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Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT) - Horta, Azores (PT) - Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT)

25 August - 07 September 2021

13 days, Patricia

From € 1330,-

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Sail Training

15-26: € 1330,-
26+: € 1890,-
26+ when booking for 2 or more people: € 1701

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Patricia:
Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT) - Horta, Azores (PT) - Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT)

25 August - 07 September 2021

Cruising in the Azores. Join Patricia for beautiful two weeks in the remote Atlantic archipelago of the Azores. Step on board in Ponta Delgada to begin your adventure! Sail to Flores, Corvo, Horta and Sao Jorge (conditions permitting) before disembarking back in Ponta Delgada. Explore these famous islands, which have long been a port of call for ships crossing the ocean. Admire the nature, from beautiful landscapes to exotic wildlife. Search the waves for dolphins and whales, enjoy the digital detox and discover the local gems. For all Windseekers aged 15+ Special offer for trainees sailing for a full price (26 and older): bring a friend and both of you will have a 10% discount!

Ports

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores - a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It's located on the São Miguel Island. The city dates back to the 15th century, when a fishing village was first established in the area. The beautiful architecture makes Ponta Delgada a charming place to walk through. Spend some time discovering the City Gates and the City Hall, before relaxing in the Campo de São Francisco square. Don't miss the magnificent botanical garden!

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores - a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It's located on the São Miguel Island. The city dates back to the 15th century, when a fishing village was first established in the area. The beautiful architecture makes Ponta Delgada a charming place to walk through. Spend some time discovering the City Gates and the City Hall, before relaxing in the Campo de São Francisco square. Don't miss the magnificent botanical garden!

  • Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT)

  • Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT)

Key points

  • Dates: 25 August 2021 - 7 September 2021
  • Embarkation: 16:30 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 10
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Price includes accommodation and food during sailing, excludes food while in port
  • Price excludes: transportation costs to and from the ship, food costs when in port, and harbour dues to be shared equally between all crew
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bag, pillowcase, towels
  • "I became much more confident and explored my limits."

    Aron (18)

You sail on the Patricia

Shipping type: Sloop Marconi 9/10
Homeport:
Date built: 2014
Trainees:
Length: 16.76 m
Height of mast:
Sail: 339.6 sqm

STV (Sail Training Vessel) Patricia was launched for the first time in 2014. It’s an Xp55. X-yachts is a Danish brand. All X-yachts are very fast. On top of that the “p” in Xp stands for “performance”, opposite to “c” …

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Windseeker logs

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    – by Windseeker

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    – by Maarten Erich, Science Coordinator of The Ocean Movement

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