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Sal (CAPE VERDE) - Sal (CAPE VERDE)

03 January - 14 January 2015

11 days, Oosterschelde

From € 1650,-

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persons cabin p.p.p. : € 1650,-
> persons cabin p.p.p. : € 1875,-

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

03 January - 14 January 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 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.

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Key points

  • "At first I didn't know what to expect and I felt kind of insecure, but the crew was really amazing and I had an unforgettable journey."

    Finn (15), Belgium

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

  • Wylde Swan

    Endless Ocean Views

    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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  • With 8.3 knots, we flew over the water

    – by

    We had perfect learning opportunities throughout the day since we had good winds with almost no waves, and the perfect weather to practice! We had a couple of tackings during the day so we learned quickly. Around 16.00 hours we …

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Photos

  • Oosterschelde
  • Cape Verde Islands
  • Cape Verde Islands Oosterschelde market
  • Cape Verde Islands Oosterschelde
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