SEAMEN OF THE CENTURY on board of TALL SHIP BARK EUROPA A SPECIAL EUROPEAN UNION INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE YOUTH IN ACTION AT SEA
Have you ever dreamed of sailing on a big ship?
At Sea Sail Training gives you a taste of life on board a Tall Ship. No experience needed! Together with your teammates from all over Europe, you will be introduced to all aspects of ocean-sailing. A professional crew will teach you about navigating, sailing rules and manoeuvring. Enjoy teamwork yet depend on yourself and make new friends. A lifetime experience!
· A Special European Union Exchange with Nautical Theme
· Make friends for life
· Learn about yourself and other trainees
· Explore new countries
· No experience needed
· Trainees from 8 participating countries: Denmark, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Portugal, Belgium, Sweden
· From Halmstad (Sweden) via Hamburg (Germany) and Cuxhaven (Germany) to Texel or Terschelling (NL) and Harlingen (Friesland, NL)
· 7 August – 20 August 2011: 13 days
BARK EUROPA
The bark EUROPA has sailed nearly every ocean. This three-master is equipped with a total of 30 sails and has participated in many Tall Ship Races since 1994. With great success: In 2000 she became first in one of the legs and second in the overall Transatlantic match series. Last summer the EUROPA joined the Tall Ships Races at the Great Lakes. And this winter she can be found in Antarctica again. In short, a true world traveller or ocean wanderer!
The EUROPA was built in 1911 in Hamburg and first named 'Senator Brockes'. For years it served as a lightship on the Elbe. Harry Smidt bought the ship in 1986 and moved it to Holland to have it rebuilt into a bark (a square – rigged three-mast); the EUROPA. Since 1994 the completely renovated EUROPA sails the oceans as trainee ship.
YOUR TEAM and CREW
During this trip you’ll be sailing with trainees from all over Europe. As well as sailing, you and the other trainees will organise games, national dinners, European song festivals, or whatever you would like to do. Meet people from other cultures, enjoy the differences and see the similarities between the countries. You will make friends for the rest of your life.
The bark EUROPA is certified by the Dutch Shipping Inspection Annually the vessel gets a survey, from machinery hull up till her rigging. The Bark EUROPA complies with the latest safety regulations, complying with not only national regulations, but also EU and SOLAS regulations. The same goes for her crew, that, according to the demands of the Dutch Shipping Inspection, will have followed the necessary STCW safety trainings and/or nautical education. All three of its captains, Klaas, Rob and Eric, have sailed all around the world and are really experienced sailors. They have sailed many Tall Ships Races during their career. Before departure you will have three instructions, life on board, safety and deck, all explaining you how you can safely work and live on board. The crew will be from all over the world, the working and instruction language spoken on board will be English. A ships doctoris always part of the permanent crew of the EUROPA.
ACCOMMODATION
The classical mahogany deckhouse, teak deck and floors and the authentic details take you back to the 20th century. The comfortable cabins, eleven in total, are well equipped with a private lavatory and
shower. De berths are divided into two two-person cabins, five four person cabins and four six-person cabins. Furthermore you will find a sick-bay, a deck lounge with bar, a dining saloon and a relaxing reading corner. Board this ship and experience the adventurous nautical atmosphere.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
· The voyage starts 7th of August at 17.00 hours on board the Bark Europa in the harbour of Halmstad, Sweden. When you arrive you will get to know the ship, mentors, crew and the other trainees. After a warm welcome, the Captain’s introduction and the safety briefing, you will have time to spend a pleasant evening on board or in Halmstad. Should your travel schedule cause you to arrive before 17.00 hours, you are welcome to store your bags aboard and have a look around in town.
· The next day there will be extra time to explore Halmstad. The trainees of Halmstad will prepare e special program. The next day the ship will leave the harbour to go to Hamburg. You will be introduced with working on the deck of the ship. Together with the crew, you will get the ship ready to leave the harbour. After a few days of fantastic sailing and also daily games you will arrive in Hamburg, Germany.
· The ship will stay in Hamburg for a few day. During the stay in Hamburg you can enjoy everything the city offers. There will also be a big party in order to celebrate the 100 years existence of the Bark Europe. The party will be organized by you and the other trainees. You can invite inhabitants of the city of Hamburg you have met during the day with a special game.
· After a few days in the harbour of Hamburg it’s time to move on. The trip will continue to Harlingen (The Netherlands) but not before you have seen the harbour of Cuxhaven (Germany). The trainees of Cuxhaven will organise a tour trough the harbour. During one of the last days the ship will anchor in the harbour of Terschelling or Texel, both islands are part of the Wadden islands from the Netherlands. On the Islands you can walk or cycle around and see the beautiful landscape. There is also a nice seafarers museum with things they found the last 100 years on the beach.
· At sea you will be divided into three watches; the watch members will be from different nationalities; so speaking English will be required! Your language skills will improve every minute. During your watch you will be responsible for the ship, during the day, and during the night. You will learn to set the sails, to steer the vessel, to help cook the meals and to clean the ship inside and out. You do this during your watch, and when necessary outside your watch. It is fun to work together and take care of the ship. It is a challenge to sail fast, but also to have a good atmosphere and fun on board.
· Life at sea can be hectic at times when the wind gets stronger or calms down, but there is always plenty of time to relax and read a book or sing together while the sun is setting. Life on a Tall Ship is great! Our goal is to organise group activities at least once a day – varying from playing games to singing – so everybody gets to know each other really well and feels part of one big team. There is nothing too crazy for us; you are welcome to share your ideas!
· Your voyage will end on Friday the 20th of August in the harbour of Harlingen, the Netherland. You will look back at a life changing-experience!
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