GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
We're here!!! The Galápagos Islands, inseparable from Charles Darwin's discoveries about evolution. Our Darwin Leaders from 11 different countries from 4 different continents are busy with their research on endemic animal and plant species, in collaboration with local partners like the Charles Darwin Foundation. The 'Oosterschelde' has been visited by hundreds of elementary school students, whom we welcome on board for a tour and presentation of the project. Students also climb the mast, learn to tie a knot and navigate.

HELENA
The first Sail Training of the year was a great success! During this sailing day on the Haringvliet, dozens of sailing maneuvers passed by and the first “students” learned a lot about sailing a (nearly) 150-year-old sailing vessel. 

ISLAND HOPPING IN CAPE VERDE
Summer is just around the corner, but we are already preparing for the gray and wet fall and winter after that. Fortunately, you can sail with the two-masted 'Morgenster' to Cape Verde. In this volcanic archipelago you can count on very pleasant temperatures and, thanks to the favorable trade winds, ideal sailing conditions. In eleven days you will visit several islands, where our local guides will show you around. In short, a varied mix of sailing and shore excursions.
 
Are you looking for a challenging sailing trip in the fall? Then get on board for the trip from Den Helder to Cape Verde! You can also sail a portion of the mile-maker to or from Setúbal and Tenerife.

Island Hopping in Cape Verde
Voyage 1: 05/12/24 - 16/12/24
Voyage 2: 17/12/24 - 28/12/24 | Christmas
Voyage 3: 29/12/24 - 09/01/25 | New Year
Voyage 4: 10/01/25 - 21/01/25
Voyage 5: 22/01/25 - 02/02/25
Voyage 6: 03/02/25 - 14/02/25
Voyage 7: 15/02/25 - 26/02/25

Price: from € 1745,-

PICTON CASTLE
While preparing for our world voyage, we received a lot of help from our colleagues from the barque ‘Picton Castle’, who are currently busy sailing their 8th world voyage. We would like to make everyone aware of this fantastic ship!
 
The home port of the ‘Picton Castle’ is Lunenburg, Canada. The ship is best known for its adventurous international ocean voyages. Almost anyone can sign on, no experience is required, only the desire to truly be part of the crew. Under the guidance of the experienced regular crew, you will literally learn the ropes. Join them as a trainee on the 2023-2024 world voyage. Come aboard for three, six or nine months, or for the voyage of a year+. Sail in the trade winds to Panama, Galapagos Islands, Pitcairn Island, the South Pacific islands of Tahiti and French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu. Then to Bali and the Indian Ocean and Reunion Island, then South Africa, St. Helena, islands in the Caribbean and Bermuda, passages with trade winds under sail.