13 July - 20 July 2018
7 days, Gallant
From € 413,-
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new price: 15-25: € 413,-
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13 July - 20 July 2018
* NEW PRICES * Last places – contact info@windseeker.org before booking to confirm availability * Tall Ships Races 2018, Race 1. Join the Gallant in British Sunderland for the 62nd Tall Ships Races. Sail out in a Parade of Sail and make your way towards to starting line of the first race. Take course for Denmark and enjoy the race and life on board with all that it entails: setting and trimming the sails, navigating, steering and performing the basic maintenance. After the race, exciting activities in harbour are waiting for you, as well as thousands of international trainees from other Ships! Open for Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years. The embarkation starts at 10 am.
Sunderland is a coastal city in North East England, aging back to the 7th century. Whether you're a nature or a culture lover, you will surely find a bunch of nice activities to do! For instance, have a lovely day out with fish&chips for lunch at the Roker & Seaburn Beaches or take a relaxing walk in Herrington Country Park. Also, go on a trip to the picturesque Penshaw Monument. Discover the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.
Esbjerg is a beautiful coastal city in the South-West of Denmark, with the second biggest harbour in Denmark - a lively place full of fishing and shipping activities. You can observe the town's maritime history in its attractions: from the Fisheries- and Maritime Museum, Esbjerg Skibet statue to the Men at Sea monument, everything brings you back to the sea. Visit also the Ribe Vikinge Center, a fun outdoor museum where you will meet the Vikings themselves!
Sunderland (GB)
Esbjerg (DK)
"I have met new people, been up in the mast, seen indescribable sunsets and laughed a lot. Learning how to sail a ship has been the coolest thing I have done so far and I have confidence in what I do now."
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