Do you want to sail on a Tall Ship? Then you've come to the right place! Join one of the Journeys and have an unforgettable adventure: no matter your age or nationality. No sailing experience needed.

Step on the bridge and try your hand at navigation, plotting the course on the sea charts. Challenge yourself to climb the masts at least once, and you will be rewarded by breathtaking views. Unfurl the sails and get back down to hoist them together with your crew mates. Once they've filled out with the wind, it's time to take the helm! Do you know the feeling of steering a huge Tall Ship by yourself? Nothing is quite like it! When the manoeuvres are done you can breathe in the sea air and relax on deck. Sing some shanties, look for dolphins, or admire the sun setting into the waves.

Sounds good? Check out some of our adventures below and if you have questions, don't hesitate to contact Janine at info@windseeker.org - she will be happy to advise you!


Sustainable Exchange@sea

For young people from the EU countries, the Exchange@sea is subsidised by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The journeys are accessible for everybody between the age of 15-25 from the specified EU countries. On board you will learn to sail a Tall Ship, share your culture and learn about the others' - facilitated by the mentors - and participate in the environmental activities such as taking and analysing wataer samples, coastal cleanups and lessons on how to keep the oceans clean.

Gulden Leeuw

Fredrikstad (NO) - Copenhagen (DK)

17 Jul 2023 - 29 Jul 2023
Fair winds, fair planet: sustainable Exchange@sea youth journey co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. For trainees from France, Netherlands, Norway, Hungary, Sweden, and...
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The Tall Ships Races

Every year dozens of Tall Ships, as well as small ships and yachts gather for races and harbour events, which include Crew Parades, Crew Parties, competitions, concerts, fireworks and more. Every leg starts with Parade of Sail – a spectacular departure of all the Ships together, and ends with the last two days of the Journey spent in the destination port. The event is aimed at promoting Sail Training among young people (15-25), but some Ships have places available for all ages.

Morgenster

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED: consider joining a different Race or Ship* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Step on board the Dutch brig Morgenster...
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Wylde Swan

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Step on board the Wylde Swan and let yourself be swept into an adventure!...
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Gulden Leeuw

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. New season, new adventure! Sail Gulden Leeuw in the Tall Ships Races and make lifelong memories....
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Eendracht

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Last place available!* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Ready - set - go! Do you love adventure, action and fun? Then...
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Saeftinghe

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join Saeftinghe for a sailing adventure filled with racing, learning and making friends! Step on board in...
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Patricia

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Only places for trainees younger than 26 available* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join Patricia for the exciting race across the North Sea! Step on...
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Roald Amundsen

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join the German brig, named after a famous explorer Roald Amundsen, for your own great adventure!...
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Trainees
Jolie Brise

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Find Jolie Brise in Den Helder - a Dutch city with long maritime traditions, and a host...
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De Tukker

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

01 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1. Join De Tukker for this adventurous Journey from Den Helder in the Netherlands to Hartlepool in Britan. Step on...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Den Helder (NL) - Hartlepool (GB)

02 Jul 2023 - 06 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 1 - Ready - set - go. Statsraad Lehmkuhl is once again ready for the Tall Ships Races! This popular...
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Morgenster

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. From Hartlepool in Great Britain to Fredrikstad in Norway, this Journey will take you...
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Gulden Leeuw

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join abother vessel for this leg* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Join the Gulden Leeuw for this exciting...
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Eendracht

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - consider joining a different journey* International Exchange at The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. The Eendracht will wait for you in the...
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Patricia

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*Last 3 places available* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Ready, steady, go! Dust off your competitive spirit and step on board the Patricia for a...
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Roald Amundsen

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

08 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2023
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. Sail Roald Amundsen from Great Britain to Norway in the Tall Ships Races! Step on board...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Hartlepool (GB) - Fredrikstad (NO)

09 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 2. The Statsraad Lehmkuhl will wait for you in the British port city of Hartlepool, ready to welcome...
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Eendracht

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. Join the Eendracht for the third leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races. Sail from Norwegian Fredrikstad all...
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Patricia

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
*Last place available, only for a trainee younger than 26* Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. Sail from Norway to the Shetland Islands in a...
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Roald Amundsen

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
*Places at request* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. From the fjords of Norway to the picturesque Shetland Islands this journey promises some amazing...
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Morgenster

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

17 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. If you love large sailing events but don't have much of a competitive spirit, then this journey is...
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Eendracht

Fredrikstad (NO) - Rotterdam (NL)

17 Jul 2023 - 04 Aug 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company + sailing to Rotterdam. Join the Eendracht for the third leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races, and...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Fredrikstad (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

18 Jul 2023 - 26 Jul 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company. Join the Statsraad Lehmkuhl for the third leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races. Sail from Fredrikstad all...
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Christian Radich

Stavanger (NO) - Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB)

22 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join another Ship for this leg* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Cruise in Company, part 2. Join the beautiful Norwegian Tall Ship Christian...
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Christian Radich

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 04 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join another Ship for this journey* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Join Christian Radich for an exciting voyage of racing other...
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Patricia

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - join another vessel for this leg* Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Get ready for an adventure! Join Patricia, a yacht that is...
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Roald Amundsen

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED - check other vessels for this leg* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Last chance for this summer! Join Race 3 of the...
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Morgenster

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

28 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023
The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Get ready for an adventure! The last leg of this year's Tall Ships Races will take you across the...
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Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Lerwick, Shetland Islands (GB) - Arendal (NO)

29 Jul 2023 - 03 Aug 2023
*FULLY BOOKED* The Tall Ships Races 2023: Race 3. Join the Statsraad Lehmkuhl for the fourth leg of the 2023 Tall Ships Races. Sail from Lerwick...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sail Training?

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.

Who can join your Journeys?

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.

How to book a Journey?

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.

What do I need to arrange?

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.

 

What do I need to bring?

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.

Can I get assistance with organising the travel?

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

I don't have enough money to join - can you help?

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