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Vlissingen (NL) - Rouen (FR)

02 June - 06 June 2019

4 days, Eendracht

From € 247,5

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Port-to-port delivery Sail Training

15-25 in 4 person cabin: € 247,5
15-25 in 2 person cabin : €325
25+ in 2 person cabin: € 495,-
25+ in 2 person cabin: € 575

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Eendracht:
Vlissingen (NL) - Rouen (FR)

02 June - 06 June 2019

Delivery to the Tall Ships Regatta. Board the Eendracht in Vlissingen, a maritime town in the south of Netherlands. After a warm welcome from captain and crew, you will be divided into watches and leave the port for an adventure at sea. Sailing along the coast of Belgium and France, you will eventually reach Rouen, where many Tall Ships will be gathering for the L’ Armada de la Liberté in Rouen maritime festival! Please note that this is a discounted delivery journey, which means that getting to Rouen on time is a priority. You will hoist the sails if the winds and currents permit it. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Vlissingen is a port town in the southwest of Netherlands, dating back to the 7th century when it was first established as a fishing village. Notably, Vlissingen has the longest seafront promenade in the Netherlands, where you can take a long walk and enjoy the multiple historical monuments along the way. When you've had enough of walking, visit the Maritime muZEEum with its interactive exhibits and passionate staff. Wherever you end up, enjoy the atmosphere of a 14-centuries old seaside town.

Rouen is a city with long history located on the River Seine in Normandy, North France. It's also the venue of L'Armada, a sailing festival which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2019. When visiting Rouen you can't miss the Gothic Cathedral and Palais de Justice. For nature lovers the Roumare Forest just outside the city is the place to be, while art enthusiasts should visit Musee Secq des Tournelles - the wrought iron museum.

  • Rouen (FR)

Key points

  • Dates: 2 June 2019 - 6 June 2019
  • Embarkation: 19:30 / Disembarkation: 16:00
  • 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
  • "Working in a team is a skill I really improved on board during the watches."

    Phillip (24), 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

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