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

Riga (LV) - Klaipeda (LI)

24 July - 29 July 2016

5 days, Eye of the Wind

From € 1250,-

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Sail Training

Normal price: € 1250,-

Book this journey

Eye of the Wind:
Riga (LV) - Klaipeda (LI)

24 July - 29 July 2016

Step on board of Eye of the Wind, the Journey starts in the Latvian capital Riga and is ideal for nature lovers. Sailing within sight of the coastline is the name of the program for this Journey. The beaches of the Kurzeme mainland stretch out on the horizon. You will enjoy shore excursions in Ventspils and Liepaja alternate with nights at the anchorage. The port of destination is the Lithuanian harbor of Klaipeda, where the Sea Festival – a grand get-together of traditional Tall Ships – will take place upon our arrival.

Ports

Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia, dating back to the beginning of the 13th century. The Old Town of Riga is a World Heritage Site. Take a walk around the town, discover the Soviet heritage, explore the whimsical Sun Museum or spend a day at the beach.

  • Riga (LV)

Key points

  • Dates: 24 July 2016 - 29 July 2016
  • Embarkation: 19:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • 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

  • "I learned a lot about both sailing and sustainability, and the social life was amazing."

    Thea (20), 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

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Windseeker logs

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