Cocoa by sail : A planned stop in the Azores
04/25/2018
On April 17that midday, the schooner « Avontuur » entered the port of Horta in the Azores! The crossing was overall very good. The whole crew was happy to go ashore…
Follow the trip of our cocoa beans “From Mexico to Vendée” by clicking on this link!
The ship crew from Avontuur enjoyed the opportunity to explore the Azores…before the final stretch toward the port of Le Havre.
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The crew of the Avontuur
The crew consists of a captain, a first officer and a second officer, a foreman and a skipper.
Furthermore the ship has a spacious 10 person quarter for those who want to join in this sailing adventure.
The Timbercoast community, owner of the ship, wants to play an active part in the contribution of sustainable transportation by offering a unique navigation experience to those who are looking for adventure without a heavy price for the environment.
THE STORY OF THE PROJECT TIMBERCOAST
The project started with the fascination of the founder, Cornelius, with ships and seafaring from an early age. Naturally, he went on to study nautical science and marine. In the marine industry, he saw firsthand the negative impact humans are having on the marine environment. Realizing that it was time to act Cornelius initiated the Timbercoast project! In his words, “our work may look like a drop in the ocean, however we will persist and together we will be the tide that changes the marine transport industry!’
« The conventional sea transport is a disaster for environment. A container ship emits around 300,000 tons of CO2 each year, which is comparable to loading the tanks of 2,000 Boeing 747 planes. » Cornelius Bockermann
Cornelius Bockermann by Daniela Buchholz >
