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Join a sailing adventure on a Tall Ship and set course for new horizons!

Lisbon (PT) - Cadiz (ES)

02 September - 09 September 2023

7 days, Challenge Wales

From € 830,-

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Challenge Wales:
Lisbon (PT) - Cadiz (ES)

02 September - 09 September 2023

The Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano: Race 2. Join the Magellan-Elcano Races and spend several days sailing in the south of Europe. Enjoy sunny days on board, steering, navigating and having fun with your new friends! Find your competitive streak – Challenge Wales sails to win, as proven by the previous years’ trophies. The vessel is fast, fun and inclusive and you are sure to have a great time on board. Once in Cadiz you will spend a couple of days in port, enjoying the Crew Party, Crew Parade, awards ceremony and many other events where you will have the chance to meet young crews from other vessels! Open for Windseekers aged 16-25.

Ports

Lisbon has a long and varied history as a major trading hub, much of which is still visible in the old city centre. Discover Alfama, the old quarters with its many old alleys, steps and the Lisbon Cathedral. The famous tram line 28 will get you there – an experience in and of itself. And be sure to check out a fado concert if you want to learn about saudade – loss, yearning and comfort, all rolled into one. Emotions that all seafarers will get to know one way or the other…

The oldest city in Spain, with a wealth of historic landmarks. Water is never far away, as the old town is built on a narrow stretch of land jutting out into the Mediterranean Sea. Get lost in the Old town with its many narrow, winding streets and visit one of the many parks that dot the city. Its many cathedrals and plazas are also well worth a visit. Go to La Caleta beach, at La Viña, the old fisherman quarter. Go catch a Flamenco concert and feast your taste buds with the fresh sea foods.

  • Lisbon (PT)

  • Cadiz (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 2 September 2023 - 9 September 2023
  • Embarkation: 16:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers aged 16-25
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • 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
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: sleeping bag, pillowcase, sheets and towels
  • "I conquered the fear of climbing up high."

    Ang (25), Malaysia

You sail on the Challenge Wales

Picture of the Yacht Challenge Wales Sailing on the sea
Shipping type: Bermudian Cutter
Homeport: Cardiff (UK)
Date built: 1999
Trainees: 12
Length: 21,6
Height of mast: 29
Sail: 262,5 sq m

Challenge Wales is a 72 foot, 18 berth Ocean Racer built in 1999. She is an experienced vessel for longer voyages, whatever the weather conditions. The official language on board is English. The Ship has a fun and friendly team who enjoy working hard …

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Windseeker logs

  • Stad Amsterdam

    License to kill

    Stad Amsterdam

    Sandy Cay - British Virgin Islands

    – by captain Richard Slootweg

    Right now the last cruise of this winter and also my last cruise as captain on board the Clipper Stad Amsterdam is well underway. The  British Virgin Islands is the sailing area, as  already mentioned in the former log article. …

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  • Plastic Research: 2024

    – by

    Preliminary results of 2024 indicate an average particle count of 7226 particles per square kilometer, with a maximum of 24199 particles per square kilometer recorded. Notably, the highest sample revealed an alarming 58 particles within just 30 minutes of trawling. …

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet
  • Sørlandet

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STO Garant

This Journey is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions for this guarantee scheme on STO Garant’s website (www.sto-garant.nl/en/downloads).

This process is automatic and you do not need to do anything else. After receiving your booking, Windseeker will send you detailed information on how and when to pay for your journey – together with all the other important details.

 

What does it mean?

In short: you do not pay the booking amount to Windseeker but instead into an escrow account. This trust account holds your payment in reserve until your journey’s end. The booking amount is then released to Windseeker on the day after your trip ends. If Windseeker or the Ship should become financially insolvent before the end of your trip, STO Garant will implement the guarantee. The Guarantee Scheme details how you can make a claim under the guarantee in such cases. You can read more about this here.