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Sal (CAPE VERDE) - Sal (CAPE VERDE)

03 January - 14 January 2015

11 days, Oosterschelde

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> 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.

Ports

Key points

  • "I loved the bond we all made together, and how we had to help each other sailing the ship and setting sails."

    Mia Rosa (17), Denmark

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

  • Almost Home

    Oosterschelde

    Cape Verde - Netherlands

    – by crew Oosterschelde

    In a way we’re having bad luck: the English Channel is an area with a lot of traffic. Unfortunately we cannot see it. On our last day at sea the temperature dropped till 7 degrees (above zero, fortunately) and the …

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  • 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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Photos

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