WHALEBOAT O28
OZEAN-RUDERBOOT

Whaleboat O28 Jan Martens side

Schönheit auf einer Länge von 8,9 Metern

Das Whaleboat O28 ist ein 8,9 m langes und 1,9 m breites vakuumgefülltes Ozean-Ruderboot, hergestellt aus einem Mix aus Kohlefaser, Schaum und Epoxid. Es eignet sich für eine Besatzung von 2 bis 5 Personen.
Das O28 ist nicht nur sehr schön, sondern vor allem sehr funktional.
Durch die längere Wasserlinie ist das Boot schneller und hat auch größere Kabinen, in denen sich große Crew-Mitglieder voll ausgestreckt ausrduhen können.

Entworfen zum Rudern

Das O28 funktioniert wie ein echtes Ruderboot. Das Design minimiert die Auswirkungen des Windes von allen Winkeln. So ist ein vielseitiges Boot entstanden. Es wurde nicht nur für den Vorwindbetrieb, sondern kann auch ganz wunderbar mit Gegen- und Seitenwind umgehen. Wir sind ja schließlich Ruderer und keine Segler.
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Whaleboat O28 ocean rowing boat overview

Racing ist eine Entscheidung – Sicherheit hat Priorität

Das O28 ist vollständig selbstaufgerichtet, ohne Hilfsmittel und ohne unnötigen Ballast. Der Roll-Test übertraf alle Simulationsergebnisse. In Fall eines Umschlagens, kommt es schnell wieder in die ursprüngliche Position.
Die Innenausstattung des Bootes besteht aus vakuumgegossenen Kohlefaser-Sandwichpaneelen. Zwei Kielschiffe bilden zusammen mit den Schotten ein Abteil. Jede der insgesamt 20 Kammern ist am Schiffsdeck und am Rumpf festgemacht, sodass eigenständige, wasserdichte Bereiche entstehen. Selbst mit mehreren Löcher schwimmt das Boot weiter. Diese kompakte Konstruktion macht das O28 zu einem äußerst seefähigen und sicheren Boot. Sie können sich als getrost entspannen, sollte eine Kollision drohen.

Technische Spezifikationen

Zuverlässiger Autopilot, der auch mit der niedrigen Geschwindigkeit von Ruderbooten umgehen kann. Er passt den Kurs ständig an, ohne zu überreißen, wie viele andere Autopiloten. Das komplette Steuersystem ist unter dem Boden montiert und gewährleistet so maximalen Wohnraum.

Die Konstruktion der Schiebesitze inkl. Verstellsystem reduziert seitliche Bewegungen. Die Räder befinden sich unterhalb der Sitze und sind von den direkten Einflüssen des Wellengangs geschützt. Die Sitze sind fest installiert, was die Belastung auf die Radlager schützt.
Die gleitenden Sitze wurden von einem Prothesentechniker entwickelt für absoluten Sitzkomfort ohne Rückenschmerzen.

Die Querholz auf dem Boot (Daggerboard) ist eingebaut, sodass das Deck sauber bleibt und es keine Zehnen- oder Fußverletzungen gibt.

Whaleboat O28 ocean rowing boat deck
Whaleboat O28 ocean rowing boat foot steering

Mehr Tech Talk

Revolutionäres Fußsteuersystem mit Rad anstatt einer drehbaren Fußplatte. So gibt es keine Knie- oder Knöchel-Verletzungen mehr.

Ein Blick auf das Heck

Die erweiterte Kabinenfläche bietet Platz für zusätzliche Sonnenkollektoren für eine extra lange, warme Dusche.

Das Rumpfhinterteil ist leicht abgeflacht für eine optimierte Surf-Hydrodynamik. Dadurch ist das Boot stabiler und agiler beim Surfen der Wellen.

