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Vlissingen (NL) - Honfleur (FR)

02 August - 07 August 2016

5 days, Eendracht

From € 420,-

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Sail Training

15 - 25 jaar: € 420,-
Normal price: € 840,-

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Eendracht:
Vlissingen (NL) - Honfleur (FR)

02 August - 07 August 2016

FULLY BOOKED – This Journey will start in Vlissingen, here you will meet the crew, get a safety explanation, a tour around the Ship. After this you will sail to Honfleur. Honfleur belongs to one of the most beautiful places in France and is definitely worth to visit. The way you will sail depents on the weather and the wind. On the way you will probably stop at the English coast. Age 15-25 years, age 14 years at request. For Dutch trainees there will be a bus organised, price 50 EUR. If you like to join the bus, just let us know!

Ports

Vlissingen, a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcheren. It is best known for its centuries-old harbour as well as shipyards of the Dutch Royal Navy. The longstanding marine traditions can be seen in the Maritime Muzeeum – you can spend hours there! Stretch your legs by taking a little stroll down the Boulevard van Vlissingen with its many establishments and go to see the Panorama Walcheren and the Sint Jacob church.

Honfleur is a Norman harbor commune (department of Calvados) of the Seine estuary. In the port, narrow houses reflected in the basin are the main tourist attraction. Honfleur has inspired many artists, musicians as filmmakers. Many well known sailors were born there. The city is best known for its Old Basin, characterized by its houses with facades covered with slate, and have been repeatedly represented by artists including Gustave Courbet or Claude Monet, forming the school of Honfleur which c

  • Vlissingen (NL)

  • Honfleur (FR)

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Key points

  • Dates: 2 August 2016 - 7 August 2016
  • Embarkation: 20:00 / Disembarkation: 12:00
  • Windseekers joining: 0
  • 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
  • You will sleep in a hammock
  • "It is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Being a sailor only takes passion and motivation."

    Axel (23), France

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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