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'Dancing' With The Waves
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Uploaded: 10/08/16 6:36 PM GMT
'Dancing' With The Waves
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Another one of my 'Pilot' series. This time the Belgian Pilot Vessel 'Raan' while 'dancing' with the waves on her way to a Flushing, Zeeland, The Netherlands, port.
One can see at full screen size that one of the 'passengers' of the 'Raan' (the one with the green jacket) had some troubles with the Raan's 'dancing act' performance. He didn't say 'Hello' to us, but used however with his hands a protective sling.
Image was taken on the North Sea, off the Belgian coast in half cloudy and stormy weather (wind force 7 - 8).
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::biffobear
10/08/16 6:38 PM GMT
Another good action shot...R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
these boat shots of yours are some of the finest shots in clarity on Caedes. very pleasing to the eyes..much enjoyed!
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Very good action shot taken just at the right moment Cornelius. Nice and clear details overall.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Outstanding action and looks like it's doing their version of Swan Lake dancing on those waves. Is it always that round there? Magnificent shot and gorgeous colours
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VIEWED IN FULL
Afraid those dancing waves would be my undoing Mr. C - another great capture of a pilot boat - I can tell you're inevitably drawn to the sea.
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. . . Earth laughs in flowers! Ralph Waldo Emerson
I always love the boat shots. There is something about them that makes you feel alive!
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Very well done, I have to agree with the others, you really do a super job. tig=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Brings back memories for me of crossing the bar in my home town - love your nautical postings!
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Excellent action photo, C. Googling "pilot boats, Netherlands" I get a wide but very simplified variety of uses (ie; pilot, rescue, patrol, etc.). What would the principal use of these boats be in your neck of the woods?
-Nik
-Nik
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Hello 'Nik'
Here's my attempt to answer the by you forwarded question:
To enter or to leave the Belgian ports Antwerp (major European port) and Ghent, or the Dutch ports Flushing and Terneuzen, a ship has to cross/sail the Western Scheldt river.
The Western Scheldt is a very dangerous river because of its curves and the difference in sea level because of ebb and tide. At the 'mouth' of the Western Scheldt the sea state is often (very) high too. Last but not least, it has a lot of submerged wrecks (mainly as result of WWII bombing). To sail it without risk, a lot of special knowledge and experience is required. The captains of the seagoing vessels have sufficient knowledge and experience, but only in a general way, but not to sail without risk the Western Scheldt river. Therefore it's required (by law) that such a captain has to be assisted by a real specialist who knows all ins and outs about the Western Scheldt river by heart. They get a daily maritime update about the actual situation too. Such a specialist is called a pilot. Pilots are mostly former captains (they must have anyhow a captain's license for seagoing vessels) and have done a very special training as well. After that he can become a candidate-pilot. Only after getting a lot of experience, he can function as independent pilot.
In order to transfer the (candidate-)pilots to a seagoing vessel on her way from a port to the open sea (v.v.) the, by me pictured, Belgian and Dutch pilot vessels are used.
Cornelius
Here's my attempt to answer the by you forwarded question:
To enter or to leave the Belgian ports Antwerp (major European port) and Ghent, or the Dutch ports Flushing and Terneuzen, a ship has to cross/sail the Western Scheldt river.
The Western Scheldt is a very dangerous river because of its curves and the difference in sea level because of ebb and tide. At the 'mouth' of the Western Scheldt the sea state is often (very) high too. Last but not least, it has a lot of submerged wrecks (mainly as result of WWII bombing). To sail it without risk, a lot of special knowledge and experience is required. The captains of the seagoing vessels have sufficient knowledge and experience, but only in a general way, but not to sail without risk the Western Scheldt river. Therefore it's required (by law) that such a captain has to be assisted by a real specialist who knows all ins and outs about the Western Scheldt river by heart. They get a daily maritime update about the actual situation too. Such a specialist is called a pilot. Pilots are mostly former captains (they must have anyhow a captain's license for seagoing vessels) and have done a very special training as well. After that he can become a candidate-pilot. Only after getting a lot of experience, he can function as independent pilot.
In order to transfer the (candidate-)pilots to a seagoing vessel on her way from a port to the open sea (v.v.) the, by me pictured, Belgian and Dutch pilot vessels are used.
Cornelius
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