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Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX) - Szczecin (PL)

20 July - 04 August 2024

15 days, Johann Smidt

From € 840,-

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Tall Ships Races Sail Training

15-25: € 840,-
26+ : € 1300,-

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Johann Smidt:
Turku (FI) - Mariehamn (AX) - Szczecin (PL)

20 July - 04 August 2024

*Last place available.* The Tall Ships Races 2024: Cruise in Company 2 + Race 3 combination voyage. Sail Johann Smidt in not one, but two legs of the Tall Ships Races! Join a Cruise in Company, and get to know the ship and your crew mates, while sailing from Turku to Mariehamn. Spend some time learning to sail, and exploring new places, before taking a break to participate in a large Tall Ship event. Enjoy a few days of port activities, before embarking on an adventurous race across the Baltic Sea to Poland. Having gained your sea legs in the previous part of the journey, you will now be able to focus on winning the race! Reach Szczecin and spend the last two days in port, once again joining the crew-exclusive activities.
For all Windseekers aged 15+

Ports

Turku is a Finnish city dating back to the XIII century. Join in the ships' spectacular route through the Turku Archipelago before being brought right into the middle of the city on the banks of the Aura River. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the medieval castle, Forum Marinum maritime centre, or one of many art museums. Take a stroll down the river bank to find your favourite little restaurant or cafe.

Szczecin in North-Western Poland has a deep commitment to sail training. Discover the Underground City Trails: a network of bunkers from WWII with their unique atmosphere. If you're more of an outdorsy type, take a canoe along the Odra river or explore Bukowe Hills which hide the ruins of old bridges and are home to numerous boars and deer. Visit one of many museums or the Castle of Pomeranian Dukes or the beautiful rose gardens.

  • Turku (FI)

  • Szczecin (PL)

Key points

  • Dates: 20 July 2024 - 4 August 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

  • "I loved the bond we all made together, and how we had to help each other sailing the ship and setting sails."

    Mia Rosa (17), Denmark

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

  • Stargazing at Starpoint

    Tecla, September 2014

    – by Captain Gijs

    Finally, after two and a half days of motor sailing, we are able to carry on under sail alone. A bit later than expected, but still very welcome, the ESE-ly winds have filled our sails again. Progress has been good …

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  • Clean Circle Navigators 2019: plastic research

    – by Maarten Erich, Science Coordinator of By The Ocean We Unite
    & Anna Gudarowska, Windseeker

    In 2019 Windseeker teamed up with By the Ocean we Unite (now: The Ocean Movement) for the first time. In the summer 148 Windseekers took part in the first Sustainable Sailing journeys (now: Clean Circle Navigators) on four Tall Ships. …

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