8,9 mètres de beauté
Le Whaleboat O28 est un bateau à rame océanique en fibre de carbone / mousse / matrice en époxy, infusé sous vide, longueur 8,9 mètres, largeur 1,9 mètre, pour un équipage de 2 à 5 personnes.
Le O28 ne se distingue pas seulement par son look – nous savons qu’il est splendide – il est aussi ultra-fonctionnel.
Sa ligne de flottaison plus longue en fait un bateau plus rapide, aux cabines plus spacieuses, où même les membres d’équipage les plus élancés peuvent se reposer confortablement, complètement allongés.
Concu pour la rame
Le Whaleboat O28 est conçu pour se comporter comme un véritable bateau à rames. Notre conception minimalise l’impact du vent sur tous les angles des cabines, créant ainsi un bateau beaucoup plus polyvalent. Il n’est pas construit uniquement pour naviguer sous le vent, et fera front aux vents de face et aux vents de travers. Nous appartenons, après tout, à la famille de la rame et non à celle de la voile.
#pureclasspurereward
La vitesse est essentielle mais la sécurité est prioritaire
Le O28 est conçu pour se redresser de lui-même, même sans ballast. Les essais de roulis ont surpassé tous les résultats des simulations. Dans le cas improbable d’un chavirement, détendez-vous donc. Cela ne prendra pas longtemps pour vous remettre d’aplomb.
L’entière structure intérieure est composée de panneaux-sandwich fabriqués en fibre de carbone à infusion sous vide. Deux carlingues et des cloisons composent un compartiment. Chacun de ces 20 compartiments est collé au pont et à la coque, créant ainsi des secteurs étanches individuels. Même en souffrant plusieurs perforations le bateau se maintiendra à flot. Cette construction rigide et raide à l’extrême font du O28 l’un des plus navigables et des plus sûrs sur le marché. Souriez et agitez la main en direction de l’équipage du cargo en approche, pendant qu’ILS se préparent à l’impact …
Parlons technologie
Un pilote automatique robuste capable de gérer la vitesse réduite des bateaux à rames. Conçu pour diriger des gouvernails plus importants, il peut changer de cap en permanence sans se faire griller comme tant d’autres pilotes automatiques. Le système de commande du gouvernail est entièrement monté (et accessible) sous le plancher, maximisant ainsi la superficie habitable de la cabine arrière.
La construction des sièges coulissants et leur système de réglage réduisent le mouvement latéral. Les roulettes se trouvent sous les sièges, protégées ainsi d’un impact direct avec l’eau de mer. Les sièges restent attachés au bateau en permanence, et la charge sur les roulements est réduite.
Des sièges anatomiques conçus par un prothésiste afin de réduire ces douleurs au bas du dos.
Solution encastrée pour verrouiller la dérive, ce qui maintient le pont rincée et propre. Plus de blessures aux orteils et aux pieds causées par des dérives qui dépassent.
Parlons encore technologie
Système de direction au pied révolutionnaire utilisant une roue au lieu d’un pose-pied rotatif. Dites adieu aux inflammations du genou et aux entorses à la cheville.
Un coup d’oeil sur la poupe
L’ample surface de la cabine laisse de la place pour des panneaux solaires additionnels, si vous mourez d’envie de prendre cette douche extra-longue!
Nous avons légèrement aplani la section arrière afin d’optimaliser l’hydrodynamique de surf, augmentant ainsi la stabilité initiale et réduisant le risque de perdre le contrôle sur la vague.
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Work health and safety manager: "Optimise the ergonomics for all workers!" Boatbuilder aka the boss: "Sure, not a problem."
Gijs Vanden Bogaerde at work.
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We're keeping busy in the workshop, with design and production from start to finish as always. Just finished another mould to build more Whaleboat O28 ocean rowing boats. Each mould lasts at least 50 hulls. Bring on 2022!
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So good to see the boys doing well and happy!
Posted @withregram • @team_migaloo Nieuw Migaloo-beeld! En nog maar 2000 NM te gaan. 😎
Verder weinig nieuws, wat een goed teken is. Het roeischema is nog hetzelfde. Gisteren hebben de mannen de kiel schoongemaakt, daar zat veel aangroei op. Ook hebben ze de boot iets anders ingedeeld: het gewicht wat meer naar achter verplaatst, wat gunstiger is met de huidige passaatwind.
Voor de rest: still going strong! 💪🌊🚣♂️
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@the_ocean_movement
#TWAC2021 #madebythesea #oneforthesea #cleanoceans #plasticwaste #plasticfree #oceanrowing #oceaanroeien
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New Migaloo-pictures! And only 2000 NM to go. 😎
Not much news today, which is a good sign. The rowing schedule is still the same. Yesterday they cleaned the keel, because there was a lot of fouling on it. They also have shifted the weight in the boat a bit more to the rear which is more favorable with the current trade wind.
