Caption Contest(!) — With Love From Amsterdam
OK, it’s not sailing, but we couldn’t resist. Why not enjoy a throne while cruising the canals of Amsterdam? The views from the helm would be great — as would the looks received.
Thanks to Dennis and Lisa Schofield of the Sabre 34 Another Lady, who snapped this photo while visiting the “Venice of the North.”
© 2026 Dennis and Lisa Schofield
You can check out July’s Caption Contest(!) winners in the August issue of Latitude 38 — hot off the press last Friday!
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“Hey, why do you think they call it the poop deck??”
I hope we don’t run out of gas, we will need to pedal if we do.
A lovely looward view from the Netherlands
For Sale: Floating Throne. Revolutionary movement forces distress sale. Seller motivated.
Dr. Hans De Afterpoop, DDS (retired) couldn’t find a buyer for his chair when he sold his practice, but the height and swivel were perfect.
The latest in Bio-Performance….Poop Power!
Take a load off Fanny.
a Cal that gained weight
The lesser known Crapworth 2-23 MK Deuce!
Amsterdam’s version of a connecting flight: bike, boat, bathroom, all in one.
Helm’s “A head”!
Just keep holding it, Juliette! Reliable Marine Plumbing promised they’d be here this morning to hook it up to the holding tank …
Note the ejection port for the “Master Blaster 2000” canal boat, its primary mode of propulsion (based on Newton’s Third Law of Motion).
I dunno, officer, she was sitting there just before I turned into this canal.
Gas powered
Stink Pot – open for business…
The aft cabin head
Smooth glossy toilet for sale. Comes with beat up old boat.
So, that’s how you take care of business in Amsterdam
We needed more head room
SS Sherlock.
Juliet, Juliet, wherefore art thou?
Anybody see my other wooden clog ?
Showed up for my Dutch boy haircut Romeos floating barber boat .. but alas Romeo was out.
I dont give a sh*** if you want to go sailing.
Advert in local paper: Scow for Sale. The headroom is unrestricted, unrestrained and unbelievable. All offers considered.
The Captains chair where the ship’s log entries are made.