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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Port Stanley, Falklands (FK) - St Helena (SH) - Horta, Azores (PT)

25 February 2027 - 20 April 0027

0 day, Tecla

From € 7425,-

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Expedition Oceancrossing

15-25 years: € 7425,-
26+: € 8250,-

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Tecla:
Port Stanley, Falklands (FK) - St Helena (SH) - Horta, Azores (PT)

25 February 2027 - 20 April 0027

From Falklands to the Azores – a true ocean adventure! Set sail from the Falkland Islands on a northbound voyage across 7000 nautical miles over the Atlantic. Visit the remote island of St Helena, a legendary outpost in the middle of the ocean. Then continue north across the Equator, joining Neptune’s court and celebrating the timeless seafarer’s rite of passage. Cross the Doldrums, entering the North Atlantic trades, the Azores slowly come within view: the lush volcanic islands rising from the blue. Making landfall in Horta, Faial you’ll have completed a bucket-list-worthy adventure! This voyage is about endurance, simplicity, and connection. Are you ready to experience it?
Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Horta is situated in the western part of the Archipelago of the Azores on the island of Faial. The marina is a primary stop for yachts crossing the Atlantic. Its walls and walkways are covered in paintings created by the crews of visiting ships. Peter’s Cafe Sport, located across from the marina, houses the island’s scrimshaw museum. A collection of artefacts carved from whale tooth and jawbone. This café is a point of reference for trans-Atlantic yachtsmen and sailors.

  • Horta, Azores (PT)

Key points

  • Dates: 25 February 2027 - 20 April 27
  • Embarkation: 18:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • 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
  • This booking is covered by EOC Verzekeringsadvies BV (instead of Windseeker's usual STO Garant).
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • All bedding and towels are provided on board

  • "This adventure brings a lot of feelings with it, it's a wake-up call for life."

    Ian (20), Belgium

You sail on the Tecla

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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Windseeker logs

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    Thalassa, July 2021

    France

    – by Maarten Erich, Science Coordinator of The Ocean Movement

    A report from the plastic research on board   In July 2021, The Ocean Movement foundation (TOM; formerly known as By the Ocean We Unite) realized an in-depth program on board of the Tall Ship Thalassa during the Erasmus+ co-funded Windseeker project …

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    Wylde Swan, 14 October - 21 November

    Sailing from Harlingen to Tenerife. On board: crew and trainees

    – by Jeske Zijlstra, Deckhand

    After a night of playing with the anchor, it's time to set sail again. Without any sleep, we're preparing the Ship for strong backwinds and high waves. For Barry (the small sail) it’s the perfect time to show up. Carefully putting …

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Photos

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This Journey is not covered by the STO Garant guarantee.