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Aalborg (DK) - Rostock (DE)

04 August - 06 August 2015

2 days, Santa Maria Manuela

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Santa Maria Manuela:
Aalborg (DK) - Rostock (DE)

04 August - 06 August 2015

Experience the final events of the Tall Ships Races 2015 in Aalborg, and then set sail to Rostock, Germany on board the Santa Maria Manuela. It’s the ideal follow-up Journey for Windseekers who participated in the final leg of the TSR 2015, but are ready for more sailing. This short but sweet trip will get you from Denmark to Germany in 2 days, and will give you a chance to put your Tall Ship sailing skills to practice. Your fellow Windseekers are likely also TSR veterans, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to exchange your adventure tales. It’s also a great way to get to know a new Tall Ship and broaden your experience. Book now, and look forward to a few extra days of wind in your hair and rope in your hands! Prenight and one afternight possible 60 EUR p.p.p.n. Open to all ages, minimum age 14 years.

Ports

The final leg of the Tall Ships Races 2015 will finish in the grand port of Aalborg. Aalborg has had a love affair with The Tall Ships Races since 1999, when the city hosted the event for the first time. Aalborg is situated at the Liim Fiord where it was founded by Vikings over 1000 years ago. Today Aalborg is a modern city with visible historic roots. Its theatres, symphony orchestra, performance venues, and museums, make Aalborg a great place to wind down after an exhilarating Sail adventure.

Rostock is a large city on the Warnow River, and home to one of the oldest universities in the world. One of the most picturesque places in Rostock is the Neuer Markt (New Market Square), with the Town Hall – that was originally built in the 13th century in Brick Gothic style. The square also preserved six original, carefully restored gable houses from the 15th and 16th centuries. There are a lot more historical and cultural sights to see in this city. So go ahead, and explore!

Key points

  • Dates: 4 August 2015 - 6 August 2015
  • Embarkation: 8:00 / Disembarkation: 16:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 14 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 50
  • 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
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • "As crew, there is nothing better then standing back and seeing the trainees do all the work - and do it perfectly!"

    Jet (31), Netherlands

You sail on the Santa Maria Manuela

Santa Maria Manuela
Shipping type: Grand Bank Schooner
Homeport: Aveiro (PT)
Date built: 1937
Trainees: 50
Length: 68,64m
Height of mast: 37 m
Sail: 1130 m2

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