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Isafjordur (IS) - Isafjordur (IS)

18 June - 25 June 2019

7 days, Tecla

From € 1240,-

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15-25 years: € 1240,-
>25: € 1440,-

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Tecla:
Isafjordur (IS) - Isafjordur (IS)

18 June - 25 June 2019

Painting and drawing the glowing meadows in Hornstrandir. For this journey there will be an art teacher present on board. There will be drawing and painting on board and on land. Everybody can attend, no matter the sailing or art experience. Sail around the north-west Iceland. The highlight of this trip is visitng (and painting) Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, which can only be reached from water. If possible you will then sail on to other beautiful places – the locations will depend on time and weather conditions. Expect to see flowery fields, arctic foxes with their cubs, nesting birds and very possibly – whales. . Art supplies available on board for an additional fee (up to EUR 100 per person). Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Isafjordur (meaning ‘fjord of ice’) is a small port town in the northwest of Iceland. It is a major access point to the nature reserve on the Hornstrandir Peninsula, an uninhabited wilderness area to which ferries run weekly during summer. Despite its small population of 2600 people, the town has a relatively urban feel. It is considered a centre for alternative music and there’s even a hospital. Have a look around in the Maritime museum or go for a tour of the waterfalls and the nearby fjords.

  • Isafjordur (IS)

  • Isafjordur (IS)

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Key points

  • Dates: 18 June 2019 - 25 June 2019
  • Embarkation: 12:00 / Disembarkation: 12:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 16
  • 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: towels
  • "I learned that I could do things that I could have never done before."

    Christopher (16), England

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Tecla
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Winkel (NL)
Date built: 1915
Trainees: 16
Length: 38
Height of mast: 23
Sail: 380m2

One of the most splendid traditional sailing ships. This solid, authentic-rigged ship is not only one of the most beautiful herring loggers, but also a very good sailor. Tecla has won several prizes during the Tall Ships Races and Regattas. …

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