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Esbjerg (DK) - Stavanger (NO)

20 July - 28 July 2018

8 days, Vahine

From € 675,-

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Tall Ships Races Sail Training

15-25: € 675,-
25+: € 675,-

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Vahine:
Esbjerg (DK) - Stavanger (NO)

20 July - 28 July 2018

Tall Ships Races – Cruise in Company. CiC is not a Race it´s about getting together and visiting places, but no racing. We start from Esbjerg and sail on to the south coast of Norway. We will visit Flekkefjord and Egersund prior to our arrival to Stavanger. You will experince four days of TSR-program on this leg. Sailing at Vahine is for active people who like to get a challenge at sea. Age 15-25 years, age 25+ at request.

Programme Outline

Ports

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!

Stavanger is a vibrant modern port with a charming historic district. Its picturesque old harbour offers a lively atmosphere right in the heart of the city. Stavanger boasts a rich cultural scene and is the perfect gateway to some of Norway’s most stunning natural landscapes. Don’t forget your hiking boots – the surrounding mountains promise unforgettable views. Discover the dramatic Lysefjord, hike to the famous Preikestolen and Kjerag cliffs, or unwind on the sandy beaches of Jæren.

  • Esbjerg (DK)

  • Stavanger (NO)

Key points

  • Dates: 20 July 2018 - 28 July 2018
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers age 15-25 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 10
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bags and towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers

  • "Pushed me out of my comfort zone, got to meet people I'd never get to meet and made lifelong friends."

    Jeremy (23)

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Vahine tropics
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Rauma
Date built: 1973
Trainees: 10
Length: 19.79 m
Height of mast: 26 m
Sail: max 350 m2

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