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Bergen (NO) - Shetland (GB) - Bergen (NO)

26 April - 02 May 2017

6 days, Statsraad Lehmkuhl

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Statsraad Lehmkuhl:
Bergen (NO) - Shetland (GB) - Bergen (NO)

26 April - 02 May 2017

Folk Music voyage Bergen – Shetland – Bergen. This is a shanty voyage for anyone who loves to sail and sing! The Statsraad Lehmkuhl will take you from Bergen in Norway to the Shetland for the Shetland Folk Festival 2017. Expect daily shanty singing on board since “a singing ship is a happy ship” and everyone knows that singing helps with the work. Arrival Shetland 28th April 9:00 hour. Departure Shetland 30 April 9:00 hour. Open for all Windseekers, minium age 15 years.

Ports

Bergen is the gateway to the Fjords of Norway and a well-established cruise port. It’s an international city packed with history and tradition, a big city with small-town charm and atmosphere. Stroll around old streets and alleyways, and mingle with the crowds at the Fish Market. Saunter along the listed wooden buildings at Bryggen to the old fortress at Bergenhus, or call in at one of Bergen’s museums and galleries. The panoramic views of the city, the fjord and the ocean are breathtaking.

Shetland is a Scottish archipelago, with traces of human activity dating back to 4.000 b.c. With so much (pre)history it’s no wonder that there are many archeological sites. Visit the Broch of Mousa, Scalloway Castle & Museum or walk in the Vikings’ footsteps and learn about this fascinating culture. If you’re a nature-loving Windseeker, Shetland has a lot to offer you, including hiking trips and wildlife watching. And you will, of course, meet a lot of famous Shetland Ponies!

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Key points

  • Dates: 26 April 2017 - 2 May 2017
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 150
  • 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: sleeping bags and towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a hammock
  • "I learned a lot about both sailing and sustainability, and the social life was amazing."

    Thea (20), Denmark

You sail on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Lehmkuhl
Shipping type: Bark
Homeport: Bergen (NO)
Date built: 1914
Trainees: 150
Length: 98m
Height of mast: 48 m
Sail: 2026 m2

Cinematic action! Norway's largest sailing vessel looks like a real film set: The Statsraad Lehmkuhl has an impressive and romantic appearance with the length of 98 metres and over 2000 m² of sail - you'd better roll up your sleeves! …

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