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Brest (FR) - Den Helder (NL)

15 July - 25 July 2027

10 days, Morgenster

From € 1125,-

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International Exchange@sea Sail Training

15-25: € 1125,-

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Morgenster:
Brest (FR) - Den Helder (NL)

15 July - 25 July 2027

Green Channel Sailing Exchange: Exchange at Sea with a mini-regatta.
Join the Morgenster for a journey alongside Wylde Swan, sailing from Brest in France to Den Helder in the Netherlands. Sail together with young people from other countries, learning to steer and navigate, climb the masts, and make knots. Live together with trainees from other countries, try different cuisines, listen (and dance!) to international music, and learn how to thrive in a multicultural environment, supported by Windseeker mentors. Participate in a plastic research with a marine educator from The Ocean Movement: collect water samples, analyse them for microplastics, make your own plastic-free cosmetics, and learn about marine wildlife. Along the way, you will also join a friendly competition, racing the other vessels for honor and glory! Follow it up with bbq together on shore and make even more new friends. Finally, you will reach Den Helder, where a maritime festival will be held with great events to celebrate the end of your adventure.
The theme for this journey was designed by the participants. You can still join and give your input into the final program!
Open to young Windseekers aged 15-25 from the following countries: Belgium, Estonia, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands. Luxembourg – to be confirmed.

Ports

Brest is a major French port on the Atlantic coast, historically of strategic importance. Much of the town was destroyed during World War II, but some historic landmarks remain. Today Brest is an important navy port, so expect to see war ships berthed in the harbor. Every four years, Brest hosts the international festival of the sea, boats and sailors, with many Tall Ships attending. South of Brest you will find national park d’Armorique, a tranquil reserve where you can escape from the city.

Den Helder is a beautiful town in the Netherlands, situated at the very tip of the North Holland province, regularly hosting the Tall Ships events. Discover the town’s sea connections by visiting the Marinemuseum and Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers. Take a break and go for a walk in the botanical gardens Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder or admire sea life in the Fort Kijkduin Museum and Aquarium.

  • Brest (FR)

  • Den Helder (NL)

Key points

  • Dates: 15 July 2027 - 25 July 2027
  • Embarkation: 20:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers 15-25 years
  • Participating countries: Belgium, Estonia, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands. Luxembourg to be confirmed.
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 35
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes soft drinks (sold on board)
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • Available diets: regular (meat), vegetarian, (some) allergies. Gluten- and lactose-free only for trainees with allergies / medical needs.
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bags and towels
  • You will sleep in a hammock/bunk/mattress in a common room, or in a cabin.

  • "You have to try it! You will get to know a side of you that you didn’t think you had. I learned a lot, and I became more independent after this trip!"

    Amalie (20)

You sail on the Morgenster

Shipping type: Brig
Homeport: Den Helder (NL)
Date built: 1919
Trainees: 35
Length: 48 m
Height of mast: 29 m
Sail: 600 m2

Stop and Stare. This is what Marian and Harry Muter – the owners – had in mind, when people would look upon the Morgenster. And they succeeded. As a result of their refit, the Morgenster is a stunning and elegant …

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Windseeker logs

  • Log numero uno

    MORGENSTER

    SØNDERBORG, BALTIC

    – by Windseeker Jan

    De lange dagen op zee begonnen hun tol te eisen. Mijn 19-jarige collega Windseekers voelde hun laarzen gaan koken. Tijd voor wat whoopie in het stuurhuis!

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  • Sailing Ship in the Tropics

    Anne Margeretha

    Tropics

    – by Annet

    Sometimes you have afternoons which are exactly how you thought they would be on a sailing ship in the tropes: the sun just right above your head, a cool breeze in the front, lightly cracking sails and murmuring waves… You are …

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