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Shore Supporters & Special Guests

The network of support that keeps the Half Moon afloat extends far beyond the list of crew members typically highlighted in these logs. Shore Supporters are the unsung volunteers who aid the ship's activities from land by organizing crew transportation, recruiting volunteers, serving as a tour docents at the ship's ports of call, or any number of needed services. Special Guests are noted individuals -- often already qualified crew members in their own right -- who can join us only briefly on board. You can either scroll through these pages or click on a face to jump directly to that crew member. Expect the roster to expand significantly by the time we reach Albany!

The Hendricks FamilyThe Hendricks Medical StaffThe Frisian DelegationCrew of the Vliegende HollanderBert Berat
Willem Bïjleveld
Alana DeForestBrian DeForestWendy DeGiglioBen FiorielloPeter GuttmanDawn HopperFrank KoalsJanine OosterlooMario TamaWoody Woodworth

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Shore Supporters & Special Guests

His Royal Highness Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange &
Her Royal Highness Máxima, Princess of the Netherlands

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander is the eldest son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and heir apparent to the Dutch throne. In addition, he is a member of the Raad van State (the Dutch Council of State), Chairperson of the UN Secretary General's Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation, and a member of the International Olympic Committee. He served in the Royal Netherlands Navy from 1985-87 on board the Hr.Ms. Tromp and still holds the rank of Commodore in the Royal Netherlands Navy reserve.

Princess Máxima is a former investment banker who lived in New York City for several years. In her current role, she has worked with the UN in support of immigration and human rights issues.

The royal couple visited the Half Moon on the morning of September 9th during the NY400 Week festivities.

The Hendricks Family

The Hendricks Family

Dr. Andrew Hendricks is the founder and chairman of the New Netherland Museum, the non-profit organization that built and operates the Replica Ship Half Moon. Dr. Hendricks joined us on Harbor Day, September 13th, with his wife, Mary, and son, Jack.

 

The Frisian Delegation

The Frisian Delegation

A delegation of educators and diplomats from the Dutch Province of Fryslân joined us on September 10th for a quick sail from Manhattan to Governors Island. From left to right, they are: Gryt van Duinen, Albert Formsma, Georgette Jorritsma, Oeds Bijlsma, Johannes Kramer, Albert Oostland, Jannewietshe de Vries, Hans Brezet, and Elsemiek Heins.

The Hendricks Medical Staff

The Hendricks Medical Staff

As a special treat, Dr. Hendricks brought the entire staff from his medical practice up to New York City to join us on board for the Harbor Day salute and morning parade of sail. From left to right, they are Karen Mayers, Betty Ann McPherson, Esther Wood Jackson, Kristin Holmes, Christy Davis, (Dr. Hendricks), Jennifer Taylor, and Crystal Edwards.

Crew of the Vliegende Hollander

During our final encounter with the Dutch Historical Fleet on Day Three of the second leg of our voyage, we invited the crew of the Vliegende Hollander to pull alongside, take a break, and share our lunch before they taking up their oars once again to row their way from New York City to Albany.

Bert Berat

Bert Berat

Bert Berat is the one-man production team of Bert Berat Images (external link) of Pomona, NY, tackling the tasks of photographer, videographer, editor, and special effects. Having earned his crew shirt during the River Day sail, he returned the the Half Moon on Harbor Day, September 13th, to shoot documentary footage.

Willem Bïjleveld

Willem Bïjleveld

Willem Bïjleveld is the Director of the Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam (external link), also known as the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which receives more than 200,000 visitors each year.

Mr. Bïjleveld joined us for the morning parade of sail on Harbor Day, September 13th.

Alana DeForest

Alana DeForest

Alana DeForest is going into high school. She was born in Westchester, NY, and now lives in Brookyln. This is her first time ever seeing or sailing on the Half Moon.

Ms. DeForest joined the crew for the opening NY400 Week flotilla on September 8th.

Brian DeForest

Brian DeForest

Brian DeForest is operations manager for Atlantic Salt. He was born on a farm in Texas. The first time he saw the ship was at Atlantic Salt's dock during the ship's recent visit to Staten Island. He is very happy to be aboard.

Mr. DeForest joined the crew for the opening NY400 Week flotilla on September 8th.

Wendy DeGiglio

Wendy DeGiglio first got involved with the Half Moon ten years ago when she wrote some stories about the ship for the Journal News. Over the years, she's sailed on numerous occasions, helped with dockside tours, and written numerous pieces for various publications.

Ms. DeGiglio joined us during the crew turnover at Verplanck to help reprovision the ship (including dropping off a big package of cookies).

Ben Fioriello

Ben Fioriello

Ben Fioriello works at Atlantic Salt. He's happy to be on board the Half Moon for the first time.

Mr. Fioriello joined the crew for the opening NY400 Week flotilla on September 8th.

Peter Guttman

Peter Guttman

Peter Guttman (external link) is a photographer and travel journalist. The author of five travel books, his work has also been seen in Condé Nast Traveler, Outdoor Magazine, and National Geographic Adventure. He joined us for the afternoon parade of sail up the Hudson on Harbor Day, September 13th.

Dawn Hopper

Dawn Hopper

Dawn Hopper is a South Carolina native who now lives in Kingston, NY. As Dutchess County Tour & Travel Marketing Manager, she is part of the top-notch team who organized the Half Moon's visit to Poughkeepsie to kick off of the ship's 2009 season.

A qualified crew member, Ms. Hopper joined the crew for the opening NY400 Week flotilla on September 8th.

Frank Koals

Frank Koals

Frank Koals is a journalist and historian. Born in Holland, he has lived in Brooklyn, NY since 2002. This is his maiden voyage on a historical ship.

Mr. Koals joined the crew for the opening NY400 Week flotilla on September 8th.

Janine Oosterloo

Janine Oosterloo

Janine Oosterloo hails from Harlingen, the Netherlands. She was bosun's mate on the first Voyage of Discovery in 1999 and stayed to become the bosun on the Half Moon for a number of years after that. She has crewed on a variety of ships over the years, mostly replica ships but always sailing ships. Back in Holland she has her own traditional wooden boat to keep her busy, but like many, she keeps coming back to sail on the Half Moon. She especially enjoys working the rig.

Ms. Oosterloo regularly acts as the ship's envoy in the Netherlands to recruit Dutch student and senior crew members, and she also joined us on board for a week to help prepare the ship for this voyage, departing after the royal visit on September 9th.

Mario Tama

Mario Tama

Mario Tama is a staff photographer with Getty Images. He joined us for the voyage from Battery Park to Gravesend Bay on September 9th.

Woody Woodworth

Woody Woodworth

Woody Woodworth has a home in Schenectady, NY. He has worked as a professional photographer for three decades. He joined the Half Moon in 1998 and is best known for keeping the ship's head working.

Mr. Woodworth was active as a photographer and crew member, both on board and on shore, before and during the opening NY400 Week festivities. He later returned on September 16th to assist with the crew turnover, and will be present on September 22nd to aid our arrival in Albany.

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