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Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT) - Brest (FR)

17 July - 28 July 2025

11 days, Stad Amsterdam

From € 1125,-

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With ING Puntenwinkel: € 1125,-
15-25 in a 3-person cabin: € 2250,-

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Stad Amsterdam:
Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT) - Brest (FR)

17 July - 28 July 2025

*Journey in partnership with ING Puntenwinkel * For young Windseekers aged 15-25* Wil je deze zomer iets unieks beleven? Zeil dan mee op de Clipper Stad Amsterdam! Je hoeft geen zeilervaring te hebben, maar je mag wel meehelpen het schip te varen onderweg! Je reist op eigen gelegenheid naar Ponta Delgada op São Miguel een eiland in de Azoren, waar je welkom wordt geheten aan boord. Nadat je gesetteld bent in je hut, krijg je uitleg over het schip. Vervolgens zal het schip afreizen naar Brest. Naast een fantastische ervaring op zee, leer je niet alleen wat over hoe het nou werkt op zo’n groot zeilschip, maar maak je ook nieuw vrienden en ontwikkel je skills zoals samenwerken en communiceren. Of leer je angsten te overwinnen als je het aandurft om de ra’s in te klimmen!

Ports

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores - a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It's located on the São Miguel Island. The city dates back to the 15th century, when a fishing village was first established in the area. The beautiful architecture makes Ponta Delgada a charming place to walk through. Spend some time discovering the City Gates and the City Hall, before relaxing in the Campo de São Francisco square. Don't miss the magnificent botanical garden!

Brest is a major French port on the Atlantic coast, historically of strategic importance. Much of the town was destroyed during World War II, but some historic landmarks remain. Today Brest is an important navy port, so expect to see war ships berthed in the harbor. Every four years, Brest hosts the international festival of the sea, boats and sailors, with many Tall Ships attending. South of Brest you will find national park d’Armorique, a tranquil reserve where you can escape from the city.

  • Ponta Delgada, Azores (PT)

  • Brest (FR)

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Key points

  • For information about the discount email robbert@windseeker.org
  • Dates: 17 July 2025 - 28 July 2025
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers aged 15-25
  • 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
  • All diets possible: let us know about special requirements at booking
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • All bedding and towels are provided on board

  • "As crew, there is nothing better then standing back and seeing the trainees do all the work - and do it perfectly!"

    Jet (31), Netherlands

You sail on the Stad Amsterdam

Shipping type: Clipper
Homeport: Amsterdam (NL)
Date built: 2000
Trainees:
Length: 76 m
Height of mast: 46,25 m
Sail: 2200 m2

A modern Clipper. Imagine yourself on a 19th century clipper when you board Stad Amsterdam, a modern version of the fast merchant ships of bygone days. The 60 metre long wooden deck, the high masts, the many yards and hundreds …

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Windseeker logs

  • We got straight into setting sails

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    The seas were pretty rough. Quite a lot of people were feeling seasick, but the general atmosphere onboard was very positive. We saw a lot of dolphins. The Estonian Mentor Mihkel offered a class in navigation at the change of …

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  • An experience I will put in my backpack and carry with me for the rest of my life

    Morgenster, July 2016

    The Tall Ships Races
    Scheveningen-Antwerp-Lisbon

    – by the Trainees

    RUNE Arriving in Scheveningen with mixed feelings, the yearning to set sail to this adventure and the painful goodbyes. I find my awkward self back at the dinner table (for the second time today) mixed up with the crew instead …

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