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Liverpool (GB) - Dublin (IE)

27 May - 03 June 2018

7 days, Lord Nelson

From € 1165,-

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Tall Ships Regatta Sail Training

subsidized price *: € 1165,-
full cost price: € 1790,-

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Lord Nelson:
Liverpool (GB) - Dublin (IE)

27 May - 03 June 2018

* FULLY BOOKED * Ready, set, race! Join Lord Nelson as she embarks on an intense race from Liverpool, around the Way Points on the Irish Sea, to Dublin. Enjoy the close racing with other Tall Ships, Small Ships and Yachts before entering the final harbour. There, multiple events will await you, from the Crew Parade, friendly sports competitions, award ceremony and finally a Crew Party where you will have the chance to exchange your sea stories with participants from all over the world! * All of Lord Nelson trainee places are subsidised through continuous fundraising, however if you would like to pay the full cost for your voyage please refer to the Full Cost price listed above. Open for abled and disabled trainees. Minimum age 16 years. More info: info@windseeker.org Prices in GBP: £1,040 and £1,600.

Ports

Liverpool enjoys ‘The most splendid setting of any English city’, the city lies in the bay of the Irish Sea. The city has long been on the forefront of maritime and industrial development, and boasts several UNESCO World Heritage sites, so there’s plenty to see and do. Find a map and visit the many landmarks & museums, or spend some time at the most impressive waterfront of the world. When the sun sets Liverpool’s vibrant nightlife will keep you entertained every night of the year!

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It is located on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Founded as a Viking settlement, the Kingdom of Dublin became Ireland’s main city. The city has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years that you can visit. Walk through one of the many parks Dublin offers; it has more green spaces per square kilometer than any other European capital city.

  • Liverpool (GB)

  • Dublin (IE)

Key points

  • Dates: 27 May 2018 - 3 June 2018
  • Embarkation: 14:00 / Disembarkation: 9:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 16 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 50
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • "You have to try it! You will get to know a side of you that you didn’t think you had. I learned a lot, and I became more independent after this trip!"

    Amalie (20)

You sail on the Lord Nelson

Ship
Shipping type: barque
Homeport: Southampton (UK)
Date built: 1986
Trainees: 42
Length: 55m
Height of mast:
Sail:

Unique in its kind. The Lord Nelson is a pioneer in the sailing community. The Lord Nelson and the Tenacious are the only two tall ships in the world designed and built to enable people of all physical disabilities to …

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Windseeker logs

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    The seas were pretty rough. Quite a lot of people were feeling seasick, but the general atmosphere onboard was very positive. We saw a lot of dolphins. The Estonian Mentor Mihkel offered a class in navigation at the change of …

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  • Sailing back to Ushuaia

    Anne-Margeretha

    Antartica – Ushuaia

    – by Sally

    We had a great sail to Ushuaia, tacking all the way, Anne-Margaretha, well-heeled over and really showing off. Around the halfway point Heinz called the crew up and down came the fok and up went the storm fok. This added …

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Photos

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