From the North Sea to the Baltic Sea

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From the Dutch North Sea coast to Greifswald: On this trip we sail from IJmuiden along the coast, through the Kiel Canal and on across the Baltic Sea.
The journey combines longer sailing legs on the North Sea with the special passage through the canal and the arrival on the German Baltic coast.

Period: April 29, 2027, 5:00 PM to May 8, 2027, 10:00 AM (9 days)
Start: IJmuiden near Amsterdam, Netherlands
Destination: Greifswald, Germany

Plan

Depending on wind, weather, and the progress of the trip, we also sail at night using a watch system. Everyone on board is involved in navigation, weather observation, sailing maneuvers, and ship handling. Tides, currents, and heavy shipping traffic make the North Sea challenging to navigate. In the Kiel Canal, we then experience a significant change: instead of open sea, the route takes us right through the heart of Schleswig-Holstein before we continue sailing from Kiel towards Greifswald.

Prior yacht sailing experience is advantageous, but not required. Team spirit, reliability, and a willingness to actively participate in onboard life are essential. This trip is suitable for anyone who wants to log sea miles and explore different sailing areas in one voyage.

At the end of April and beginning of May, the weather on the North and Baltic Seas can still be changeable and cool. Sunny spells are possible, as are strong winds and rain showers. The exact route and possible stopovers will therefore depend on the current conditions.

Sailing is on a 43-foot Beneteau Oceanis. The yacht has three double cabins and one cabin with bunk beds. Its sailing characteristics and comprehensive safety equipment make it a good yacht for extended coastal and offshore passages.

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Other information

The skipper for this activity speaks english and german. To participate you must speak one of the languages spoken on board.

Prices exclude arrival and departure and onboard expenses; final cleaning and washing of bed linen are done by the crew.

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Mathias

August of 2024

A great sailing and water sports school. I obtained my SBF-See, SBF-Binnen/Segel and UBI/SRC here. Friendly, patient trainers who use their experience and skills to get you to the required exam level. Despite the training, there is still plenty of fun and they take the time to respond to special requests/concerns. I would love to come back here to broaden my maritime horizons.

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Julian

August of 2023

The theory compact course (in my case SBF Inland) is really very good and prepares you ideally for the exam and beyond.
I also really liked the friendly trainers during the practical training sessions. This meant I was able to pass both exams straight away.

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Jacob

June of 2023

Very good preparation for the exam and future sailing experiences. You can see that all the trainers are very passionate about what they do.
There are always reports of experiences and additional theoretical background on all exam-relevant topics, so that you feel very well prepared the first time you are alone on the boat.

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Armin

June of 2023

I just did my SBF inland sailing/motor here.
Great people, pleasant atmosphere. The teachers are easy-going, but still competent and can show you what is important when sailing.
If you don't feel completely confident with certain maneuvers, just ask. There is no rigid curriculum that has to be followed. You can decide for yourself where you need more practice.
As you gain experience, you will spend some time on board with just other students. This helps you to feel responsible for the boat and the maneuvers and to coordinate with the other students. But don't worry, a boat with a teacher is always nearby if something goes wrong or you have any questions.

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