Hartlepool (GB) - Antwerp (BE)

29 June - 09 July 2016

10 days, Black Diamond of Durham

From € 802,-

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Sail Training

Normal price: € 802,-

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29 June - 09 July 2016

Sail with the Black Diamond from Hartlepool to Sail Antwerpen where you will join the great event. The first port of the Tall Ships Races 2016. All Ships will start the Race here. Enjoy the great event in Antwerp and visit many Tall Ships. Age 16-25 years only.

Programme Outline

Ports

Hartlepool is a British port on the east coast of the UK, with long traditions of maritime activity. In 2010, the town played host to the Tall Ships Races, receiving some 125 Tall Ships in its harbor. Once you’re there, visit the nearby North York Moors national park, or relive the heyday of the British navy at the Maritime Experience. If you have come to like climbing the masts on board, there is a boulder park in Summerhill where you can reach for the top again!

Antwerp is a beauitful Belgian city on the River Scheldt, connected to the North Sea via the Westerschelde estuary. With deep maritime roots, it’s home to one of the world’s largest ports. Arriving by train? You’ll be welcomed by the stunning Antwerpen-Centraal station. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Rubens House and the contemporary Museum aan de Stroom, while Chocolate Nation, the world’s largest Belgian chocolate museum, offers a delicious experience for just about everyone.

Hartlepool (GB)
Antwerp (BE)

Key points

Dates: 29 June 2016 - 9 July 2016
Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 16 years
Windseekers joining: maximum of 35
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: sleeping bag, pillowcase, sheets and towels
Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook

"When anchored at sea in the sun, I had not a care in the world."

Robijn (17)

You sail on the Black Diamond of Durham

Shipping type: Sloop

Homeport: Hartlepool (UK)

Date built: 1972

Trainees: 9

Length: 13,5m

Height of mast: 20 m

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