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A Coruña (SP) - Cartagena (SP)

13 August - 22 August 2016

9 days, Atyla

From € 675,-

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Sail Training

Normal price: € 675,-

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Atyla:
A Coruña (SP) - Cartagena (SP)

13 August - 22 August 2016

Join ATYLA in Spain at the last city of the Tall Ships Races 2016 and take part in the final Tall Ships Festival before setting sail. From A Coruña, ATYLA will sail south past Portugal, navigating through the Straight of Gibraltar, before reaching the Alboran Sea, sailing along towards Cartagena on the southeastern coast of Spain. Open to all ages, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Key points

  • Dates: 13 August 2016 - 22 August 2016
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 11:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 18
  • 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: towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook

  • "A thrilling journey full of breath-taking moments which have taught me that live should always be lived at its fullest."

    Jorge (18), Spain

You sail on the Atyla

Atyla
Shipping type: Schooner
Homeport: Bilbao (ES)
Date built: 1980-1984
Trainees: 15
Length: 31.3m
Height of mast: 25 m
Sail: 400m2

The Atyla is a true Spanish ship! She boasts the magnificent-looking, hand carved wooden elements, with the great entourage. To relax, enjoy the leather seating in the saloon where you can listen to the crew's stories from far-away seas. In …

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Windseeker logs

  • Meaning something is caring about people

    Statsraad Lehmkuhl

    Antwerp-Lisbon

    – by Trainee Aurélie (16), Belgium

    I wrote this before my 'after-breakfast-nap' on the last day of sailing: "It's the last day of sailing at the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, The Tall Ships Races. We are coming closer to the finishing line and I am finally writing something. I'm …

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  • Wylde Swan

    Endless Ocean Views

    Wylde Swan, 14 October - 21 November

    Sailing from Harlingen to Tenerife. On board: crew and trainees

    – by Jeske Zijlstra, Deckhand

    After a night of playing with the anchor, it's time to set sail again. Without any sleep, we're preparing the Ship for strong backwinds and high waves. For Barry (the small sail) it’s the perfect time to show up. Carefully putting …

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Photos

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