Blog
2023-05-27
07:51
Up the Rhine
Day 28: Friday, May 26, 2023
Up the Rhine
We were lucky to get a tow from captain Frank on the 135 meter barge Heike-Lucie. Frank had heard about our need to get up the Rhine and made contact through our German friend Eddy - and at the last minute a deal was made for Saga Farmann to be towed alongside Heike-Lucie up the Rhine.
Alongside the Heike-Lucie on the Rhine
Well secured to Heike-Lucie we started our journey in the strong current on the Rhine. It was scary at start but soon we got used to the constant noise from the water passing between us and Heike-Lucie. We were in good hands. See posting on YouTube: Saga Asia 2023
3 days doing nothing...
There is not much you can do when towed, except for enjoying the nice scenery and relaxing. Heike-Lucie provided us with the luxury of showering and the possibility to take a walk visiting the wheelhouse and captain Frank.
Nice welcome in the Main canal - at Gustavsburg
When arriving at the lock in the Main - local vikings showed up and we took them on board for a short ride through the lock. When parking for the night more spectators appeared. For a few hours we enjoyed telling about our voyage, previous experiences and viking craftsmanship and most likely we got some new crew members for the stages next year.