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

Boston (US) - Gulf of St.Lawrence (CA)

01 January 1970 - 07 March 2017

17232 days, Oosterschelde

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Oosterschelde:
Boston (US) - Gulf of St.Lawrence (CA)

01 January 1970 - 07 March 2017

Sailing in the wake of the great explorers the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta is the adventure of a lifetime – a 7,000 nautical mile Transatlantic race visiting six countries. You can be part of Race 4! Join the Oosterschelde in Boston, on the 19th June, when you will have a day to explore the city and enjoy the Tall Ships Festival before we race to Canada. You will then have a couple of days ashore to sample the hospitality, maritime heritage and culture of a Canadian host port before leaving the boat. Open to Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years. Mentioned price is earlybirdprice till 01/10/2016.

Ports

  • Boston (US)

  • Dates: 22 June 2017 - 3 July 2017
  • Embarkation: 12:00 / Disembarkation: 12:00
  • 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

  • "It is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Being a sailor only takes passion and motivation."

    Axel (23), France

You sail on the Oosterschelde

Oosterschelde
Shipping type: Three-masted topsail schooner
Homeport: Rotterdam (NL)
Date built: 1917
Trainees: 24
Length: 50 m
Height of mast: 36 m
Sail: 891 m2

An adventurous classic; stepping on board this monumental beauty is like stepping into another world. The atmosphere on board the Oosterschelde is one filled with history and adventure. The classical interior and brass polished details make you feel right at …

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Windseeker logs

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    – by Jeske Zijlstra, Deckhand

    After a night of playing with the anchor, it's time to set sail again. Without any sleep, we're preparing the Ship for strong backwinds and high waves. For Barry (the small sail) it’s the perfect time to show up. Carefully putting …

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  • This is Where I Belong

    Oosterschelde, 2013

    Sailing from Maurituis to Australia

    – by Hannah Hurford

    When I found out that you could still sail traditional ships I remember thinking: a) this is probably a joke, and b) why have I not done it yet? I had experience sailing on yachts and dinghies but with an interest in naval …

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