Tobias
Recent blog posts by Tobias
LEARNING ABOUT MYSELF: the new normal has me looking to the future
October 22, 2020
Like most of the world, the last few months have been full of changes. I’m still missing life at sea, but I’m adjusting to and embracing the new and altered school environment. Continue reading ⇾
Adjusting to home after life at sea
July 6, 2020
The first few days at home after my School at Sea voyage were tough. I had a lot of adjusting to do: even just getting used to living in a house and following family routines again. Continue reading ⇾
The last leg: sailing home from Bermuda to the Netherlands
July 6, 2020
I can’t believe I’m already writing a blog post for my final School at Sea leg! On the whole, the crossing from Bermuda to the Netherlands went well. Continue reading ⇾
Coronavirus plans: sailing homewards from Bermuda
April 21, 2020
We have travelled more than 10,000 Nm now, so by maritime tradition I could get a tattoo of two swallows! Sailing to Bermuda was fun, though it got noticeably colder as our journey progressed. Continue reading ⇾
Panama – Cuba: from exploring to engineering
April 12, 2020
We spent our final nights in Bocas del Toro, enjoying the pleasant warm evenings and friendly little eateries. After this short break, it was time to go north again to the last island on our Caribbean itinerary: Cuba. Continue reading ⇾
Tenerife-Panama in photos: the world is our classroom
February 20, 2020
These images give a glimpse of what it's like to be a young student balancing an academic education with international sea travel: something that is proving to be an unforgettable adventure! Continue reading ⇾
Self-reflection at sea: the first independent journey
February 20, 2020
We’ve made it to Panama! The third leg started in the beautifully green Dominica - it's even more green than the Netherlands! In Panama, we celebrated Christmas and went backpacking. Continue reading ⇾
The great crossing: Tenerife to Dominica
January 11, 2020
We have just completed our great ocean crossing from Tenerife to Dominica! As we don’t have internet connectivity at sea, I’m able to upload these posts when we dock. Continue reading ⇾
Onboard from Amsterdam to Tenerife
January 11, 2020
So, my adventure has begun! We started in Amsterdam, spending a week in the harbour loading supplies. I'm getting used to doing all the things I do at home but in an unfamiliar environment. Continue reading ⇾
In photos: the adventure begins
December 4, 2019
School at Sea student Tobias Zijlstra set sail on the Thalassa on 20 October 2019. This photo gallery captures the departure from Amsterdam as the students embark on a six month adventure at sea. Continue reading ⇾