Kapitan Borchardt: Esbjerg (DK) - Stavanger (NO)

15-25: € 820,-
> 25: € 860,-

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20 July - 28 July 2018

Tall Ships Races 2018: Cruise in Company. Join Kapitan Borchardt in a Danish city of Esbjerg and sail out in a Parade of Sail with other vessels on a trip to Norway. Enjoy the more laid back cruising experience while still getting to participate in harbour activities for which the Tall Ships Races are famous! Learn to steer and navigate, hoist the sails and stand on lookout; join the Crew Party for the participants from dozens of international vessels taking part in the event and represent your Ship in friendly competitions and the Crew Parade. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

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 modern port, but retains a small historic district. The lovely old harbour is a favourite stopover for big cruiseships that tower over the buildings. The city has a lively cultural scene, and is surrounded by numerous outdoor destinations well worth a visit. Explore the narrow, rocky Lysefjord and the mountains Preikestolen and Kjerag, or relax on Jæren's beaches. Make sure to bring hiking boots, as the mountains stand over 1000 meters tall.

Esbjerg (DK)
Stavanger (NO)

Key points

Dates: 20 July 2018 - 28 July 2018
Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
Windseekers joining: maximum 30
No sailing experience required!
Official language on board: English and German
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
French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers

"A thrilling journey full of breath-taking moments which have taught me that live should always be lived at its fullest."

Jorge (18), Spain

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Shipping type: Three-masted gaff-rigged schooner

Homeport: Gdansk

Date built: 1918

Trainees: 33

Length: 33,91m

Height of mast: 27 m

Sail: 600m2

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