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Sete (FR) - Castellon (ES)

01 April - 05 April 2024

4 days, Morgenster

From € 690,-

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p.p. in 4-person cabin: € 690,-
p.p. in 2-person cabin: € 790,-

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Morgenster:
Sete (FR) - Castellon (ES)

01 April - 05 April 2024

Early spring sailing in the Med – to start the season right! Come on board the Morgenster in Sete, on the Mediterranean coast of France. Meet the crew and other guests and participate in the safety briefing before departing on a short trip to Spain. Over the next few days you will sail over the deep blue Med in a 3 watch system. Morgenster has a relative large crew because she is a square rigger, with lots of jobs to get her going. Once she sails it is a very rewarding experience. Reach the Spanish Castellon, having covered 320 nautical miles.
Open to all Windseekers, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Sete is a beautiful town in the Occitania region of France. Sometimes called the Venice of Languedoc, it is a popular Mediterranean resort. You can hike up the Mont St-Clair for a beautiful view of the town, visiting Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette church on the way. Then visit Musee Paul Valery, with a great permanent collection of art, as well as very interesting exhibits.

Castellon is a region in eastern Spain, with the capital in Castellón de la Plana. Situated on the Mediterranean coast, it offers beautiful beaches, and historical locations. The region is bi-lingual, with both Spanish and Valencian being used as official languages, making for an interesting meeting of cultures.

  • Sete (FR)

Key points

  • Dates: 1 April 2024 - 5 April 2024
  • Embarkation: 10:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Dutch
  • 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 and towels – only for hammocks; bedding and towels are provided in cabins.

  • "I have met new people, been up in the mast, seen indescribable sunsets and laughed a lot. Learning how to sail a ship has been the coolest thing I have done so far and I have confidence in what I do now."

    Annette (18), Denmark

You sail on the Morgenster

Shipping type: Brig
Homeport: Den Helder (NL)
Date built: 1919
Trainees: 35
Length: 48 m
Height of mast: 29 m
Sail: 600 m2

Stop and Stare. This is what Marian and Harry Muter – the owners – had in mind, when people would look upon the Morgenster. And they succeeded. As a result of their refit, the Morgenster is a stunning and elegant …

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Windseeker logs

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    Wadden Sea, October 2020

    All photos courtesy of BTOWU

    – by Nienke

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    Cape Verde - Netherlands

    – by crew Oosterschelde

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet

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