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S.V. Catamaran Lambada; Simpson 48'5"
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The catamaran was built at Du Bois ship yard in Groningen - Holland
(Owner is an allround Marine Engineer USA Licensed Marine Surveyor & ABYC systems certified)
  • Year: Model 1991 - Build 1991/92
  • Designer: Simpson
  • Refitting in the Netherlands
  • LOA: LWL=48'5"
  • Beam: 23'
  • Draft:
    • Tunnel clearance loaded for extended crossing 65 cm (2'2")
    • Bridge Clearance 58'
  • Headroom saloon and hulls over 2m
  • Hull Material: Virtually Industructable Red Cedar composite E glass Epoxy
  • Thermal & acoustic insulation: Entire cabin cavity to R 7.5
  • Mast steps to the top
  • Engines: 2 x 33/hp diesel Vetus Mitsubishi
  • Speed (approx.)
    • Cruising: 7 Kn
    • Maximum: 16 Kn depending on wind
    • D/L = 105 (150 light, above 450 very heavy)
    • SA/D = 19 (12 little sail area, 25 lots of sail)
  • Tankage (approx.)
    • Fuel INOX: 150 gals
    • Water Polyurethane: 137 gals
  • Permanent dogger with side canvas closure


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Another successful salvage operation...
  Thursday 11 March 2010 - 21:29:31 | Webmaster


Today 0600 early morning of 11 March together with yachties here in SALVADOR on the pontoon and 4 big pumps we saved the yacht Swan Lake from Delaware, to go down, the water just reached the top of the benches.
While pumping the caretaker called the owner to ask where the valves were, but I didn't wait for it as boats in general have same systems, so started feeling underwater where valves were and closed them, also a diver went down with plugs to plug any hole he found as an extra precaution, in case we didn't find one.
Soon the water went down and we found the problem, which was a filter cover in the forward compartment, which due to  grevich corrosion a bolt came off and the lid flipped open with a 1 1/2 inch gush of water flowing in.
Although both big bilge pumps where running, they could not cope with the inrush of water, and when the batteries flooded and shorted all out, it went fast.
Skippers should not leave there boats behind with all valves open as a little 8mm bold might sink it, also it can be wise to leave a note where to find all sea inlet and outlet valves for others in his absence to close them, in this kind of emergencies.
My advises where followed at once and saving items and equipment, started while still pumping.
The caretaker mobilized extra people, so immediately after we started flushing the interior with fresh water and disassembling alternators and motors to flush them with fresh water, the engine although completely under, appeared not to have flodded, advice was given how to deal with it.
thumb_imgp0194.jpgToday 0600 early morning of 11 March together with yachties here in SALVADOR on the pontoon and 4 big pumps we saved the yacht Swan Lake from Delaware, to go down, the water just reached the top of the benches.

While pumping the caretaker called the owner to ask where the valves were, but I didn't wait for it as boats in general have same systems, so started feeling underwater where valves were and closed them, also a diver went down with plugs to plug any hole he found as an extra precaution, in case we didn't find one.

Soon the water went down and we found the problem, which was a filter cover in the forward compartment, which due to  grevich corrosion a bolt came off and the lid flipped open with a 1 ½ inch gush of water flowing in.

Although both big bilge pumps where running, they could not cope with the inrush of water, and when the batteries flooded and shorted all out, it went fast.

thumb_imgp0170.jpgSkippers should not leave there boats behind with all valves open as a little 8mm bold might sink it, also it can be wise to leave a note where to find all sea inlet and outlet valves for others in his absence to close them, in this kind of emergencies.

My advises where followed at once and saving items and equipment, started while still pumping. The caretaker mobilized extra people, so immediately after we started flushing the interior with fresh water and disassembling alternators and motors to flush them with fresh water, the engine although completely under, appeared not to have flodded, advice was given how to deal with it.

Click on the pictures for enlargement and then right-side picture for more........


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Brasil - Carnival !
  Wednesday 17 February 2010 - 20:17:43 | Webmaster

I just received word from Luuk and Matt, that the Lamada has safely reached Brasil on Februari 15th.
The Lambada is berthed at the Jacaré Marina Club.  This is a little north of Recife.
Internet is bad and radio connection even harder.
Last night the went to the Carnival in Recife.


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En route...
  Friday 22 January 2010 - 20:04:33 | Webmaster

The Lambada is now on route to the Cape Verde Islands.