O28 ocean row boat stern

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Aug 29

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=== Nederlands in comment === Astrid Janse, who participated in the  Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge last year with a team of 4, visited us last weekend to test the WhaleboatO28 for a next challenge with @janse_en_janse. This is her feedback about the boat after a day rowing on the North Sea: - The inside space of the cabins is much larger than what we’re used to - Easy to organise and access all my stuff: lots of integrated storage shelves and compartments - in addition to nets and floor hatches - Foot steering by means of a wheel is easy to use, without strain on leg or knee, and can also be operated by hand - Switching from auto to manual steering and vice versa doesn't require entering the cabin crawling over your rowing partner, to operate the autopilot. I can simply push a button on deck, accessible from the rowing position. - Strong, structurally integrated outriggers. No risk here of bending them through intensive use like we did before. And of course the boat looks fantastic, which is a nice extra for sponsors! #whaleboatO28 #oceanrowing #northsea #playground #watersport #belgischekust #dekust #atlanticcampaigns #twac #boatbuildingsisanart #oceaanroeien #sloeproeien #coaching @libecohome #ovinto @grafitypselfadhesiveproducts @igepabelux @mother.life.official @andre_and_leon @one2seven_algarve @scurion @viveshogeschool @sevenstaryachttransport @weareelements.eu @rab.equipment #bracasport @antwerpmaritimeacademy Waeterloos @atelierpinus

=== Nederlands in comment ===
Astrid Janse, who participated in the  Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge last year with a team of 4, visited us last weekend to test the WhaleboatO28 for a next challenge with @janse_en_janse. This is her feedback about the boat after a day rowing on the North Sea:

- The inside space of the cabins is much larger than what we’re used to
- Easy to organise and access all my stuff: lots of integrated storage shelves and compartments - in addition to nets and floor hatches
- Foot steering by means of a wheel is easy to use, without strain on leg or knee, and can also be operated by hand
- Switching from auto to manual steering and vice versa doesn't require entering the cabin crawling over your rowing partner, to operate the autopilot. I can simply push a button on deck, accessible from the rowing position.
- Strong, structurally integrated outriggers. No risk here of bending them through intensive use like we did before.
And of course the boat looks fantastic, which is a nice extra for sponsors!

#whaleboatO28 #oceanrowing #northsea #playground #watersport #belgischekust #dekust #atlanticcampaigns #twac #boatbuildingsisanart #oceaanroeien #sloeproeien #coaching

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Aug 18

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Coaching a team like @team_migaloo is always a pleasure! First Atlantic Campaigns inspection for their #TWAC21 ocean crossing was a success, as were their training hours on the North Sea. Well done guys! #northsea #playground #navigation #oceanrowing #coaching #belgiancoast #design #longandlean #whaleboatO28 @libecohome #ovinto @grafitypselfadhesiveproducts @igepabelux @mother.life.official @andre_and_leon @one2seven_algarve @scurion @viveshogeschool @sevenstaryachttransport @weareelements.eu @rab.equipment #bracasport @antwerpmaritimeacademy Waeterloos @atelierpinus @atlanticcampaigns

Coaching a team like @team_migaloo is always a pleasure! First Atlantic Campaigns inspection for their #TWAC21 ocean crossing was a success, as were their training hours on the North Sea. Well done guys!

#northsea #playground #navigation #oceanrowing #coaching #belgiancoast #design #longandlean #whaleboatO28

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Jul 27

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Congrats to Team Migaloo! These guys just finished a 6-day training session on The North Sea with the O28 ‘Jan Martens’. No cutting corners here! No training on lakes, rivers or protected waters. They went out, full frontal, and experienced the harshness of the open sea. Fierce (spring) tidal currents, pouring rain, and frequent thunderstorms. A typical Belgian summer… Apart from the actual rowing, they exercised with the para anchor, cleaned the bottom of the hull at sea, they navigated at night, through busy shipping lanes, and they learned to use the autopilot. They even practiced a MOB at night with a +2 knot spring tide! Keep up the good work guys! @teammigaloo #Oceanrowing #northsea #whaleboatO28 #thunderstorm #taliskeratlanticchallenge #atlanticcampaigns #training #nature #raw

Congrats to Team Migaloo! These guys just finished a 6-day training session on The North Sea with the O28 ‘Jan Martens’. No cutting corners here! No training on lakes, rivers or protected waters. They went out, full frontal, and experienced the harshness of the open sea. Fierce (spring) tidal currents, pouring rain, and frequent thunderstorms. A typical Belgian summer…
Apart from the actual rowing, they exercised with the para anchor, cleaned the bottom of the hull at sea, they navigated at night, through busy shipping lanes, and they learned to use the autopilot. They even practiced a MOB at night with a +2 knot spring tide! Keep up the good work guys!

