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Saint Martin (FR) - Cuba (CU)

12 April - 27 April 2017

15 days, Oosterschelde

From € 2250,-

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4 persons cabin p.p.p.: € 2250,-
2 persons cabin p.p.p.: € 2650,-

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Oosterschelde:
Saint Martin (FR) - Cuba (CU)

12 April - 27 April 2017

Saint Martin-Cuba, Caribbean Sailing Experience. When you think of the Caribbean you imagine sun, sea and idyllic islands. And it is very suitable for sailing. On this voyage you have quite some miles to cover. Instead of a lot of short legs and stops, you will have a few longer legs with a few days and nights at sea, and after a bit more time to explore the places you visit. A voyage for the lover of sailing, but with exceptional destinations to make this an even more “must do”. Open for all ages, miniumum age 15 years.

Ports

Saint Martin is a Caribbean island, divided into a Dutch part and a French part. Its warm climate will help you adjust to the pace of life on the island, but if you want to do more than sip piña coladas, you'll find plenty to do. Visit the old fort St. Louis, overlooking Marigot bay, the French Quarter (Orleans), and Paradise Peak. Or stand at Princess Juliana Airport where you can nearly touch the planes as they fly over you. Discover the beautiful beaches of Simpson Bay and swim in the ocean.

  • Saint Martin (FR)

  • Santiago de Cuba (CU)

Key points

  • Dates: 12 April 2017 - 27 April 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 9:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 24
  • 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: towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin
  • "It was cozy and comfortable, but hard work and exciting."

    Keshan (17), UK

You sail on the Oosterschelde

Oosterschelde
Shipping type: Three-masted topsail schooner
Homeport: Rotterdam (NL)
Date built: 1917
Trainees: 24
Length: 50 m
Height of mast: 36 m
Sail: 891 m2

An adventurous classic; stepping on board this monumental beauty is like stepping into another world. The atmosphere on board the Oosterschelde is one filled with history and adventure. The classical interior and brass polished details make you feel right at …

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Windseeker logs

  • Arrival at Mindelo, Sao Vicente

    Europa

    Mindelo, Sao Vicente

    – by Windseeker Jules

    All the things to do: maintenance on board, going for a walk down town, having a beach day, taking a taxi around the island, exploring neighbouring islands by ferry, going out to eat and drink... A jolly good time it was …

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  • Wylde Swan

    Salty Eyelashes and the Endless Ocean

    Wylde Swan, 14 October - 21 November

    Sailing from Harlingen to Tenerife. On board: crew and trainees

    – by Jeske Zijlstra, Deckhand

    After a night of playing with the anchor, it's time to set sail again. Without any sleep, we're preparing the Ship for strong backwinds and high waves. For Barry (the small sail) it’s the perfect time to show up. Carefully putting …

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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