They are still going strong! 💪🌊🚣♂️
#whaleboatO28 @libecohome #oceanrowingboat #ocean #atlanticocean
Coaching ocean rowing pairs Team Migaloo has been a pleasure, for many reasons but especially since we share the same love and concern for the ocean.
As part of the campaign leading up to their Atlantic crossing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (starting this Sunday, 12 Dec!) Team Migaloo has taken a huge effort to create awareness about the ocean pollution.
Aidan and Tristan spoke with about 3500 kids and young adults, educating the next generation with huge determination to spread the word and walk the the talk.
No surprise that Team Migaloo is selected - as one of 3 #twac21 teams - as @Parley.tv ambassadors. Well deserved!
Whatever the race outcome is, Team Migaloo already won our and many more hearts!
If you feel the same, please support the campaign here https://team-migaloo.kentaa.nl
#oceanrowing #twac21 #oneforthesea
#whaleboatO28 #taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge
@teammigaloo @talisker @atlanticcampaigns
Future ocean rowers in La Gomera who want to talk Whaleboat, just catch us when you see us, we’re here all week and happy to chat!
#oceanrowing #twac21 #twac22 #twac23
#whaleboatO28
@migueltiteca photography
@team_migaloo
Another milestone for our team @team_migaloo in the #twac21: Jan Martens hitting the Atlantic once again. Proud of the team for reaching this goal in a determined yet easy going way.
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@intotheunknown.now
@tristansimmo
@aidanscherpbier
@talisker
@theoceanmovement
#atlanticocean #oceanrowing #oceanrowingboat #rowingtheatlantic #milestone #lagomera #madebythesea #hardworkpaysoff #boatlift #boatbuildingisanart #whaleboatO28
Designing and building an ocean rowing boat has become a cutting-edge enterprise. Pioneering new technologies are crucial to meet and exceed customers expectations. Here are a few areas of innovative techniques from the building process we'd like to highlight - numbers match the pictures:
1. Hull, cabins, decks and all structural elements at Whaleboat, in short the entire boat, is built using vacuum infusion instead of the classic hand layup, for a lighter and more rigid result.
2. Structural elements are then cut with water jet technology for super precise fit.
3. All parts of the boat are designed in house, and some of the more complex parts like our custom auto pilot require years of training in CAD software (look at the intense focus on Gus' face)
4. Sometimes old school shaping of elements is the fastest way to prototype, but we're happy that @oliverdewolf of @viveshogeschool is now able to create a 3D image, using the latest 3D scanner and software. Making the transfer from real life object to CAD drawing.
5. 3D printing is another technique we often use for prototyping and creating elements that make life on board easier. Specialist @amyandresdottir is now developing and printing a kitchen layout for the O28. Other examples include our revolutionary foot steering wheel, and oar supports.
6. Power consumption management and systems connectivity is a next area of intense focus. We work with marine electronics specialist @cedric_soete from STS to fine tune the relation between solar input and the battery storage. No request is too exotic for Cedric, not even when we ask him to control the autopilot with a smartwatch!
Although the process may be very complex at times, we at Whaleboat like it because it keeps us on our toes. We never stop looking for the next improvement.
#3Dprinting #CAD #optimisation #powermanagement #3Dscanning #vacuuminfusion #composites #lightweight #engineering #hitech #electronics #carbonfiber
@gusengineering
#whaleboatO28
That time of the year again... The birds are flying south!
@teammigaloo
@performlogistics
@atlanticcampaigns
#twac21 #oceanrowing #travel
#goingsouth #southbound #migratorybirds #ocean #pelagic #pelagicbirds
#oceanrowingboat #whaleboatO28
Aalter chainsaw massacre!
Hannes "Chop Top" Hebben enjoying himself cutting up an old O28 mould. Space in the workshop is getting limited with the new builds so old stuff has to go.
#outwiththeoldinwiththenew #mould #boatbuilding #mouldmaking #composites #bigmoulds #vacuuminfusion #infusion #whaleboatO28 #chainsaw #oceanrowing #rowingboat #boatbuildingisanart #aalter #workshop #tools
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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
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@igepabelux
@mother.life.official
@andre_and_leon
@one2seven_algarve
@scurion
@viveshogeschool
@sevenstaryachttransport
@weareelements.eu
@rab.equipment
#bracasport
@antwerpmaritimeacademy
Waeterloos
@atelierpinus
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
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