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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!
Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!
21 July - 04 August 2019
14 days, Picton Castle
From € 1595,-
Book this journeyNormal price: € 1595,-
Book this journey21 July - 04 August 2019
Start your Sail Training journey in Bay City on Lake Huron, before setting course for the Straits of Mackinac to Lake Michigan and to the port of Green Bay. Then you will sail on towards Kenosha, Wisconsin, who will be a host of Tall Ships Challenge for the first time. Expect to spend your time sailing on the Great Lakes, discovering the beautiful nature of the region, and making friends with your new crew-mates. Open for all Windseekers, minimum age 18 years. In order to ensure positive atmosphere on baord, all trainees must go through an application process before confirming the place on board – contact info@windseeker.org for details. Please make sure that you have relevant traveling documents for USA.
"I loved the cooperation between all of us young sailors when we sailed the Ship."
Deep water, square rigger, ocean voyaging at its best. The barque Picton Castle is known for her international voyages, crossing oceans and a high standard of seamanship training. This 179-foot sailing ship accommodates 52 people, including 12 professional crew members …
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Gulden Leeuw, July/August 2019
The Hague - London - Amsterdam
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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New dates for the Tall Ships Races 2020 - postponed to 2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Tall Ships Races 2020 have been postponed by the organiser - Sail Training International. Instead of 2020, the Races will take place in August …
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22 April - 19 July 2025
One voyage, two oceans, and countless unforgettable experiences! Join the Picton Castle as it sails from Nova Scotia, Canada, to the iconic Galapagos Islands, with stops in the Caribbean gems of Anguilla and Bonaire, and a passage through the Panama …
22 April - 28 May 2026
Embark on a 400-day journey of a lifetime aboard the Picton Castle, sailing from Canada down the North American coast, through the Panama Canal, and onward to the numerous enchanting islands of the Pacific, all the way to Tahiti. From …
20 July - 26 October 2025
Join the Picton Castle in the stunning Galapagos Islands and embark on a month-long voyage to Pitcairn Island. After days at sea, prepare for an extended exploration of French Polynesia. Sail between idyllic islands, discovering breathtaking landscapes, lush tropical nature, …
