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Brest (FR) - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES)

06 November - 20 November 2018

14 days, Eendracht

From € 737,5

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15-25 in 4 person cabin : € 737,5
15-25 in 2 person cabin : €1030
25+ in 4 person cabin : € 1475,-
25+ in 2 person cabin : € 1767,5

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Eendracht:
Brest (FR) - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES)

06 November - 20 November 2018

Follow the sun from France to the beautiful Canary Islands. Sail the Eendracht in the 15-day voyage in which you will make many miles and chase the summer! Two weeks of sailing on the Atlantic Ocean with a sub-tropical destination in mind. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years. You’ll be sleeping in 4-person cabins. Places in double cabins available for a surcharge of 19,50 euro p.p. per night.

Ports

Brest is a major French port on the Atlantic coast, historically of strategic importance. Much of the town was destroyed during World War II, but some historic landmarks remain. Today Brest is an important navy port, so expect to see war ships berthed in the harbor. Every four years, Brest hosts the international festival of the sea, boats and sailors, with many Tall Ships attending. South of Brest you will find national park d’Armorique, a tranquil reserve where you can escape from the city.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a cosmopolitan town, the shared capital (with Santa Cruz) of the Canary Islands. Situated on the ‘wet’ north side, the city feels more authentic than the touristy places on the ‘dry’ south side. Las Palmas offers beaches, cheap shopping, culture and excitement with a night life, primarily in the district of Vegueta. Its culture is decidedly Spanish, mixed with influences from all over the world, as Las Palmas’ port has been in operation for centuries.

  • Brest (FR)

  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 6 November 2018 - 20 November 2018
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 12:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 36
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Dutch
  • 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
  • "I learned that I could do things that I could have never done before."

    Christopher (16), England

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Shipping type: Three-masted Schooner
Homeport: Rotterdam (NL)
Date built: 1989
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Height of mast: 44,7m
Sail: 1033 m2

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