@teammigaloo
#Oceanrowing
#northsea
#whaleboatO28
#thunderstorm
#taliskeratlanticchallenge
#atlanticcampaigns
#training
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Jun 21

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The fantastic ladies of @blueatlantics on their maiden trip! Lots of laughter and hard work brought them to @royalnorthseayachtclub . Well done ladies! @libecohome #ovinto @grafitypselfadhesiveproducts @igepabelux @mother.life.official @andre_and_leon @one2seven_algarve @scurion @viveshogeschool @sevenstaryachttransport @weareelements.eu @rab.equipment #bracasport @antwerpmaritimeacademy Waeterloos Accountants @atelierpinus #girlpower #TWAC #madebythesea #twac2023 #taliskerwiskeyatlanticchallenge #oceanrowing #northsea #oceanrowing #ocean #4womeninaboat #whaleboatO28 @jachthavenvvwblankenberge

The fantastic ladies of @blueatlantics on their maiden trip! Lots of laughter and hard work brought them to @royalnorthseayachtclub .
Well done ladies!

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Jun 3

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The Whale’s back home. Roaming the North Sea. @libecohome @grafitypselfadhesiveproducts #ovinto @igepabelux @mother.life.official @andre_and_leon @one2seven_algarve @scurion @viveshogeschool @sevenstaryachttransport @weareelements.eu @rab.equipment #bracasport @antwerpmaritimeacademy @atelierpinus #oceanrowing #whaleboatO28 #jointhefrontrow #northsea @w.w.s.v @de.kust

The Whale’s back home. Roaming the North Sea.

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Mai 31

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Preparing for their ocean crossing later this year, pairs Team Migaloo spent last weekend at the Belgian coast for a first training in a Whaleboat 028. 30 NM on the North Sea are now done and dusted! Tristan and Aidan enjoyed surfing on a 2-knots spring-tide North Sea current. Not so much rowing against it though... nor beating against a 5bft Northeaster, full frontal on the bow. But they made it, smiling, after 10 hours of ocean rowing. Congratulations, and see you soon for more training! #whaleboatO28 #TWAC2021 #teammigaloo #northsea #oceanrowing #taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge #jachthavenvvwblankenberge @team_migaloo

Preparing for their ocean crossing later this year, pairs Team Migaloo spent last weekend at the Belgian coast for a first training in a Whaleboat 028. 30 NM on the North Sea are now done and dusted! Tristan and Aidan enjoyed surfing on a 2-knots spring-tide North Sea current. Not so much rowing against it though... nor beating against a 5bft Northeaster, full frontal on the bow. But they made it, smiling, after 10 hours of ocean rowing. Congratulations, and see you soon for more training!

#whaleboatO28 #TWAC2021 #teammigaloo #northsea #oceanrowing #taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge #jachthavenvvwblankenberge
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Mai 2

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Future ocean rowers! We will have a Whaleboat O28 ocean rowing boat on the water for viewing and try outs. Teams are welcome to test the boat on the North Sea in Blankenberge, Belgium, under the professional guidance of boatbuilder and licensed skipper Koen. Please send a PM for info on prices and availability. Book your weekend on the water now! #whaleboatO28 #northsea #oceanrowing #rowing #adventure @w.w.s.v @de.kust @visitblankenberge #expedition #explore #adventurerowing #rowtripping

Future ocean rowers! We will have a Whaleboat O28 ocean rowing boat on the water for viewing and try outs. Teams are welcome to test the boat on the North Sea in Blankenberge, Belgium, under the professional guidance of boatbuilder and licensed skipper Koen. Please send a PM for info on prices and availability. Book your weekend on the water now!

#whaleboatO28 #northsea #oceanrowing #rowing #adventure
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Apr 22

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That unique moment when a giant wave crashes on deck and blows you out of your shoes, or when the boat hits 15 knots, surfing down a wall of water, is always the moment someone forgot to turn on the camera, or the battery died just moments before the grand spectacle. And often, conditions were simply too rough and we were holding on for dear life, not thinking about the bloody camera. So we have to do with less spectacular images from the ocean. Nevertheless they present a good view of the daily conditions we faced on the Atlantic during our row. Portuguese seamen had told us about this very strange year, with a lot of rain, cold and miserable. Frequent low pressure systems, creating winds from directions, abnormal for the time of year. And right they were! We experienced it all from the front row! 😏 #jointhefrontrow #whaleboatO28 #oceanrowing #atlantic #wave #heavyweather #atlanticocean #ocean #gopro #Portugal #oceanrowboat #rowing #surfing #surf @jelleveyt @libecohome @andre_and_leon @grafitypselfadhesiveproducts @one2seven_algarve @weareelements.eu @scurion @4gold.official @igepabelux @mother.life.official @viveshogeschool @sevenstaryachttransport @antwerpmaritimeacademy @taubevideo @atelierpinus

