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

Ullapool (GB) - Faroe Islands (DK) - Reykjavik (IS)

11 May - 01 June 2019

21 days, Tecla

From € 3300,-

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Expedition Sail Training

15-25 years : € 3300,-
>25 years: € 3850,-

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Tecla:
Ullapool (GB) - Faroe Islands (DK) - Reykjavik (IS)

11 May - 01 June 2019

Following the paths of the Vikings. This impressive passage will take you from Scotland to Iceland with some great stops along the way. You will step on board the Tecla in Ullapool and set course for the Outer Hebrides, Orkneys, Shetlands and the very remote Faroe Islands. Then you will sail the rest of the way on the Atlantic Ocean to Iceland before disembarking in the capital city of Reykjavik. Join this amazing 3-week expedition in late spring to make memories of a lifetime. Open to all ages, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Ullapool, despite its small size is the largest settlement for many miles around and a major tourist destination of Scotland. The village was founded in 1788 as a herring port by the British Fisheries Society. A few Cordyline australis or New Zealand cabbage trees are grown in the town and are often mistaken for palms. The harbour is still the edge of the village, used as a fishing port, yachting haven, and ferry port. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings here.

Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland. As you approach from the sea, you’ll sea a modern city skyline with snowy volcanic mountains in the background. Reykjavík is quite cosmopolitan, with plenty of culture and entertainment. Go for a night on the town, or find a tour that takes you to see the glaciers, geysers, and volcanoes for which Iceland is famous. Reykjavík’s climate is less cold than you’d expect. At Nauthólsvík you’ll even find a geothermically heated beach!

  • Ullapool (GB)

  • Reykjavik (IS)

Key points

  • Dates: 11 May 2019 - 1 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
  • "It is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Being a sailor only takes passion and motivation."

    Axel (23), France

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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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