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Fuerteventura (ES) - Fuerteventura (ES)

13 December - 20 December 2018

7 days, Twister

From € 925,-

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Sail Training

Normal price: € 925,-

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Twister:
Fuerteventura (ES) - Fuerteventura (ES)

13 December - 20 December 2018

Sailing around the island of Fuerteventura. Join the Twister in Canary Islands for an exciting sailing trip. Leave behind the holiday season and exchange the shopping mall for the blue sea and sunny vistas. Spend a week soaking in the volcanic landscapes and vitamin D. Enjoy going for a swim, seeing local wildlife and discovering exotic places. Recharge your batteries for the long wait for spring. Open to Windseekers aged 15 and more, younger than 15 only accompanied by a parent/guardian. 25% discount for trainees younger than 14 if sharing the cabin with a guardian.

Ports

Fuerteventura is one of the largest of the Canary Islands archipelago, on the Atlantic Ocean. Its beautiful landscapes provide for a lot of adventures for nature enthusiasts. Go swimming in the blue ocean or try one of the variety of water sports offered, from snorkelling to windsurfing. Hike in one of the national parks. Relax on a beach and enjoy the Canarian nightlife.

  • Fuerteventura (ES)

  • Fuerteventura (ES)

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Key points

  • Dates: 13 December 2018 - 20 December 2018
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • 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
  • "I learned a lot about both sailing and sustainability, and the social life was amazing."

    Thea (20), Denmark

You sail on the Twister

Shipping type: Two-masted schooner
Homeport: Harlingen
Date built: 1902
Trainees: 12
Length: 35 m
Height of mast: 27,5 m
Sail: 350 m2

The Twister was built in 1902 and renovated in 2012 in order to provide all the new safety features and modern comfort. These days she is a very fast and reliable sailing vessel. The modern rigging system and  gracefully designed …

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Windseeker logs

  • The Sustainability of Sailing – old

    Windseeker, 23 February 2023

    – by Anna Gudarowska

    While sailing isn't immune to environmental impacts, we're setting a course for eco-conscious practices on board. In this exploration, we dive into the reasons why sailing and sustainability are intricately intertwined. From harnessing the wind's renewable energy to cultivating a …

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  • Changing the way we think: Looking for Sustainable Horizons

    Gulden Leeuw, July/August 2019

    The Hague - London - Amsterdam

    – by Trainees

    Participating countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, UK and Italy.   The Logbook 27th of July 2019 Already on the bus on my way to The Hague I met another trainee with whom I found the Gulden Leeuw. We arrived quite early. On the …

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