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Here you can find details about this unique sailing adventure and a bunch of other journeys that we offer on the Tall Ships

Aalborg (DK) - Fredrikstad (NO)

05 July - 13 July 2019

8 days, Atyla

From € 870,-

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Tall Ships Races Sail Training

Normal price: € 870,-

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Atyla:
Aalborg (DK) - Fredrikstad (NO)

05 July - 13 July 2019

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Tall Ships Races 2019: Race 1. Once again the Atyla joins the largest annual Tall Ships event in the world! Step on board for a chance to learn about sailing, including navigation, sail handling, steering, log-keeping and more. Spend 5 days sailing and racing against other vessels from Denmark to Norway, and three days in ports, enjoying the celebrations and the unforgettable atmosphere of a maritime festival. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Programme Outline

Once again in 2019 the Tall Ships from all over the world will come together to compete in the 63rd annual Tall Ships Races. Race 1 will take you from Denmark to Norway. You will leave the city of Aalborg in a spectacular Parade of Sail, before embarking on an exciting race. After a few days on the open sea you will reach Fredrikstad where you will join your fellow trainees from other Ships in Crew Parade, Crew Party, friendly competitions and visiting other vessels.

As a Windseeker you will be a trainee on board of your vessel. Under the watchful eye of professional crew members you will be responsible for sailing the Ship from setting and trimming the sails, through looking out for other vessels, to navigating and steering. You will have day and night watches, and also some time to relax and enjoy the journey!

Ports

The Tall Ships Races 2019 will be visiting the grand port of Aalborg. Aalborg has had a love affair with The Tall Ships Races since 1999, when the city hosted the event for the first time. Aalborg is situated at the Liim Fiord where it was founded by Vikings over 1000 years ago. Today Aalborg is a modern city with visible historic roots. Its theatres, symphony orchestra, performance venues, and museums, make Aalborg a great place to wind down after an exhilarating Sail adventure.

100 km south of Oslo, Fredrikstad is a coastal town, on the East side of the Oslofjord. Fredrikstad has a mix of old and new – The ‘Gamlebyen’ Old Town is a well-preserved star fort, across the water from the modern waterfront. Visitors can also visit the 16th-century Kongsten fort, or Scandinavia’s largest model railway. Fredrikstad will be a host port for the Tall Ship Races 2019.

  • Aalborg (DK)

  • Fredrikstad (NO)

Key points

  • Dates: 5 July 2019 - 13 July 2019
  • Embarkation: 19:00 / Disembarkation: 11:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 16
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • Price includes: official Atyla T-shirt, 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: towels

  • Joanna (21) Iceland

    "Amazing experience. Amazing people. Amazing memories."

  • Phillip (24) France

    "Working in a team is a skill I really improved on board during the watches"

  • Tan (17) Turkey

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

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