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A Canary Island resume
  Wednesday 06 January 2010 - 16:13:28 | Webmaster

After being a year in the Canary Islands, most of the time in Las Palmas there are a few remarks left.
  1. sending Mail home goes perfect but receiving is a big problem, even registered mail gets lost, we received a note to collect our AIS Dongle by registered mail at the post office but the mail was missing. Out of the 14 parcels we received only 6, 4 appeared to have been returned, the others where lost, even several ordered through the chandlers got lost. were we the only one ? no no its quit commonly known that mail gets lost confirmed by people living here. It is easier when you are home on holiday to buy and take all as excess baggage with you than you are sure you have it on board and its not much more expensive because you can get your VAT back what pays for the excess baggage.
  2. As we stayed in Marina La Luz near Las Palmas a big city with all the pro's and cons every week there was a break in in a boat even a skipper was stabbed because the thief didn't get what he wanted. Part of the reason is that yachties block the gate lock because they are lazy or don't want to request extra keys for €2 at the marina office.
  3. Mainly the end of the year when there is a heavy rainfall changes are the bunker oil pits from the oil company Cepsa flow over in the harbor, with the wind north east the oil slick blows to the yacht anchorage. Although Port Authorities are responsible for the harbor they have still not managed to control Cepsa's oil spills and subsequent cleanups, and payment of the oil damage is hard to get, we must pay for the marina and about half for the anchorage, we must be insured so they are, but no return.



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Oilspill polution in Las Palmas
  Thursday 19 November 2009 - 21:33:27 | Webmaster

Oilspil polution in Las Palmas harbour !!!

thumb_dsc00027.jpgLucas just informed me that yesterday the Lambada and 50 to 100 other yachts are heavely poluted by an extreme oilspil of crude oil of a large sea vessel in the harbor of Las Palmas and some yachts of the ARC are also poluted.

thumb_dsc00029.jpgThe question is - who is going to pay for the clean-up. Lucas called the harbor police but they don't do anything... so he called the Canaries TV company and filed a claim. But he is not very optimistic that anything happens if there is some quick action taken...
thumb_dsc00030.jpgHe also contacted the Port Control Chairman and Director as well as the Public Relations by email with a claim of 20.000 Euro damage.

thumb_dsc00028.jpgFurther, he contacted a reporter that speaks very good Spanish and an Airforce luitenant he acqainted.
It is sad that Sydney their dog can't go to shore because everything is poluted with crude oil...
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thumb_dsc00031.jpgthumb_dsc00032.jpgTime for action here folks ! ! !

All visiting yachts: check with Las Palmas yachts before entering the harbour!

UPDATE: Port Authority of Las Palmas letter to the Lambada
RESOLUTION UPDATEOil pollution in Marina Las Palmas (inquiry results)
UPDATE email from Noonsite:
Dear Lucas,

Thank you for notifying us of the oil spill in Las Palmas harbour.

We have been in touch with Las Palmas Port Authority and the correct
procedure for yachts affected is as follows:

  1. Request a claim form from the Marina Office.
  2. Complete and submit form to the Claims Department of the Port Authority; this can be done via the Marina Office or by going direct to the main Port Authority Building.
  3. The Port Authority will register and acknowledge claim.
  4. Claimant will be asked to submit an estimate for repairs/remedial work.
  5. The Port Authority will then make a collective claim against the offending oil company.
  6. After assesment claims will be paid.
As I am sure you are aware, this is a time consuming process, and it may
be a long time before any claims are paid.

Whilst I have been told 30 claims have been submitted to the Marina
Office, only 9 have so far been registered at the Claims Department. If
the writer has submitted a claim at the Marina Office they should go
back and make sure it is delivered to the Claims Department.

I am told an insurance assesor went around the anchorage looking at the
damage on Friday.

I hope this helps.

We will shortly post a report on this, and I would appreciate an update
from you as to if/when the oil has been cleaned up.

Many thanks,
Kind regards,

Sue Richards
Site Manager
noonsite


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Webmaster | 11 Dec : 20:44
RESOLUTION REPORT for the Las Palmas Oil Spill received...

See the Oil Spill news bulletin ! ! !:!

Anonymous | 21 Jun : 21:33
Hi,
I read your article re the stránded snowgoose three weeks ago. Last week I visited La Graciosa and tried to contact Boyd, the owner of that stranded Prout because I am interested to buy a few things for my Prout SNG 37 which is berthed in Puerto Blanca. Mid of July I will be coming to Lanzarote again and than around the 22.7. sailing to La Graciosa. But the contact telefone number for Boyd which I received from the harbour captain seems to be wrong.
Can you provide me with contact details of the owner of that stranded cat?
Thanks in advance, kind regards
Gunter
email: moin10(at)gmx.net

Anonymous | 26 May : 15:57
Ej, Luuk,

hoest daar, hier ok, ga zondag van SXM richtig Dominica en dan verder richting veilige beneden..

Ik heb eigenlijk nog een paar vragen, kan dat/

Groeten Han

TeamHan.com
Skype: handebk


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