Patricia: Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

18-25: € 780,-
26+ (fully booked): € 1040,-

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01 July - 08 July 2023

*Only places for trainees younger than 26 available* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join Patricia for the exciting race across the North Sea! Step on board in Dutch harbour city of Den Helder and leave in a Parade of Sali, getting a unique chance to admire many international Tall Ships from the sea. Hoist the sails and set course for Great Britain, sailing with all the other vessels to see who will get the line honours. You will sail Patricpa in shifts – watches – day and night, until you reach the finish line. Make your way to Hartlepool for the final two days on board, to participate in port activities and meet the crews from other vessels.
For all Windseekers aged 18+

The Tall Ships Races

Every year dozens of Tall Ships, as well as small ships and yachts gather for races and harbour events, which include Crew Parades, Crew Parties, competitions, concerts, fireworks and more. Every leg starts with Parade of Sail – a spectacular departure of all the Ships together, and ends with the last two days of the Journey spent in the destination port.

The Tall Ships Races 2023 will take the fleet across the North Sea 4 times! Starting in Den Helder, the Netherlands, the Ships will embark on Race 1 to Hartlepool in Great Britain. Race 2 will take them to Norwegian Fredrikstad, from where they will sail in Cruise in Company to Lerwick in the Shetlands. The final Race 3 will end back in Norway – this time in a charming town of Arendal.

Ports

Den Helder is a beautiful town in the Netherlands, situated at the very tip of the North Holland province, regularly hosting the Tall Ships events. Discover the town's sea connections by visiting the Marinemuseum and Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers. Take a break and go for a walk in the botanical gardens Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder or admire sea life in the Fort Kijkduin Museum and Aquarium.

Hartlepool is a British port on the east coast of the UK, with long traditions of maritime activity. In 2010, the town played host to the Tall Ships Races, receiving some 125 Tall Ships in its harbor. Once you're there, visit the nearby North York Moors national park, or relive the heyday of the British navy at the Maritime Experience. If you have come to like climbing the masts on board, there is a boulder park in Summerhill where you can reach for the top again!

Den Helder (NL)
Hartlepool (GB)

Key points

Dates: 1 July 2023 - 8 July 2023
Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 years
Windseekers joining: maximum 10
No sailing experience required!
Price includes accommodation and food
Price excludes: transportation costs to and from the ship
Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
Need to take with you on board: sleeping bag, pillowcase, towels

"As crew, there is nothing better then standing back and seeing the trainees do all the work - and do it perfectly!"

Jet (31), Netherlands

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Date built: 2014

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Height of mast:

Sail: 339.6 sqm

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