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Bilbao (ES) - Quebec (CA) - Bilbao (ES)

17 April - 16 September 2017

152 days, Atyla

From € 9000,-

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Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta Oceancrossing Sail Training

Normal price: € 9000,-

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Atyla:
Bilbao (ES) - Quebec (CA) - Bilbao (ES)

17 April - 16 September 2017

Spend the whole season on Atyla and get a 45% discount. Visit more than 10 ports and cross the Atlantic twice! Take part in the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta with over 40 other ships and enjoy the crew parties and celebrations with sailors from all over the world. The sailing schedule for 2017 is as follows: Bilbao – Porto-Sines – Hamilton – Boston – Gulf of Saint Lawrence – Quebec – Halifax – Le Havre – Bilbao, with other ports en route (including the Canary Islands and Cape Verde). This trip is the perfect opportunity for people who consider taking a gap year and want to make it as adventurous as possible and become seasoned sailors in 2017.On board you participate in the daily working of the ship alongside professional seamen, standing lookout, manning the helm, helping in the galley, hoisting sail and voluntarily have the chance to climb the rigging/mast. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Bilbao is a port in the northern tip of the Iberian peninsula, founded in the 14th century. Later on it became an important commercial hub for the Basque region. Today, Bilbao is a vigorous service city. The iconic Bilbao Guggenheim museum is a must-see. Also take some time to walk around the city centre and visit the Exteberria Park. Around the city you can do many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking and surfing.

Bilbao is a port in the northern tip of the Iberian peninsula, founded in the 14th century. Later on it became an important commercial hub for the Basque region. Today, Bilbao is a vigorous service city. The iconic Bilbao Guggenheim museum is a must-see. Also take some time to walk around the city centre and visit the Exteberria Park. Around the city you can do many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking and surfing.

  • Bilbao (ES)

  • Bilbao (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 17 April 2017 - 16 September 2017
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 11:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum of 18
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Spanish
  • 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
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a bunk/cabin

  • "Amazing experience. Amazing people. Amazing memories."

    Joanna (21), Iceland

You sail on the Atyla

Atyla
Shipping type: Schooner
Homeport: Bilbao (ES)
Date built: 1980-1984
Trainees: 15
Length: 31.3m
Height of mast: 25 m
Sail: 400m2

The Atyla is a true Spanish ship! She boasts the magnificent-looking, hand carved wooden elements, with the great entourage. To relax, enjoy the leather seating in the saloon where you can listen to the crew's stories from far-away seas. In …

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