SAIL ON BOARD TRIP 6 COMING HOME St. John New Brunswick (CA) Rotterdam (NL)
Transatlantic Tall Ships Regatta In the wake of the Great Explorers Sailing Tall Ships Races Every year the majority of the worldwide Tall Ships Fleet gathers in Europe for a few weeks. With the aim of improving international friendship and understanding, these majestic vessels race each other with international teams of trainees from port to port, celebrating each arrival at amazing festivals. In 2017 a very special edition will take place: The Rendez-Vous 2017 Transatlantic Tall Ships Regatta. In the wake of the great explorers and in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta is a 7000 nautical mile, transatlantic race between forty vessels visiting six countries. The adventure of a lifetime! Participating in a Tall Ships Regatta combines an adventurous journey with meeting people from all over the world, getting to know different cultures, enjoying festivities and exploring different cities.
Join us on the Wylde Swan Are you looking for an adventurous or active holiday, taking a gap year or a sabbatical? Do you want to travel the world, do you dream of crossing an ocean, or do you just want to enjoy some good sailing and meet new people? Come join us in one or multiple legs of an amazing adventure on board of the largest two-masted topsail schooner in the world: the Wylde Swan. 2
ABOUT THE WYLDE SWAN What to expect on the Wylde Swan In 2011 during the Tall Ships Races the Wylde Swan crew won the Trophy for International Friendship and Understanding. The atmosphere on board that made us win that trophy still defines sailing on the Wylde Swan as it is today. Our amazingly dedicated, ambitious and friendly crew; the positive, easy and hospitable atmosphere they create on board; the professional environment on the Wylde Swan and the great team spirit on board will offer you a fun and valuable experience. From the first day you set foot on board you will feel at home on Wylde Swan. During this adventure you will make friends for life and be a part of the team right away, ready to race this amazing and fast two-mast topsail schooner together with your fellow team members. Become a trainee and be a part of this adventure on board the Wylde Swan, rise to the challenges faced by the crew every day and meet people from around the world. Come and join us on this great journey!
Sailing Wylde Swan The Wylde Swan is a sail training ship. Under the expert supervision of an international crew, trainees learn all there is to know about sailing a ship. Wylde Swan is the largest two-masted topsail schooner in the world. With her impressive sail area and sharp, fast hull, she promises a spectacular sailing experience. We aim for the highest quality in sailing performance, education, hospitality and presence. Our hospitality and catering have enjoyed an excellent reputation since 1993. During competitions, the Wylde Swan always goes for the prizes. The summer rigging was designed for sailing performance of the highest caliber. The enormous sails demand the utmost from the rigging and the masts. With the stunsails set, the ship is 118 feet wide and 141 feet high! Sail area: 3700 ft2. The Wylde Swan is a certified training ship and therefore complies with international requirements for passenger transport at sea.
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TRIP 6
St. John New Brunswick (CA) - Rotterdam (NL) NAUTICAL MILES: 2500 27/8/2017 – 1/10/2017 Time to bring her home The last trip of our Rendez-Vous 2017 Regatta brings the Swan back home after having been overseas the entire summer. Leaving from Canada you cross the North Atlantic Ocean on your way to The Netherlands, Europe. The ultimate experience! You’ll get to know the amazing feeling of being a real seaman, making stopovers along the way where wind and weather allows. Being at the great Ocean for a longer period of time is an incredible experience. It makes you realize that there is a world out there that is much larger than you are usually aware of. Away from civilization you enter an uninhabited world, where you can’t fall back on all the things you’ve gotten used to in your daily life. When sailing the entire team on board is divided into four watches. Together with your watch mates you determine the course of the ship and navigate her to the next destination on your way to Quebec. During your watch you learn things like hoisting sails, climbing up to the yard safely and how to navigate. You experience the value and fun of teamwork, responsibility and respect, all necessary for sailing a Tall Ship.
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YOUR ADVENTURE THE ADVENTURE • • • • • •
Be part of the Wylde Swan team. Learn to sail the Wylde Swan. Meet people from all over the world. Experience the incredible feeling of crossing an Ocean. Make a real seamen’s voyage. See where the winds take you along the way.
THE WYLDE SWAN EXPERIENCE • • • • •
ADVENTURE I Fun of racing, navigating, hoisting, climbing and steering in all weathers. CONNECTION I The necessity, value and fun of teamwork and respect. LEADERSHIP I The journey of responsibility and personal growth. SECOND HOME I The positive, easy and hospitable atmosphere on board. PROFESSIONAL I Experienced seamen (M/F) that love to take you on an adventure.
INVESTMENT Price: €5100 euro Incl. tourist tax, excl. Flight Number of days: 35
PRACTICAL Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, coffee, tea and water. Excluded transportation costs from and to the ship and drinks other than coffee, tea and water. Please contact us for possibilities of sailing along part of the trip. Do not hesitate to contact us, if you want more information: info@wyldeswan.eu / +31 515231712 Please contact us for assistance in finding your best flight. 5