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Hanko (FIN) - Turku (FIN)

27 July - 01 August 2014

5 days, Mir

From € 272,-

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25 years: € 272,-
> 25 years: € 320,-

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Mir:
Hanko (FIN) - Turku (FIN)

27 July - 01 August 2014

Sail along the Finnish coast with the Gangut Regatta 2014 and experience the festivities in Turku! Open to all ages. Advise age minimum age 18 years and up.

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  • "It is an experience of a lifetime. It feels like escaping from the real world and coming into a world of adventure."

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You sail on the Mir

Sail Training Ship
Shipping type: Full rigged ship
Homeport: St Petersburg (RU)
Date built: 1987
Trainees: 46
Length: 109.6m
Height of mast: 52m
Sail: 29,997 square feet

Mir is regarded by many as the fastest Class A sail training ship in the world. Since 1996, she won the the Tall Ship Races five times! Since 1990, up to 60 trainees of all ages are welcome on board …

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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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  • How to avoid and deal with seasickness

    – by Windseeker

    A lot of Windseekers mention the fear of seasickness as one of their biggest pre-journey anxieties. Most of us have been there, and lived to tell the tale. Today we come to you with a handful of advice on how …

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