Midweek sailing trips :: Sailing Adventure

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Midweek sailing trips - Description

Swap your weekly routine for a relaxing weekday sailing trip on the Ijssel lake and the Wadden Sea. From Monday to Friday all you have to think about is enjoying yourself. You only hear the sound of the ship cutting through the water, the wind in the
ropes and the birds in the sky ... The stunning views will do you good during this 5-day sailing trip.

It's also possible to sail a week or weekend from Enkhuizen.

Midweek sailing trips - Programme

On Monday you go on board in Enkhuizen. After first becoming acquainted with your fellow travellers and the crew of the ship, the route is mapped out and we cast off. As the former lime kilns of the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen drop out of sight, the "Rea Cliff 'soon comes into view on the other side of the Ijssel lake. Your sailing trip takes you past Stavoren to the characteristic Frisian town of Workum where, after a collective meal on board, you spend your first night on the ship. The next morning you leave the fresh water of the IJssel Lake and sail into the salty Wadden Sea and continue your sailing trip to Terschelling. If the tide allows, the ship will beach on a sand bank and you can take a walk on the mud flats and search for mussels, or perhaps spot waterfowl and seals. After passing through the locks at Den Oever you sail on to the smallest and oldest town of West-Friesland: Medemblik. Here you can visit Radboud Castle. You spend a pleasant final evening on board or in one of the cosy cafes, and the following morning you hoist the sails for the last time. During the last day of your sailing holiday you have time to enjoy the fresh breeze, because before you know it the sailing ship is mooring in the harbour of Enkhuizen and it is time to disembark.

MORE INFORMATION

Sailing area: IJsselmeer and possibly Frisian Sea.
Embarkation/disembarkation: Monday at noon/ Friday at 04.00 p.m.
Hours of sailing daily: 0 to 6 hours.
Activities: hoisting the sails, steering, navigating, other small activities and exploring the area.
Target group: all ages.
Accommodation: a traditional sailing ship with two-, three- and/or four person cabins, collective showers and toilets.
Number of participants: maximum 30 persons, minimum 8 persons.

ITINERARY

Itinerary 5 day sailing holiday:

Day	From	To
1	Enkhuizen	Stavoren
2	Stavoren	Workum
3	Workum	Terschelling
4	Terschelling	Medemblik
5	Medemblik	Enkhuizen

This itinerary is an example and depends on weather conditions. The departure and arrival ports are definite.

Midweek sailing trips - Details

Included (v) or not (-) included in the travel sum
accommodation aboard a traditional sailing ship	v
services of the Dutch crew (2 or 3 persons)	v
services of a cook	v
activities/excursions on land	-
bedding	-
towels (you should bring your own)	-
train journeys	-
transfers	-
travel/storm/cancellation insurance	-
reservation costs	-
Included (v) or not (-) included in the cash box
mooring fees tax and tourist tax	v
fuel	v
full board	v

TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE HARBOUR IN THE NETHERLANDS

With your travel information you’ll also receive a map of the harbour you sail from so that you can find your ship easily. You are required to arrange the transfer to the port of embarkation yourself. Please contact your local travel agent or the internet: www.railfaneurope.net for more information.

MEALS AND DRINKS ON BOARD

The cash box includes full board. Breakfast consists of various types of bread with cold meats, cheese and sweet spreads, plus coffee and tea. Lunch is similar to breakfast, with the addition of milk, buttermilk and something extra such as soup, salad or pastry. Dinner consists of a hot meal and a dessert. There is also fruit available on board. Snacks between meals, such as biscuits or bar snacks, are regularly provided. Beverages are available on board, and you should settle your bar bill with the skipper at the end of the voyage. You are not allowed to bring your own beverages on board.

TRAVELING COMPANIONS

On board you will meet an international company of travelling companions and their ages vary from young to old. If you want to know whether your preferred voyage is also suitable for children or people with handicaps, please contact us.

SAILING EXPERIENCE

You do not need any sailing experience to go on these sailing holidays. The experienced crew, who all hold the relevant diplomas, is happy to show you the ropes. Everyone is expected to lend a helping hand with raising and striking the sails and other small jobs on board.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out travel, storm and cancellation insurance. With your travel details you’ll also receive information and an application form for special sailing holiday insurance.

BOOKINGS

After we’ve received your (online) reservation we will send you our confirmation/invoice together with detailed information on the voyage. Travel to and from the harbour in the Netherlands With your travel information you’ll also receive a map of the harbour you sail from so that you can find your ship easily.

Traditional sailing ship

Sailing Adventure Tours will find a suitable ship for these tours. The choice depends on the number of bidders and the availability of ships.

Midweek sailing trips

Swap your weekly routine for a relaxing weekday sailing trip