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Skive (DK) - Lowestoft (GB)

15 September - 26 September 2025

11 days, Excelsior

From € 1180,-

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Excelsior:
Skive (DK) - Lowestoft (GB)

15 September - 26 September 2025

*Places at request.* Navigational and seamanship training voyage. Join the Excelsior in Skive, a picturesque Danish harbour, for an educational voyage to Lowestoft, Great Britain. This trip is designed to develop the navigational skills of the crew, as you’ll work together to decide, according to the forecasts and charts, the best route for the ship. Everyone on board will have the opportunity to make a passage plan, under the guidance of professional crew, and grow their capacities: be it working towards an RYA certificate such as Day Skipper or Yachtmaster, or just for their own personal development. This is an excellent mile-builder and training exercise for those looking to take their seamanship to the next level. You’ll also learn important skills such as provisioning and meal planning for a longer voyage, leadership (everyone will have the chance to lead their watch), and the planning required to take into account the quirks of a traditional rig. Finally, you will train for various manoeuvres involving a traditional set-up like Excelsior’s. This voyage will include both tidal and non-tidal waters, night passages, and a North Sea crossing.
Open to all Windseekers aged 15+.

Ports

Skive is a town in northwest Denmark, located at the mouth of the Karup River and the Skive Fjord, a part of the Limfjord. This picturesque town is a host to a Skive Kunstmuseum art museum, the Mønsted Limestone Caves and a 14th century Spøttrup Castle.

Lowestoft is a town on the North Sea coast of England. It is an old sea port and fishing center. Cherish the atmosphere of the lively harbour with its fountains, coffee shops and little food stands. Visit the Mincarlo - Floating Maritime Museum to learn about the life of fishermen in the old days or an old Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum run by volunteers who will happily share their knowledge. For a relaxing afternoon take a walk in Somerleyton Hall and Gardens.

  • Lowestoft (GB)

Key points

  • Dates: 15 September 2025 - 26 September 2025
  • Embarkation: 12:00 / Disembarkation: 16:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 12
  • 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, and towels

  • "I conquered the fear of climbing up high."

    Ang (25), Malaysia

You sail on the Excelsior

Shipping type: Traditional fishing smack
Homeport: Lowestoft (UK)
Date built: 1921
Trainees: 12
Length: 23,6 m
Height of mast:
Sail: 8-10 sails

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Windseeker logs

  • We Learned How to Work Together While Setting Sails

    Gulden Leeuw, July 2018

    Sunderland-Esbjerg

    – by Ola

    My name is Ola. I’m 15 years old and I come from Poland. It was a big pleasure for me to be a part of The Tall Ships Races 2018 on the Leg from Sunderland (England) to Esbjerg (Denmark). I …

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  • A Few Moments of Peace

    Morgenster, September 2014

    Baltic Sea

    – by Windseeker Jan

    "There were dolphins!”, my watch mate told me when I emerged from my cabin. “Hundreds of them! Jumping and blowing! You missed them!” I thought he was pulling my leg, but apparently he wasn’t. When seasickness claims you, you miss …

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