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Helsinki (FI) - Tallinn (EE)

06 July - 13 July 2024

7 days, Johann Smidt

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Tall Ships Races Sail Training

15-25: € 420,-
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Johann Smidt:
Helsinki (FI) - Tallinn (EE)

06 July - 13 July 2024

The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 1. Explore the Gulf of Finland in this spectacular journey of discovery and learning. Step on board and meet your new crew mates, before leaving Helsinki in a Parade of Sail. What a sight – and you get to enjoy it from the water! Sail the Excelsior in three watches, learning to steer, navigate, and trim the sails. Make new friends, and explore the beautiful islands along the way, stopping somewhere in a small harbour or a remote anchorage for a swim in the fresh waters of the Baltic! Make your way to the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn, and spend the last two days in port, exchanging sea stories with the crews of other vessels. Participate in Crew Parade, Crew Party, games and competitions, and make lasting memories before saying goodbye.
For all Windseekers aged 15+

Ports

Helsinki is the capital city of Finland with a population of about 600,000 people. It has been established in 1550. Take a ferry to visit the Fortress of Suomenlinna or the Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. If you prefer to stay on the mainland you can't miss the Rock Church - literally built into rocks. Other attractions include the Esplanadi Park, Hakaniemi Market and lots of museum. Fans of architecture cannot miss the Finnish National Theater and the Lutheran Chathedral.

Tallinn is a capital of Estonia, situated on the north coast of the country. It lies on the shore of Baltic Sea, in the Bay of Finland. When visiting, you must see the old town dating back to the medieval times and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of course you can't miss the Estonian Maritime Museum which depicts the country's long maritime traditions. The Seaplane Harbour is a high tech museum which offers a very unique experience while climbing Kohtuotsa will provide you with a beautiful vista.

  • Helsinki (FI)

  • Tallinn (EE)

Key points

  • Dates: 6 July 2024 - 13 July 2024
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 15
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and German
  • Price includes accommodation and food
  • Price excludes: transportation costs to and from the ship
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bag, pillowcase, sheets and towels

  • "It was an absolute joy to steer for hours when the wind was blowing, and even when it was completely dead. I loved to see the sea, I loved the silence of the ocean."

    Barnabas (22), Hungary

You sail on the Johann Smidt

Shipping type: Two-masted schooner
Homeport: Bremen
Date built: 1974
Trainees: 30
Length: 36,30 m
Height of mast: 32,1 m
Sail: 470 m2

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Windseeker logs

  • The Archipelago of Ideas

    Valborg, July 2022

    Finland

    – by Mentor Davide and Trainees

    DAY 1, July 16th Everyone arrived! Time for introductions, getting to know each other better and getting familiar with the totally new environment that will host this big family for two weeks at sea. All trainees and mentors are overwhelmed by …

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  • We sail together. We sweat together. We smile together.

    Vega Gamleby

    Gothenburg - Blyth - Gothenburg

    – by the Trainees

    Logbook trainees Vega Gamleby 2016 Gothenburg-Blyth-Gothenburg Part 1: 23-24 August We sail together. We sweat together. We smile together. We are friends. We are family. We are the champion.   23-August-2016: Linda Today it was a wonderful day. We started with a climb lesson for the …

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