Gulden Leeuw: Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

International Exchange Tall Ships Races Sail Training

15-25: € 875,-
26-28 (at request): € 1015,-

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01 July - 08 July 2023

International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. New season, new adventure! Sail Gulden Leeuw in the Tall Ships Races and make lifelong memories. Get on board in Dutch Den Helder – a city with long maritime traditions – and sail across the North Sea to Hartlepool on the east coast of England. On board you will be responsible for running the Ship (under the guidance of the crew, of course!) Climb the masts, steer, navigate, learn to tie knots and trim the sails. Spend night watches getting to know your new friends and observing the stars in the middle of the sea. And in the day lay down in the net below the job to watch the waves and search for dolphins. Reach your destination and spend the last two days in port, participating in various events during Tall Ships Hartlepool. For young Windseekers aged 15-25, ages 26-28 at request.

The Tall Ships Races

Every year dozens of Tall Ships, as well as small ships and yachts gather for races and harbour events, which include Crew Parades, Crew Parties, competitions, concerts, fireworks and more. Every leg starts with Parade of Sail – a spectacular departure of all the Ships together, and ends with the last two days of the Journey spent in the destination port.

The Tall Ships Races 2023 will take the fleet across the North Sea 4 times! Starting in Den Helder, the Netherlands, the Ships will embark on Race 1 to Hartlepool in Great Britain. Race 2 will take them to Norwegian Fredrikstad, from where they will sail in Cruise in Company to Lerwick in the Shetlands. The final Race 3 will end back in Norway – this time in a charming town of Arendal.

Ports

Den Helder is a beautiful town in the Netherlands, situated at the very tip of the North Holland province, regularly hosting the Tall Ships events. Discover the town's sea connections by visiting the Marinemuseum and Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers. Take a break and go for a walk in the botanical gardens Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder or admire sea life in the Fort Kijkduin Museum and Aquarium.

Hartlepool is a British port on the east coast of the UK, with long traditions of maritime activity. In 2010, the town played host to the Tall Ships Races, receiving some 125 Tall Ships in its harbor. Once you're there, visit the nearby North York Moors national park, or relive the heyday of the British navy at the Maritime Experience. If you have come to like climbing the masts on board, there is a boulder park in Summerhill where you can reach for the top again!

Den Helder (NL)
Hartlepool (GB)

Key points

Dates: 1 July 2023 - 8 July 2023
Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
For Windseekers 15-25 years, age 26-28 at request
Windseekers joining: maximum 55
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
Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
Need to take with you on board: sleeping bags and towels

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