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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 July - 01 August 2026

8 days, Pascual Flores

From € 1000,-

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Tall Ships Races Sail Training

20-25: € 1000,-
26-70: € 1200,-

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Pascual Flores:
Stavanger (NO) - Aalborg (DK)

24 July - 01 August 2026

The Tall Ships Races 2026 Race 3. Join the last leg of this year’s event and help Pasucal Flores defende the title of last year’s champion! Sail out of Norwegian Stavanger in a beautiful Parade of Sail. Once at sea, it’s all hands on deck! Together with the international crew, you’ll hoist the sails, take the helm, and work in rotating watches day and night to navigate the ship toward Denmark. This leg combines the excitement of competition with the camaraderie of life at sea, where teamwork, determination, and the rhythm of the ocean become one. Feel the wind in your hair, the pull of the sails, and the thrill of the open water as you race towards the finish line. The voyage concludes in Aalborg, marking the grand finale of the Tall Ships Races 2026. Here, the port will come alive with music, parades, and celebrations. Join crews from around the world in the Crew Parade, exchange sea stories, and celebrate the end of an unforgettable summer of adventure aboard the legendary Pascual Flores.
Open to all Windseekers aged 20-70 (18-20 and 70-80 at request). Important: while everyone between the posted ages is welcome on board, be aware that this is not a dedicated youth journey.

The Tall Ships Races 2026

Each year, a diverse fleet of tall ships, small ships, and yachts come together to champion Sail Training and build international friendships among young people. To ensure youth participation, at least half of the crew must be between 15 and 25 years old. The vessels take part in thrilling races and Cruise in Company legs, sailing between host ports and immersing themselves in lively harbour festivals along the way.

Every journey begins with a joyful sail-out in a stunning Parade of Sail, leading into several days at sea before concluding with two exciting days in the destination port. Here, trainees take part in a variety of events, from the Crew Parade and award ceremonies to the Crew Party, games, and competitions. Are you ready to set sail on this unforgettable adventure?

Ports

Stavanger is a vibrant modern port with a charming historic district. Its picturesque old harbour offers a lively atmosphere right in the heart of the city. Stavanger boasts a rich cultural scene and is the perfect gateway to some of Norway’s most stunning natural landscapes. Don’t forget your hiking boots – the surrounding mountains promise unforgettable views. Discover the dramatic Lysefjord, hike to the famous Preikestolen and Kjerag cliffs, or unwind on the sandy beaches of Jæren.

Aalborg has shared a special connection with The Tall Ships Races since first hosting the event in 1999. Located on the Limfjord, the city was founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago and still proudly showcases its historic roots. Today, Aalborg is a modern, vibrant city with a rich cultural scene – home to theatres, a symphony orchestra, museums, and performance venues. It’s the perfect place to relax and reflect after an unforgettable sailing adventure.

  • Stavanger (NO)

  • Aalborg (DK)

Key points

  • Dates: 24 July 2026 - 1 August 2026
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • Open to all Windseekers aged 20-70
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English, Spanish and French
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels

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

    Anu (23)

You sail on the Pascual Flores

Shipping type: Schooner
Homeport: Torrevieja (ES)
Date built: 1917
Trainees: 12
Length: 43 m
Height of mast:
Sail: 400 m2

The Pascual Flores carries out a multitude of training programs for trainees who decide to sail aboard the Ship. During the journey, all the trainees participate in the sailing activities that are carried out on board: using the same sailing …

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Windseeker logs

  • Exploring Coastal Waters

    Morgenster Exchange@sea, July 2019

    Norway

    – by Trainees and Mentors

    We present to you: the logbook for the Youth Exchange ‘Exploring Coastal Waters’. This is a written account by participants and mentors Sija & Meri, who were in charge of this matter. It tells the story of our time on …

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  • Statsraad Lehmkul

    The Best Two Weeks of my Life!

    Statsraad Lehmkuhl, July 2016

    Antwerp - Lisbon

    – by Windseeker Manon

    The moment right before I began my sailing adventure I had a lot of fears and doubts. I have saved money for so long and I have worked really hard for it. What if I did not like the meals? …

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Photos

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STO Garant

This Journey is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme on STO Garant’s website (www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads).

This process is automatic and you do not need to do anything else. After receiving your booking, Windseeker will send you detailed information on how and when to pay for your journey – together with all the other important details.

 

What does it mean?

In short: you do not pay the booking amount to Windseeker but instead into an escrow account. This trust account holds your payment in reserve until your journey’s end. The booking amount is then released to Windseeker on the day after your trip ends. If Windseeker or the Ship should become financially insolvent before the end of your trip, STO Garant will implement the guarantee. The Guarantee Scheme details how you can make a claim under the guarantee in such cases. You can read more about this here.