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Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Sal (CAPE VERDEN)

23 January - 04 February 2015

12 days, Alexander von Humboldt II

From € 780,-

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Alexander von Humboldt II:
Sal (CAPE VERDEN) - Sal (CAPE VERDEN)

23 January - 04 February 2015

Step on board and start your Journey between the Cape Verde. You will see several volcanic islands while you are learning how to navigate the ship. The locals guide you on their island and experience the finest of Sal and Cape Verden. Sail and discover. Hear and smell the winds. This Journey will show you that you can use all your senses while sailing. Open to all ages, minimum age 14 years.

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Key points

  • "If you believe and push yourself there is nothing you can't do."

    Tan (17), Turkey

You sail on the Alexander von Humboldt II

Shipping type: Bark
Homeport: Bremerhaven (DE)
Date built: 2011
Trainees: 54
Length: 65m
Height of mast: 32,9 m
Sail: 1360 m2

The Alexander von Humboldt II is a sail training ship in every possible way. She was built by and for sail trainers. She meets high safety standards and has modern nautical and technical facilities. The permanent crew members are specially …

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Windseeker logs

  • Sustainable sailing: plastic research in 2023

    Gulden Leeuw, Thalassa, July 2023

    – by Maarten Erich, The Ocean Movement

    The Ocean Movement Foundation We are on a mission to stop plastic pollution from ending up in our ocean. With the Manta trawl, we are gathering data on microplastic pollution in the waters that we sail in. Together with the trainees …

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  • On the Right Course

    Gulden Leeuw, 2017 Rendez-Vous Tall Ships Regatta

    Atlantic Crossing from Halifax to Le Havre

    – by Anna (mentor's notes)

      Aug 2nd 2017   Second Day at Sea Today we have started hauling a smaller vessel, Peter von Danzig – we are currently expecting to go on motor for 2 days before the race will resume. The evening was much calmer than yesterday …

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