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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Greenwich (GB) - Sines (PT)

15 April - 30 April 2017

15 days, Jolie Brise

From € 1600,-

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Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta Sail Training

25 : € 1600,-
> 25 : € 1750,-

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Jolie Brise:
Greenwich (GB) - Sines (PT)

15 April - 30 April 2017

Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta – Race 1. Voyage of 14 nights at the vessel. Join the Jolie Brise in Royal Greenwich (GB) on the 15th April ready to set sail for Sines (PT) the following day. You will arrive in Sines by 29th April, where a magnificent 3 day festival will greet you. There will be cultural tours, a crew parade and crew party, to name just a few activities in port. Only places left for trainees age 15-25 years.

Ports

Greenwich is a district of southeast London, notable for its role in Maritime history. Opulent buildings dot the shorelines of the Thames River, and the famous Cutty Sark clipper is on display here. Greenwich has a village feel, and its parks and riverside pubs make for a rewarding stroll around the area, while the rest of London is within easy reach by underground. Visit the National Maritime Museum, the Imperial War museum, or go window-shopping in Greenwich’s affluent shopping streets.

Sines is a small Portugese city with a large port, famous for being the birthplace od Vasco da Gama. Formerly a fishing village, the town center retained its quiant atmosphere, despite fast-paced industrialisation. Today you can relax on ofe of the beautiful beaches or, if you feel like taking a walk, climp up to the XV-century castle and take in the beautiful vista.

  • Greenwich (GB)

  • Sines (PT)

Key points

  • Dates: 15 April 2017 - 30 April 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 8
  • 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
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bag, pillowcase, sheets and towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin
  • "Amazing experience. Amazing people. Amazing memories."

    Joanna (21), Iceland

You sail on the Jolie Brise

Ship Jolie Brise
Shipping type: Gaff Cutter
Homeport: Southampton (UK)
Date built: 1913
Trainees: 8-9
Length: 24m
Height of mast: 24m
Sail: 350 sq Ft

Fast and educational sailing. On Jolie Brise the crew are highly professional sailors and dedicated instructors. In the Tall Ships Races they sail the boat competitively. As a trainee, you will be involved in all aspects of running the vessel …

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Windseeker logs

  • A Gentle Reminder of How Far We’ve Come

    Gulden Leeuw, August 2017

    Halifax - Le Havre Atlantic Crossing

    – by Trainees

    August 3rd Hannson Paul, Phil Truchon Second day ocean sailing in Rendez-Vous 2017, all is going well so far. Yesterday we had to take down all the sails and begin to use our engine towards the next checkpoint due to the lack …

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  • We were flying over the water with the power of the sails under our feet

    – by

    Today was the day that my adventure started: I would depart from Brest France to Langesund Norway on a 12 day long sailing voyage. I met different people from various nationalities, with whom we would create beautiful friendships.

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Photos

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