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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Amsterdam (NL) - Gosport (GB)

12 August - 18 August 2019

6 days, Challenge Wales

From € 626,-

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Sail Training

16-31: € 626,-

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Challenge Wales:
Amsterdam (NL) - Gosport (GB)

12 August - 18 August 2019

Homeward Bound: part two. Help bring Challenge Wales home after an exciting summer of sailing events. Join the vessel in Amsterdam, a city filled with maritime traditions. Meet your crewmates and leave the harbour to sail along the Dutch and Belgian coasts, towards the English Channel. You will join the professional crew in all activities on board, learning to steer, navigate, trim the sails, and helping to keep the vessel going. Finally, you will reach the south of England and your destination: Gosport, the homeport of Challenge Wales. Say goodbye to your new friends and go back home full of new experiences! Open for Windseekers aged 16-31.

Ports

With more bicycles than people, cycling is an integral part of Amsterdam's DNA. Hop on and see the city like the locals do! Winding waterways, idyllic bridges and historic buildings - one of the most memorable ways to truly see Amsterdam is from the canals. Amsterdam has a full cultural agenda showcasing the very best festivals, nightlife, exhibitions & events, plus there is enough practical tourist info, hotel, museum, excursion & attraction listings, you won't miss a thing!

The Gosport peninsula has 17 miles (27 km) of waterfront on Portsmouth Harbour and The Solent and is a maritime playground for all. Until the last quarter of the 20th century, Gosport was a major naval town. The pebble beach at Stokes Bay slopes steeply into the sea which is great to see. It offers fine views of the shipping going in and out of Portsmouth and Southampton and the many pleasure craft from the many marinas along The Solent and the Isle of Wight.

  • Amsterdam (NL)

  • Gosport (GB)

Key points

  • Dates: 12 August 2019 - 18 August 2019
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers age 16-31 years
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bags and towels

  • "You have to try it! You will get to know a side of you that you didn’t think you had. I learned a lot, and I became more independent after this trip!"

    Amalie (20)

You sail on the Challenge Wales

Picture of the Yacht Challenge Wales Sailing on the sea
Shipping type: Bermudian Cutter
Homeport: Cardiff (UK)
Date built: 1999
Trainees: 12
Length: 21,6
Height of mast: 29
Sail: 262,5 sq m

Challenge Wales is a 72 foot, 18 berth Ocean Racer built in 1999. She is an experienced vessel for longer voyages, whatever the weather conditions. The official language on board is English. The Ship has a fun and friendly team who enjoy working hard …

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Windseeker logs

  • An experience I will put in my backpack and carry with me for the rest of my life

    Morgenster, July 2016

    The Tall Ships Races
    Scheveningen-Antwerp-Lisbon

    – by the Trainees

    RUNE Arriving in Scheveningen with mixed feelings, the yearning to set sail to this adventure and the painful goodbyes. I find my awkward self back at the dinner table (for the second time today) mixed up with the crew instead …

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  • Ship

    Absolutely Awesome Day

    Europa

    Southern Atlantic Ocean

    – by Annie van Haaren

    Today was absolutely awesome. Waking from a good 7 hour sleep to breakfast, first time in 5 days as I had been sleeping right through it when on the dog watch. We had watch from 8 am till 12 midday. …

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Photos

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