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Rotterdam (NL) - Rotterdam (NL)

09 August - 13 August 2021

4 days, Eendracht

From € 695,-

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Sail Training

16-19 years old : € 695,-

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Eendracht:
Rotterdam (NL) - Rotterdam (NL)

09 August - 13 August 2021

Sailing camp for young people aged 16-19. Imagine: no WiFi and no TV for a week, but new friends and special adventures. This is possible at this (sea) sailing camp on board the Netherlands’ largest gaff topsail schooner, the Eendracht. The wind determines where we go. After half a day on board, you’ll no longer remember that you didn’t know all those other nice people yesterday. In no time you will be sailing, laughing and enjoying time spent together as one team. You will learn by doing things yourself (of course under the professional supervision of the crew). Stand at the helm, hoist the sails, help with setting the table and cleaning. The Eendracht is a small private world in the middle of the sea, where we have to arrange everything ourselves. Are you coming? Open to young Windseekers aged 16-19. Please be aware that although the crew speaks English and English-speakers are welcome on board, the main language on board will be Dutch.

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 and go for a coffee in Hotel New York, the former headquarters of the Holland America Line.

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 and go for a coffee in Hotel New York, the former headquarters of the Holland America Line.

  • Rotterdam (NL)

  • Rotterdam (NL)

Key points

  • Dates: 9 August 2021 - 13 August 2021
  • Embarkation: 9:45 / Disembarkation: 16:00
  • For Windseekers between 16 and 19 years old
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 36
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels

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

    Robijn (17)

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

  • Meaning something is caring about people

    Statsraad Lehmkuhl

    Antwerp-Lisbon

    – by Trainee Aurélie (16), Belgium

    I wrote this before my 'after-breakfast-nap' on the last day of sailing: "It's the last day of sailing at the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, The Tall Ships Races. We are coming closer to the finishing line and I am finally writing something. I'm …

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  • On the Right Course

    Gulden Leeuw, 2017 Rendez-Vous Tall Ships Regatta

    Atlantic Crossing from Halifax to Le Havre

    – by Anna (mentor's notes)

      Aug 2nd 2017   Second Day at Sea Today we have started hauling a smaller vessel, Peter von Danzig – we are currently expecting to go on motor for 2 days before the race will resume. The evening was much calmer than yesterday …

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