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Esbjerg (DK) - Stavanger (NO)

20 July - 28 July 2018

8 days, Helena

From € 675,-

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Helena:
Esbjerg (DK) - Stavanger (NO)

20 July - 28 July 2018

Tall Ships Races 2018 – Cruise in Company. Sail the Helena from Danish Esbjerg to Stavanger in Norway in the Cruise in Company leg of the Tall Ships Races. This voyage is not a race, instead it gives you time to relax, learn and take in the surroundings. Despite that, you are still part of the event and you can expect activities for the crews in port. Languages on board: English and Swedish. Age 15-25 years, age 25+ at request.

Programme Outline

Ports

Esbjerg is a beautiful coastal city in the South-West of Denmark, with the second biggest harbour in Denmark – a lively place full of fishing and shipping activities. You can observe the town’s maritime history in its attractions: from the Fisheries- and Maritime Museum, Esbjerg Skibet statue to the Men at Sea monument, everything brings you back to the sea. Visit also the Ribe Vikinge Center, a fun outdoor museum where you will meet the Vikings themselves!

Stavanger is a vibrant modern port with a charming historic district. Its picturesque old harbour offers a lively atmosphere right in the heart of the city. Stavanger boasts a rich cultural scene and is the perfect gateway to some of Norway’s most stunning natural landscapes. Don’t forget your hiking boots – the surrounding mountains promise unforgettable views. Discover the dramatic Lysefjord, hike to the famous Preikestolen and Kjerag cliffs, or unwind on the sandy beaches of Jæren.

  • Esbjerg (DK)

  • Stavanger (NO)

Key points

  • Dates: 20 July 2018 - 28 July 2018
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers age 15-25 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 24
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Swedish
  • 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: sleeping bags and towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • "Looking at the sea, and only sea, for so many days, clears the mind.  "

    Anu (23)

You sail on the Helena

Shipping type: Schooner
Homeport: Turku (FI)
Date built: 1992
Trainees: 24
Length: 40 m
Height of mast: 34 m
Sail: max 580 m2

The schooner "Helena" has proved herself to be a fast and seaworthy sailing boat by virtue of her stylish construction and rigging. She is a prime example of the high standards in the Finnish art of boatbuilding. This flag ship …

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Windseeker logs

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    For me, the day began at 06:45 because Maartje (from the blue watch) and I went for a run. When we came back, there was a lovely breakfast waiting for us. At 10 AM, we left the harbour. The weather was …

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  • Mentoring on The Maybe

    Maybe, July 2017

    – by Killian Borland (17)

    I was a youth volunteer on The Maybe for the month of June 2017. It was an experience that I will never forget. I loved every minute of it. One of the best things about sailing on The Maybe is that …

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