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Lanzarote (ES) - Fuerteventura (ES) - Lanzarote (ES)

07 January - 14 January 2017

7 days, Eye of the Wind

From € 875,-

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Eye of the Wind:
Lanzarote (ES) - Fuerteventura (ES) - Lanzarote (ES)

07 January - 14 January 2017

Leave winter behind for a sailing vacation in the Canary Islands. Enjoy the nice winds of the region, along with much sunshine. Sail from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura and back. Swim in the ocean, relax on the beach; take walks on those fascinating volcanic islands and say Hi to the dolphins frolicking in the waves. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Lanzarote is one of 7 main islands in the Spanish Canary Islands Archipelago on the Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as a “volcano island”. For the evidence of ongoing volcanic activity visit the Timanfaya National Park and Cueva de los Verdes. Go swimming, snorkelling or windsurfing in the blue waters or relax on the beach, or visit the cactus garden. You can also take a stroll through one of the small towns and try the local wine.

Fuerteventura is one of the largest of the Canary Islands archipelago, on the Atlantic Ocean. Its beautiful landscapes provide for a lot of adventures for nature enthusiasts. Go swimming in the blue ocean or try one of the variety of water sports offered, from snorkelling to windsurfing. Hike in one of the national parks. Relax on a beach and enjoy the Canarian nightlife.

  • Lanzarote (ES)

  • Lanzarote (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 7 January 2017 - 14 January 2017
  • Embarkation: 19:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years (age 12-15 at request)
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 12
  • 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
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin
  • "I have met new people, been up in the mast, seen indescribable sunsets and laughed a lot. Learning how to sail a ship has been the coolest thing I have done so far and I have confidence in what I do now."

    Annette (18), Denmark

You sail on the Eye of the Wind

Shipping type: Brigantine
Homeport: Jersey
Date built: 1911
Trainees: 12
Length: 40.23m
Height of mast: 26,30 m
Sail: 750 m2

More than 100 years ago a sailing legend came to life: in 1911, the German Lühring shipyard built a gaff schooner named Friedrich. In 1955 she ran aground in a heavy strom off the Swedish west coast. The wreck was …

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Windseeker logs

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    – by Ola

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    Thalassa, July 2021

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    – by Trainees

    Sunday, 11th of July Once we arrived in Boulogne sûr Mer we had to wait until 9 o'clock before the embarkation on the Thalassa. So we walked a bit around the festival and the harbour. Then we met more people who …

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Photos

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