Experience the famous Tall Ship Races (TSR). Meet people from all over the world. Learn how to sail this fine Topsail Schooner. No sailing experience needed! Mingle with other cultures during the European Union international youth exchange organised on board. Party during the festivals in the host ports. The professional crew teaches you everything you want to know about sailing and the Vega Gamleby. There is much to see and discover through the activities offered during the program.

Travel to the small port town of Skarhamn and board the Vega Gamleby for the Journey of a lifetime. Unpack your bags and start your discovery of the Ship immediately with your fellow Windseekers. Get comfortable with the crew, brace for the wind and start setting sails! There will be Windseekers from all over Europe joining you on this Journey, from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and the UK. By the time you arrive in Aalborg you’ll be one big family!

You'll participate in the watch rotation, once a day and once a night. Become a skilled sailor by learning from the professional crew. Set and trim the sails, steer the ship, help the cook and do odd jobs on deck and below. Together with your fellow Windseekers you work on your best racing time. The crew is there to guide you during your watch. At the end of your European Union International Youth Exchange, you and your team are a comfortable and skilled sailing team.

You sail from Skarhamn to Kristiansand, where you will meet the rest of the Tall Ship fleet. Now the race is on! Battle your way across Kattegat in competition with dozens of Tall Ships - a magnificent sight! This second leg of the Tall Ships Races 2015 is a bit shorter than normal, which means there is no room for error! Give it your all, and trust your Windseeker deckmates to do the same, in order to reach the finish quick as you can! In Aalborg you will be rewarded with an epic crew party.