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Vannes (FR) - Falmouth (GB)

18 May - 25 May 2015

7 days, Tecla

From € 680,-

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25 : € 680,-
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Tecla:
Vannes (FR) - Falmouth (GB)

18 May - 25 May 2015

Join the Tecla for the festival La Semain du Golf in Vannes, and sail with her to Falmouth on the British south coast. Together with your fellow Windseekers you’ll set sail across the English Channel. Possible stopovers are some beautiful anchorages on the French coast and the Channel Islands. Closer to Falmouth we can visit Helfort River or anchor at Saint Mawes. Learn all about life on deck under the guidance of the crew. Help with navigation, setting and trimming the sails, ship upkeep and in the galley. Meet new international friends and enjoy the open horizons as you make your way across the English Channel and along the British coast. Gaze up at the stars on your night watch, and find a spot on deck with your favorite book. Open to all ages, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Vannes is a medieval French town with a distinctly Breton character. The well-preserved old city centre boasts many small pedestrian streets and colorful buildings, so go ahead and explore! Its sheltered location in the Golfe du Morbihan makes Vannes a populair sailing destination, and the surrounding countryside offers beautiful scenery – a perfect setting for a hike! In the summer Vannes organizes a Jazz festival and a historic festival, so you might be in luck when you arrive…

Falmouth lies near the southwestern tip of the United Kingdom. It’s a quaint port town, surrounded by grassy hills and forests, and famous for its harbor. Going on a hike here is very rewarding! Sailing is a popular pastime in Falmouth, so don’t be surprised if you’re engaged in a lively discussion on the finer points of navigation over a beer in one of the local pubs. Falmouth has been a kind port to Tall Ships, hosting the Tall Ships Races in 1966, 1982, and 1998.

Key points

  • Dates: 18 May 2015 - 25 May 2015
  • Embarkation: 18:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 16
  • 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
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • "I learned a lot about both sailing and sustainability, and the social life was amazing."

    Thea (20), Denmark

You sail on the Tecla

Tecla
Shipping type: Ketch
Homeport: Winkel (NL)
Date built: 1915
Trainees: 16
Length: 38
Height of mast: 23
Sail: 380m2

One of the most splendid traditional sailing ships. This solid, authentic-rigged ship is not only one of the most beautiful herring loggers, but also a very good sailor. Tecla has won several prizes during the Tall Ships Races and Regattas. …

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