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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!
Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!
21 July - 04 August 2019
14 days, Picton Castle
From € 1595,-
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Book this journey21 July - 04 August 2019
Start your Sail Training journey in Bay City on Lake Huron, before setting course for the Straits of Mackinac to Lake Michigan and to the port of Green Bay. Then you will sail on towards Kenosha, Wisconsin, who will be a host of Tall Ships Challenge for the first time. Expect to spend your time sailing on the Great Lakes, discovering the beautiful nature of the region, and making friends with your new crew-mates. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 18 years. In order to ensure positive atmosphere on baord, all trainees must go through an application process before confirming the place on board – contact info@windseeker.org for details. Please make sure that you have relevant traveling documents for USA.
"Working in a team is a skill I really improved on board during the watches."
Deep water, square rigger, ocean voyaging at its best. The barque Picton Castle is known for her international voyages, crossing oceans and a high standard of seamanship training. This 179-foot sailing ship accommodates 52 people, including 12 professional crew members …
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Climbing the mast was an experience. We got to know the boat from a different perspective. There was a lot of wind in the mast for example. We all stepped a bit our of our comfort zones. We also learned …
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Valborg, July 2022
Finland
Dear reader, Today is the first day on board the Valborg in the Helsinki Harbour! It was the start of our two-week sailing program, from the 16th of July until the 30th of July, 2022. Initially, we would be sailing from …
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22 April - 19 July 2025
One voyage, two oceans, and countless unforgettable experiences! Join the Picton Castle as it sails from Nova Scotia, Canada, to the iconic Galapagos Islands, with stops in the Caribbean gems of Anguilla and Bonaire, and a passage through the Panama …
22 April - 28 May 2026
Embark on a 400-day journey of a lifetime aboard the Picton Castle, sailing from Canada down the North American coast, through the Panama Canal, and onward to the numerous enchanting islands of the Pacific, all the way to Tahiti. From …
20 July - 26 October 2025
Join the Picton Castle in the stunning Galapagos Islands and embark on a month-long voyage to Pitcairn Island. After days at sea, prepare for an extended exploration of French Polynesia. Sail between idyllic islands, discovering breathtaking landscapes, lush tropical nature, …