Fair Jeanne: Louisburg (CA) - Lunenburg (CA)

Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta Sail Training

Normal price: € 595,-

Book this journey

05 August - 10 August 2017

This voyage will take you along the coast of Nova Scotia from Louisburg to Lunenburg. Perfect for new sailors, the journey combines exciting port activities with 3 days of sailing. If you want to test out your sea legs, this is the journey for you! Expect lots of fun in ports and really great sailing.Open to Windseekers between 15 and 25 years old.

Ports

Lunenburg is a Canadian port town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Historically the town was involved in several wars, including the American Revolution. Today the town is a fishery port and has several small shipyards that have managed to preserve the skills of the sailing era. Did you know that the replica of the ‘Bounty’ was built here? Visit the historic city centre on foot or by horse and carriage, and enjoy a leisurely hike in the grassy hills of the surrounding countryside.

Key points

Dates: 5 August 2017 - 10 August 2017
Embarkation: 9:00 / Disembarkation: 15:00
For Windseekers age 15-25 years
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

"This adventure brings a lot of feelings with it, it's a wake-up call for life."

Ian (20), Belgium

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Shipping type: Brigantine

Homeport: Ottawa (CA)

Date built: 1978-1982

Trainees: 24

Length: 33,5m

Height of mast: 24,4m

Sail: -

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