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Sal (CAPE VERDE) - Sal (CAPE VERDE)

28 January - 08 February 2015

11 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1650,-

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Oosterschelde:
Sal (CAPE VERDE) - Sal (CAPE VERDE)

28 January - 08 February 2015

Get to know this Archipelago of Cape Verde. Discover at least six of the islands this Journey. On average it takes you one day of sailing in between. At night you will be mostly anchor with the Ship. Giving you a broad view over the volcanic island(s) and a nice ocean breeze in the tropical heat. Dive into the deep blue ocean. Other nights you sail under the stars. The landings are carefully selected and at most of the islands there is a local guide to take your hand to discover the best places of the island. Open to all ages, minimum age 15 years.

Programme Outline

Ports

Key points

  • "Looking at the sea, and only sea, for so many days, clears the mind.  "

    Anu (23)

You sail on the Oosterschelde

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

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    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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  • Sailing on Morgenster During the Tall Ships Races

    Morgenster, July 2018

    Esbjerg-Sunderland-Esbjerg

    – by Elin Giese, Sweden, 2nd time Trainee

    Being a trainee on board a tall ship is an experience you can’t compare with everyday life. This is my short article about how it is to sail with the Morgenster before and during the Tall Ships Races.   We all met …

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