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Sarnia (CA) - Kingsville (CA) - Erie (US)

11 August - 25 August 2019

14 days, Picton Castle

From € 1595,-

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Normal price: € 1595,-

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Picton Castle:
Sarnia (CA) - Kingsville (CA) - Erie (US)

11 August - 25 August 2019

Boarding the Picton Castle in Sarnia on the southern bank of Lake Huron, you will then make your way through the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River to Lake Erie. Visit Kingsville, near the southernmost point of land in Canada. Afterwards you will cross the lake towards the US, disembarking in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania. Enjoy the summer days spent sailing on the Great Lakes, and evenings under the stars. Switch off for a while, and exchange the ringind of your cellphone for the sound of waves crashing against the hull. Discover yourself in a new light and come back full of energy and great memories. 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. Important: please make sure that your travel documents are in order for both visited countries.

Ports

Sarnia, by the Lake Huron, is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is connected to the US city of Port Huron with the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River. There are over 100 parks in Sarnia, including the lakeside Canatara Park and Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area. The Germain Park is famous for its flowers. You can also visit the Stones ‘n Bones Museum where you might get the tour from the owners themselves.

Key points

  • Dates: 11 August 2019 - 25 August 2019
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 18 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 40
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • 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: sleeping bags and towels

  • "It is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Being a sailor only takes passion and motivation."

    Axel (23), France

You sail on the Picton Castle

Picton Castle sailing all sails
Shipping type: Barque
Homeport: Avatiu, Cook Islands
Date built: 1928
Trainees: 40
Length: 45m
Height of mast: 29,57m
Sail: 1157m2

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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Windseeker logs

  • The Tall Ships Races 2020 postponed to 2021

    – by Windseeker

    New dates for the Tall Ships Races 2020 - postponed to 2021   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Tall Ships Races 2020 have been postponed by the organiser - Sail Training International. Instead of 2020, the Races will take place in August …

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  • A busy and productive day at sea

    Gulden Leeuw, July 2015

    Aalborg

    – by Trainees Charlotte and Pernille

    Charlotte (26), UK We were lucky as a watch this morning and didn’t go on sail watch until 8 a.m. Some people had to get up to make breakfast but the rest of us enjoyed our lie-in and were bright-eyed and …

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Photos

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