Sail Training is an experiential learning program where you learn by doing. Aside from practical aspects of seamanship, Sail Training teaches leadership, teamwork and responsibility. It builds confidence. Most of all, it’s a fun adventure you will remember for a long time!

To find out more go to our dedicated Sail Training page.

In order to join most Journeys you have to be at least 15 years old and in reasonably good health. Some Journeys have upper age limits or set nationalities if they’re a part of a project. Some coastal trips can be joined by families with children as well.

Some disabilities and medical conditions can be accommodated on different Ships, so let us know if you’re concerned about being able to join on medical grounds.

Different dietary needs can be catered to as well.

When you register, we ask you to fill out a health statement. Fill it out to the best of your knowledge and we will contact you if we need to follow-up.

Booking with Windseeker is easy, whether you are joining a single leg, multiple Journeys on the same vessel, or even on different vessels!

Go to the page of your chosen Journey and click “Book this Journey” in the blue field on the right. You will be directed to an online form where we ask some of your personal details (like your passport number, address and birthday). These are necessary to provide harbour customs with a passenger list so please fill them out very carefully. We will also ask you to fill out the health statement in order to avoid dangerous surprises during the Journey.

What happens next?

Within two working days you will receive a reply, with booking confirmation and info on how to prepare for your journey. We’ll ask you to pay the deposit in order to secure your place on board. You will receive information about payment in a separate email.

The reminder of the Journey fee is due 2 months before departure at the latest.

You will receive the latest information concerning your Journey by e-mail about one week before the voyage starts.

In order to join a sailing Journey you will need:

1. Travel documents: a passport or international ID, and a visa if necessary;
2. Health insurance from your country (bring your European Health Insurance Card if you are eligible to get one) and travel insurance which covers medical expenses abroad, loss of luggage and third party liability. Make sure that it includes sea sailing. Additionally, we recommend getting a (non-obligatory) cancellation insurance.
3. If you have any health issues, ask your doctor’s opinion before joining.
4. Travel to and from the ports – not included in the Journey price.

When you book the Journey with us we will send you a relevant kitlist which describes everything you will need in detail, depending on the Ship.

We understand that finding and booking the best traveling options can be difficult. Our travel counsellor Manon Eeken can book your transfers for you. Manon is a sailor and a travel agent with 25 years of experience.

Contact her at manon.eeken@travelcounsellors.nl +31 23 5762105

Windseekers don’t give up! We realise that sailing might be an expensive adventure so we’ve come up with the Windseeker Dinghy Programme. The Dinghy is an online fundraising training and mentorship which will guide you through the process of raising the funds for your own journey. Read more about the Dinghy here.

Young Windseekers can apply for the Oman Bursary scheme. Each year young people between 15 and 25, who would like to join the Tall Ships Races or Regattas for the first time, can apply for the coverage of the journey costs – up to €500. For application form and more information email info@windseeker.org