Clean Circle Navigators

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The Future is Clear

Sustainability and sailing are closely related. Sailing on the beautiful ocean we can't help but notice growing plastic pollution, but also the wonderful wildlife which we need to protect! Being a Clean Circle Navigator you will do plastic research of the sea with the marine biologist from By the Ocean we Unite organization. Fish for microplastics with a special manta trawl. Analyse the samples and send the results to a global database.

Become a part of something bigger than yourself. Organise and participate in local actions, such as beach cleanups, awareness campaigns and visiting places with good environmental practices. Spread the message by any means you can think of, and don't forget your lessons once you're back home. Become a confident leader and help to combat climate change step by step. Be an inspiration to your family, colleagues and friends.

Join a Tall Ship Adventure

Learn from the marine biologist on board, and also from each other! Is your country good at recycling? Or maybe everyone bikes to work? What do you think is good, and what could be improved? Share the best practices and compare different ways of living. You may be surprised by other countries' solutions, or by the fact that they don't do the things which to you are obvious. This everyday cultural exchange is more valuable than you might think!

Practice what you learn. Being on a ship means that the fresh water is scarce so you might need to take one-minute showers. Limited storage place for trash means you'll have to sort it carefully to avoid bad smells and be able to carry it longer. You will quickly become aware of how much waste we produce when you have to store it all on board. But don't despair! We will work together to find ways to limit everyday trash consumption.

Set Course for Sustainability

Propelled by the power of the wind you will discover a more mindful way of traveling between places. Don't hurry, the journey is as important as the destination! Enjoy the digital detox of being out of mobile service zone: pick up a book, play a guitar or simply make new friends.

Step off board in exciting new places. Bring what you've learned to a broader public. Maybe you'll give a presentation about the findings of your plastic research? Or organise a coastal cleanup and make a sculpture from the trash you've picked? Don't ignore the elephant in the room!

Sustainability programme on board Vega Gamleby in 2019:

Plastic research is led by the scientists from The Ocean Movement

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Skibladner II

Copenhagen (DK) - Copenhagen (DK)

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024
Exchange@sea for young people (ages 18-25) from the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. Join Skibladner II for an exciting youth voyage with sustainable theme. Make friends from...
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Ingo

Gothenburg (SE) - Gothenburg (SE)

08 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024
Sustainable Youth Exchange for trainees from the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. Once again the Swedish ship Ingo welcomes young trainees for an international voyage. Join them...
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Thalassa

Brest (FR) - Dublin (IE)

19 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
*Last places available, only for Estonian trainees - at request.* Bon Voyage, Plastic! (Nr 3) Sustainable Youth Exchange for trainees from Estonia, France, Ireland and the...
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Gulden Leeuw

Brest (FR) - Langesund (NO)

19 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
*Places available only for trainees from the Netherlands and France; at request for Sweden.* Fair winds, fair planet in 3 countries: sustainable Exchange@sea youth journey co-funded...
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Morgenster

Antwerp (BE) - Kiel (DE)

21 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024
Sustainable Exchange@sea on board the Morgenster. For participants from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway and France. Step on board in Antwerp, a famous port city of...
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Pelican of London

Dublin (IE) - Dublin (IE)

18 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024
International Exchange for young people aged 14-17 from Ireland, Spain, Latvia and the Netherlands. Join a beautiful sailing voyage with international trainees. Spend 6 days on...
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Pelican of London

Dublin (IE) - Dublin (IE)

25 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
International Exchange for young people aged 18-30 from Ireland, Spain, Latvia and the Netherlands. Join a beautiful sailing voyage with international trainees. Spend 6 days on...
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