That unique moment when a giant wave crashes on deck and blows you out of your shoes, or when the boat hits 15 knots, surfing down a wall of water, is always the moment someone forgot to turn on the camera, or the battery died just moments before the grand spectacle. And often, conditions were simply too rough and we were holding on for dear life, not thinking about the bloody camera.
So we have to do with less spectacular images from the ocean. Nevertheless they present a good view of the daily conditions we faced on the Atlantic during our row. Portuguese seamen had told us about this very strange year, with a lot of rain, cold and miserable. Frequent low pressure systems, creating winds from directions, abnormal for the time of year. And right they were! We experienced it all from the front row! 😏

#jointhefrontrow #whaleboatO28 #oceanrowing #atlantic #wave #heavyweather #atlanticocean #ocean #gopro #Portugal #oceanrowboat #rowing #surfing #surf
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Apr 7

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*** Front Row *** Captain’s log excerpts *** We set off from Portimaõ, Portugal on the 25th of February at 10.15 am, after careful deliberation with our weather router Fritz. Weather conditions were far from perfect to start, 4m waves from the WNW - remains of a mid-Atlantic storm - and wind from the WNW. Quite a rough start, but not to worry, things should improve the following days. The goal was to head out as far west as possible, then go south, pushed by the prevailing north winds. Once south of Madeira we would start the crossing west, even as high as the 28th latitude! A cunning plan this was, the standard route is to start the crossing between the Canaries and Cabo Verde, latitude 19th and lower, the easier option because of the more constant trade winds pushing the boat across. But going this far south would make the trip to Miami even longer! And we had an extra 1350 NM / 2500 km to row even as the crow flies, on top of the 2700 NM / 5000 km for the crossing. Unfortunately, from the first night Jelle got seasick and Gijs and I had to rearrange our shifts, meaning even less sleep. Well, no biggy I figured, seasickness in these conditions is part of the game. In fact I was expecting this to happen. When Jelle and I rowed along Indonesia before, he got seasick often. Besides, I wasn’t feeling too great myself. Building the new boat, setting up the campaign, finding sponsors in these challenging times, all within 1 year, appeared to had influenced my sea-legs! I felt exhausted and nauseous. Even threw up an orange juice, quite the surprise for me! Never had been seasick in my life. Continue reading in the comments below... #jointhefrontrow #oceanrowing #captainslog #logs #whaleboatO28 #waves #portimao #captain #rowing #canaryislands #tenerife #navigation #surf

*** Front Row *** Captain’s log excerpts ***

We set off from Portimaõ, Portugal on the 25th of February at 10.15 am, after careful deliberation with our weather router Fritz. Weather conditions were far from perfect to start, 4m waves from the WNW - remains of a mid-Atlantic storm - and wind from the WNW. Quite a rough start, but not to worry, things should improve the following days.
The goal was to head out as far west as possible, then go south, pushed by the prevailing north winds. Once south of Madeira we would start the crossing west, even as high as the 28th latitude! A cunning plan this was, the standard route is to start the crossing between the Canaries and Cabo Verde, latitude 19th and lower, the easier option because of the more constant trade winds pushing the boat across. But going this far south would make the trip to Miami even longer! And we had an extra 1350 NM / 2500 km to row even as the crow flies, on top of the 2700 NM / 5000 km for the crossing.
Unfortunately, from the first night Jelle got seasick and Gijs and I had to rearrange our shifts, meaning even less sleep. Well, no biggy I figured, seasickness in these conditions is part of the game. In fact I was expecting this to happen. When Jelle and I rowed along Indonesia before, he got seasick often. Besides, I wasn’t feeling too great myself. Building the new boat, setting up the campaign, finding sponsors in these challenging times, all within 1 year, appeared to had influenced my sea-legs! I felt exhausted and nauseous. Even threw up an orange juice, quite the surprise for me! Never had been seasick in my life.

Continue reading in the comments below...

#jointhefrontrow #oceanrowing #captainslog #logs #whaleboatO28 #waves #portimao #captain #rowing #canaryislands #tenerife #navigation #surf ...