Z01: Crossing the North Sea, sailtraining (450 Miles)

We will set sail on the first day, from the city center of Rotterdam off to Scheveningen, through the iconic Erasmus bridge. The next day we will cross the English Channel to Lowestoft, a distance of 100 miles with shipping lanes and lots of traffic. An educational crossing where we will sail through the night and where we have to use the radar and AIS, but we will also practice with shiplight recognition. After a nightof rest, we sail further along the English coast up to Whitby. A distance of 155 miles, so again activesailing in a watch system and we have to keep a sharp lookout for shipping, fishing an doil rigs.

Whitby is a very beautiful and charming old fishing port. If the weather cooperates we will have some time left to to recover and enjoy the cozy English atmosphere and sights. The next leg is to Aberdeen, 170 miles, wher we will end this sail training in. A real working harbor full of supply ships for the oil rigs, which makes this a special port. We will end the trip in one of the best pizzeria’s in the world and a pub afterwards.The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

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Route Z01

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.