Departure Date: 15-Sep-25
Arrival Date: 26-Sep-25
Remaining Places Available: 12
Departure Location: Skive, Central Denmark Region, Denmark
Arrival location: Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
NORTH SEA NAVIGATIONAL TRAINING EXPEDITION
** BOOKING OPENS 18TH NOVEMBER** 15th - 26th September 2025
This is Excelsior's last big trip of the season, from the Danish Limfjord back home to Lowestoft. We'll start in Skive, a picturesque Danish harbour in the middle of the beautiful Limfjord, and then make our choices depending on the weather. This trip is designed to develop the navigational skills of the crew, as we work together to decide, according to the forecasts and charts, the best route home to Lowestoft. Everyone on board will have the opportunity to make a passage plan, under the guidance of our qualified professionals, and grow their capacities be it working towards an RYA certificate such as Day Skipper or Yachtmaster, or just for their own personal development. This is an excellent mile-builder and training exercise for those looking to take their seamanship to the next level. You'll also learn important skills such as provisioning and meal planning for a longer voyage, leadership (everyone will have the chance to lead their watch), and the planning required to take into account the quirks of a traditional rig. We'll also train for various manoeuvres involving a traditional set-up like Excelsior's. This voyage will include both tidal and non-tidal waters, night passages, and a North Sea crossing.
Suitable for adults and young people aged 15+
About your destination:
Meet in Skive at lunchtime on Monday for briefings and getting to know the crew and boat. You'll be divided into your watch teams, and set the task of planning the voyage. After that the route may take you towards the Baltic side of Denmark, with an eventual transit through the Kiel Canal, or out directly towards the North Sea and down the eastern Danish coast towards Heligoland.
Ryanair flies regularly from Stansted to Aalborg, with regular buses between Aalborg bus terminal and Skive.
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