Saint Malo – Brest

Periode: van 07-07-2012 tot 12-07-2012

The old Breton city Saint Malo is this year’s host of the Tall Ships races. You can take part in the festivities in town and you will sail along with the ‘Oosterschelde’ to the start of the race. We will follow the Tall Ships for a while in the English Channel and end our voyage in Brest where the event ‘Les Tonnerres de Brest’ is being held. You will get the chance to experience these two events and to be a part of the crew of one of the most beautiful historic three masters in the International fleet.

As soon as you are on board the first mate will show you to your cabin. The festival is in full swing and you have enough time to take a look on the quayside. Dinner will be served on the ship. The next day the ‘Oosterschelde’ will sail in the parade to sea and the starting point. This is far away from shore and the start of the race will be the next morning. We will watch the start of the ships and we will follow them towards Biscay. We are not in a rush, so we will bring a visit to ‘L Abervrach’ or another town.

During this voyage you will be a member of the crew. Everyone is divided in to groups to take part in the watch system. During these periods of watch we will ask you to participate as much as possible with navigation and all the basic sailing proceedings. The crew will try to learn you as much as possible about sailing with a three master and during the voyage you will quickly become comfortable with the basics. For the enthusiasts the crew is happy to explain more about navigation, the functions of all the ropes, halyards and sheets. After watch there is enough room and time to play a game, read a book or watch the horizon and waves. The ‘Oosterschelde’ offers you the opportunity to experience your voyage in your own way. The festival in Brest is famous for it’s dynamics. Tens, maybe hundreds of big and small boats will gather in the sheltered bay. You will get the chance to walk over the quayside before it is time to say goodbye.

Saint Malo – Brest
Embark: Saturday 7^th of July 2012 12:00 hours, Saint-Malo (FR)
Disembark: Thursday 12^th of July 2012 10:00 hours, Brest (FR)
Price:  € 385 price per person, excl. € 175 full board (Three meals a day, snacks, coffee, tea, milk/buttermilk and water during meals)

During this voyage you will stay onboard of the Oosterschelde.