Patricia: Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

18-25: € 970,-
26+: € 1300,-

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08 July - 17 July 2023

*FULLY BOOKED* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Ready, steady, go! Dust off your competitive spirit and step on board the Patricia for a race from Great Britain to Norway. Not a leisurely cruise, this journey is about racing the other vessels to the finish line! Together with other trainees you will steer, trim the sails, and navigate in order to reach all the way points and successfully reach your destination. Afterwards, you will spend two days in Fredrikstad, participating in crew-exclusive events and representing Patricia in Crew Parade, award ceremony, and friends competitions, before dancing with other international trainees at the Crew Party.
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

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!

100 km south of Oslo, Fredrikstad is a coastal town, on the East side of the Oslofjord. Fredrikstad has a mix of old and new - The 'Gamlebyen' Old Town is a well-preserved star fort, across the water from the modern waterfront. Visit the 16th-century Kongsten fort, or Scandinavia's largest model railway. Fredrikstad has successfully been a host port for the Tall Ship Races before, welcoming sailors and visitors with great events.

Hartlepool (GB)
Fredrikstad (NO)

Key points

Dates: 8 July 2023 - 17 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

"A very fun, refreshing but also a very challenging trip that really moves your comfort zones."

Angelina (17), Denmark

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