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Portimao (PT) - Portimao (PT)

15 February - 22 February 2020

7 days, Maybe

From € 460,-

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Normal price: € 460,-

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Maybe:
Portimao (PT) - Portimao (PT)

15 February - 22 February 2020

Duke of Edinburgh Half Term Youth Voyage. Join Maybe in Portimao, Portugal, and spend your winter break having a sailing adventure with other young people. Explore the south coast of Portugal, enjoy the winter sun, make friends. Learn to sail a traditional ship: steer, navigate, raise and trim the sails and together with the crew make sure the Maybe reaches the next destination. You can use this voyage to achieve your DofE Gold Residential award. For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Portimão is a Portugese city in the southern region of Algarve. Take a stroll along the Alvor Boardwalk, relax on the white sands of the Praia Da Rocha beach and visit the Museu de Portimao for a little history lesson. You can also take a dolphin watching tour or do one of the multiple offered water sports.

Portimão is a Portugese city in the southern region of Algarve. Take a stroll along the Alvor Boardwalk, relax on the white sands of the Praia Da Rocha beach and visit the Museu de Portimao for a little history lesson. You can also take a dolphin watching tour or do one of the multiple offered water sports.

  • Portimao (PT)

  • Portimao (PT)

Key points

  • Dates: 15 February 2020 - 22 February 2020
  • Embarkation: 14:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 14
  • 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

  • "The best moment was when we crossed the finish line and everybody celebrated together. The tone was simply unforgettable!"

    Ida (19), Finland

You sail on the Maybe

Maybe under sail
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Hull (UK)
Date built: 1933
Trainees: 14
Length: 22m
Height of mast: 24,7m
Sail: 680 sq m

Maybe is a Dutch wooden sailing ketch launched in 1933 and designed for round the world cruising. After a complete restoration the Ship has returned to the Tall Ships Races recently. She has a full schedule of sailing in Tall …

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Windseeker logs

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    Day 7 – Sunday 23rd July In the morning we left the port of Aber Wrach. Because there was a storm the day before, there was a lot of swell on the water. We started the day with making our own deodorant …

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  • The Archipelago of Ideas

    Valborg, July 2022

    Finland

    – by Mentor Davide and Trainees

    DAY 1, July 16th Everyone arrived! Time for introductions, getting to know each other better and getting familiar with the totally new environment that will host this big family for two weeks at sea. All trainees and mentors are overwhelmed by …

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