ms Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam Sail-Away November 22, 2015

[alibabacruisers]

nice to have you.

 

Glad you could make it! And today the weather is nice and clear, which should make for good viewing. Lots of ships too.:)

 

Thank you! Yes, the weather looks really good and since I am not usually able to see sailaways on this day I get to see some different ships...how exciting!:)

[Scrapnana]

Has the weather been bad there?

 

It was pouring yesterday at sail-away time.

[Copper10-8]

Boatmen/LSA's standing by port side pilot break

[the2ofus]

There are just too many things that can go wrong. Can't understand why the cruise lines even suggest flying in the same day.

 

Not everyone can afford the day off work or the overnight in a hotel. For myself, I'd scrimp somewhere else in order to make it happen.

[Boytjie]

"Forward, let go string" Is that what they are saying, John?

[PathfinderEss]

what's a spring?

[Lizzie68]

Looks like I was right in thinking the NA is in a good position to be away first. But could be a shotgun start with the X.

[CowPrincess]

It was pouring yesterday at sail-away time.

 

Thanks .... I thought our time in FLL was the only time it had ever rained there :D

[Copper10-8]

Everything clear (lines/propellers & thrusters) And she's on the move

[Scrapnana]

Finally, a zoom!

[PathfinderEss]

"Forward, let go string" Is that what they are saying, John?

 

oops, I thought they said spring not string, my bad.

[Vict0riann]

Thanks for the zoom.:)

[Krazy Kruizers]

Finally a zoom in.

And the Nieuw Amsterdam is on her way!!

[Copper10-8]

what's a spring?

 

A mooring line facing aft (at the bow) and forward (at the stern)

[Lizzie68]

And indeed away she goes!:)

[Boytjie]

76 days till I am on the NADM. :)

[65 Gator]

Two lines fore and aft. One is a spring line and the other is a breast line...

[Copper10-8]

Counting off the distance (opening) from the Carnival Conquest

[erewhon]

Been out to do message and back in time for NA departure and toots.:)

[Love the beach]

Looking good!

[65 Gator]

John... where are the "green" lights? engine room or bridge or both?

[Love the beach]

76 days till I am on the NADM. :)

 

And 88 for me on the O'dam!

[Lizzie68]

Great pic already on the PE webcam.

[PathfinderEss]

A mooring line facing aft (at the bow) and forward (at the stern)

 

Thanks Copper, it is so great having you around to answer all my dumb questions.:o

[Copper10-8]

Making the swing to starboard to line up