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The sailing trip across the North Sea from Amsterdam to Inverness, a journey along the English and Scottish East Coast. A sailing trip to beautiful places like Whitby, Blyth and Eyemouth, picturesque and almost forgotten fishing spots and to the beautiful salt marsh area off Holy Island.
During this trip you will sail through the night and you will be fully part of the crew. You therefore participate in the watch system of 4 hours on and 8 hours off and you can therefore steer according to your ability, navigate, sail, etc. You will of course be assisted by the permanent crew, who are always ready to show you the intricacies of to learn sailing. It will be an adventurous and exciting sailing trip.
The following program is a guide and may need to be adjusted due to weather conditions, currents and especially the wind. Flexibility is therefore the rule, especially on this trip.
Day 1: Amsterdam
On Friday 27 March you can embark until 19.00 pm. You can drop off your luggage from 10.00:18.00 in the morning and then explore Amsterdam. You can go to your cabin from 19.00 p.m. There is a communal meal around XNUMX:XNUMX PM. After this, everyone is informed about the upcoming trip, while enjoying a good Malt Whiskey.
Day 2 and 3: Crossing the North Sea
Very early in the morning, around 4 hours, the ship departs over the North Sea channel to IJmuiden. Weather reports, schedule, route, sail setting, etc. are being discussed in the meantime. After the locks have passed, the sails are hoisted and the very first part of the sailing trip across the North Sea begins, 220 Nm to Whitby.
Over the course of the next day, you'll arrive in Whitby, a harbor town with a very venerable history dating all the way back to the Middle Ages. There are still many fishing boats in the harbor, but the Flying Dutchman has also become a well-known appearance and is always warmly received. The harbor is the heart of the city and from here you can take very nice walks.
Day 4: Whitby
Today a rest day in Whitby. Time to view this beautiful town or take a nice walk to the high-lying Whitby Abbey where you have a wonderful view of Whitby. The journey continues at the end of the day.
Day 4 & 5: Farne Islands & Holy Island
The sailing trip across the North Sea continues to the Farne Islands, a unique nature reserve with many bird species and the largest population (more than 3000) of gray seals in Europe. The Farne Islands are also known for the beautiful old lighthouses that can be found there.
In the evening the journey goes to nearby Holy Island, a very special island on the border with England. The actual name is Lindisfarne and that is also the name of the monastery on the island. In 793 the monastery was looted by the Vikings.
In the southeast corner of the island is Lindisfarne Castle perched on a steep cliff, an 16 century castle that was restored in the early twentieth century. The island is connected to the mainland by means of a dam that is flooded at high tide and can only be reached at low tide.
Anchoring and spending the night are spent in the beautiful sheltered stream area.
Day 6: Stonehaven
The journey starts early, the sails are hoisted to sail towards the beautiful Stonehaven.
This is a beautiful town on the coast with a beautiful harbor. It also has a beautiful small museum, which made it the most beautiful 'seaside town' in Scotland a few years ago. But the town is also known for the old Dunnottar Castle that is nearby.
Day 7: Buckie
Buckie is a beautiful harbor town where many loggers used to come. It is very special to remember that the Flying Dutchman was already approaching 1903 Buckie as a sailing fishing vessel. Now it has fallen asleep a bit, but you can still taste something of the grandeur of the once important fishing port.
Day 8: Inverness
After a delicious breakfast, the tour continues to Inverness, a beautiful city with all the wonders of the Highlands at your doorstep. Visit Inverness Castle and St Andrew's Cathedral, then stroll along the banks of the River Ness, or cross the suspension bridge for some rest and relaxation in the Ness Islands.
Day 9: Inverness
The wonderful sailing trip has come to an end and after a very extensive breakfast it is time to say goodbye.
Travel sum is based on a stay in a shared 2-person cabin (m / f separated) with its own sanitary facilities.
Food allergies and dietary requirements
If you have dietary requirements or allergies, it is best to discuss this before booking. Often it is not a problem, but sometimes some cooperation is expected from the guests if special products have to be purchased, which will then have to be taken by the guests themselves, for example.
