Atlantic / Las Palmas (Canaries), North Atlantic, Caribbean, Antigua
Saturday, November 5, 2011 to Friday, December 2, 2011
215 € per day (5800 € lump sum) per person [27 days] including boat kitty
Both anchoring and berthing | Mile-building | Sailing experience not required | Not under engine | family-friendly | Smoking on deck only | Meals are served, not going out | All | max. 12 participants | WWW
Welcome aboard the famous historical brigantine ’Eye of the Wind’. Built in 1911, she celebrates her 100th anniversary sailing the waters of the North Atlantic, crossing the ocean like Christopher Columbus more than 500 years ago. Your trip starts in Las Palmas (Canary Islands) where our friendly crew will make you familiar with all the amenities on board of this old but luxurious sailing ship. You will get detailed safety and sailing instructions before leaving port. During the sailing trip you will get the opportunity to experience ways and methods of traditional navigation. Enjoy the waters of the endless Atlantic Ocean before entering the Caribbean sea where you will spend some extra time exploring the Lesser Antilles. This unforgettable trip is your escape from everyday-life, your time to relax and to enjoy the excellent cuisine on board of a traditional sailing ship. Trip | |
| Exact area of sailing | Las Palmas (Canaries), North Atlantic, Caribbean, Antigua |
| Boat kitty | Guests do not contribute to the boat kitty (i.e. food, water, diesel etc. is inclusive) |
| Maximal number of participants | 12 |
| Focus of sailing trip | Mile-building, sailing as much as possible (e.g. to acquire miles for a sailing certificate) |
Details | |
| Sailing experience | No sailing experience required |
| Family sailing | Suited for family trips |
| Smoking on board | Smoking on deck only, no smoking under deck |
| Target audience | All |
| Gayfriendly | Gayfriendly / tolerant towards gays and lesbians |
Trip activities | |
| Sightseeing | Occasional sightseeing |
| Harbours or anchoring | We both anchor in bays and stop in marinas/harbours. |
| Engine usage | Engine is not or rarely used. |
| Meals | Meals are provided for, but not or rarely going out for meals. |
About the Skipper | |
| Skipper's home town | NL |
About the Yacht | |
| Make of the boat | Brigantine |
| Boat name | Eye of the Wind |
| Built in | 1911 |
| Boat length | 40.23 |
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