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

Rotterdam (NL) - Rotterdam (NL)

14 April - 17 April 2017

3 days, Eendracht

From € 260,-

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Sail Training

15-25 : € 260,-
25+: € 520,-

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Eendracht:
Rotterdam (NL) - Rotterdam (NL)

14 April - 17 April 2017

Sailing during Easter – step aboard the Eendracht on the 14th of April in 2017! The Eendracht departs the same day to open sea. Together we will hoist the sails and start the watch system ‘4 hours on and 8 hours off’. Sailing experience is not necessary, because our crew can teach you! During the watchsystem you will be involved in different activities, such as putting on the sails, steering the ship or other chores aboard. Beside the watchsystem there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the sea! Where we sail to, remains a surprise. We are guided by the wind and weather. From Rotterdam there are many options to go to such as Belgium, England or along the Dutch coast. If possible, we stop to stretch our legs on the mainland. The Unity docks at the end of this sailing trip again in the harbor of Rotterdam. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Rotterdam is the largest port of Europe, and a modern, bustling town. Much of the historic city centre was destroyed during World War II, but extensive rebuilding resulted in a modern, multicultural city with many architectural highlights. Rotterdam has excellent cultural facilities and a diverse nightlife; during the summer the city hosts a large number of events. Discover the city by bicycle or on foot – or take a train to the nearby Hague.

  • Rotterdam (NL)

  • Rotterdam (NL)

Key points

  • Dates: 14 April 2017 - 17 April 2017
  • Embarkation: 10:00 / Disembarkation: 16:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 36
  • 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: towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin

  • "Super great experience, I recommend it to everyone. I loved it!!! Everything was perfect."

    Michael (17), Belgium

You sail on the Eendracht

Shipping type: Three-masted Schooner
Homeport: Rotterdam (NL)
Date built: 1989
Trainees: 39
Length: 58,1m
Height of mast: 44,7m
Sail: 1033 m2

Adventure, action and fun await on board of the largest three masted-schooner of the Netherlands! The Eendracht's focus is especially on youngsters, but anybody is welcome to sail along. Whatever you choose, you're always contributing to a good cause. The …

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Windseeker logs

  • We were flying over the water with the power of the sails under our feet

    – by

    Today was the day that my adventure started: I would depart from Brest France to Langesund Norway on a 12 day long sailing voyage. I met different people from various nationalities, with whom we would create beautiful friendships.

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  • This is Where I Belong

    Oosterschelde, 2013

    Sailing from Maurituis to Australia

    – by Hannah Hurford

    When I found out that you could still sail traditional ships I remember thinking: a) this is probably a joke, and b) why have I not done it yet? I had experience sailing on yachts and dinghies but with an interest in naval …

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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