enemies. Against a backdrop of roaring cannons, clashing steel, and the intoxicating scent of salt and gunpowder, The Black Seagull weaves a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and unwavering love. But when a shocking discovery threatens to unravel everything, one question remains. Who will survive the coming tide, and what price will they pay for ambition’s dark reward? Dive into The Black Seagull and discover what lies beneath the surface of Deelen Bay, before it’s too late. #OloffThePirateSeries

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