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Aarhus (DK) - Ullapool (GB)

12 August - 21 August 2018

9 days, Wylde Swan

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Wylde Swan:
Aarhus (DK) - Ullapool (GB)

12 August - 21 August 2018

This trip will take you from Denmark across the North Sea and around the north to Scotland to Ullapool. Join the Ship for 10 days of sailing. Steer the vessel, trim the sails, stand on lookout. Enjoy the life without cellphone reception and air pollution. Watch out for dolphins in the water and take in the beautiful scenery of Scottish coastline as you sail by. The indicated hours are sailing times. You can board the ship the night before and disembark on the morning of the 22nd. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Aarhus is a port on the northeast coast of Jutland, Denmark. One of its main attractions is the open air museum Den Gamle By, where historical buildings from all over Denmark have been relocated. But the 13th century cathedral is also well worth a visit. Aarhus is a relaxed place with enough to see and do, and its city centre is a favourite with Tall Ship crews who visit the city regularly. West of the city you’ll find lakes and forests, perfect for a hike.

Ullapool, despite its small size is the largest settlement for many miles around and a major tourist destination of Scotland. The village was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society. A few Cordyline australis or New Zealand cabbage trees are grown in the town and are often mistaken for palms. The harbour is still the edge of the village, used as a fishing port, yachting haven, and ferry port. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings here.

  • Aarhus (DK)

  • Ullapool (GB)

Key points

  • Dates: 12 August 2018 - 21 August 2018
  • Embarkation: 10:00 / Disembarkation: 16:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 36
  • 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: sleeping bag, pillowcase, sheets and towels
  • "Very fun, eye-opening adventure."

    Sterre (16), the Netherlands

You sail on the Wylde Swan

Pictured: Tall Ship Wylde Swan sailing
Shipping type: 2-masted topsail schooner
Homeport: Makkum (NL)
Date built: 1920
Trainees: 36
Length: 62 m
Height of mast: 43 m
Sail: 1130 m2

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