We have now released the first three sailing legs of the European Tour 2023. Sail with us from Barcelona to Sète in southern France, from Sète to Gibraltar, or the really long sailing leg across the Bay of Biscay, 18 days at sea between Gibraltar and Jersey, British Isles. Apply now to join us on a once-in-a-lifetime sailing adventure!
Photo: Dan Norrå
This first sailing leg of the European Tour 2023 is the perfect opportunity for the tallship rookie who wants to experience a short sailing adventure of only a few days. It includes the preparations on board and rigging up before heading out from Barcelona in Spain, and a typical portstop with visitors on board in Sète in southern France.
It’s ideal for you who want to compress the experience of sailing on board into a shorter time frame, and a trial run.
Sail into spring in the Mediterranean!
On the second sailing leg this year, we head towards the straights of Gibraltar. It's unfortunately not within our power to control the weather, but with a full nine days of sailing along the Spanish coast, we can almost promise excellent sailing in different weather conditions, as well as very good chances marine wildlife spotting of dolphins or whales.
The destination for this sailing leg is Gibraltar, with its iconic rock and the unique view of two continents from the same spot.
Join us as we head south!
Last year when we sailed across the Bay of Biscay, we had sunny weather and calm seas. However, this route is maybe more likely to offer both wind and waves for proper, adventurous sailing. This is also why it’s on the bucket list for many sailors.
This three-week adventure through the Straights of Gibraltar, along the coast of Portugal and across the Bay of Biscay is for you who want to experience a real sailing adventure and the true experience of this amazing ship. Like the original 1700’s Swedish East India Company ships, Götheborg is built to sail big oceans, and this sailing leg offers the biggest ocean that we will sail this season.
Sign up for a real North Atlantic adventure on board Götheborg and let’s see how she sails!
We have previously announced the opportunity to sail along for free the full first six weeks of the European Tour 2023. The reasons for this was that we need a full crew, where the majority have gained some sailing experience, to sail across the Bay of Biscay.
We had several hundreds of applicants for this sailing period. Even though we would have loved to invite everyone on board, we only had a limited number of spaces for this, and these spaces have almost been filled.
With the release of the three separate sailing legs it is now possible to sail as a paying deckhand and join just one sailing leg. This will suite anyone who is not able to join a full six weeks of sailing, or for those who did not get a place on board the longer sail, to still join a shorter period. However, please note that whereas the first offer of the full six weeks was to sail for free, the separate sailing legs are not. Instead you apply to join as a paying deckhand.
Welcome on board!
Greencarrier och Göteborgs Stad är överens om att vilja skapa en långsiktig hemvist för Ostindiefararen vid Masthuggskajen. Målet är att fartyget ska spela huvudrollen i ett nytt historiskt upplevelsecentrum som ska stå klart 2031, och bidra till ett mer levande kajstråk nära Järntorget.
During the evening we will be joined by Mats Berggren, who during the construction period represented the Swedish Maritime Administration as a determined and persistent inspector, and Marie-Louise Edholm, who took part in building the rigging, has sailed with the ship, and has been responsible for the maintenance of the rig. You will gain insight into traditional craftsmanship, material choices, and the many challenges involved in combining historical authenticity with modern safety and operational requirements. If you were involved during this period, perhaps you have a story of your own to share. We would love to hear it! About halfway through the lecture, coffee and pastries will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go directly toward the re-rigging of the ship. Registration is free of charge. Please register by emailing: vanner@gotheborg.se A warm welcome! The Friends of East Indiaman Götheborg Association
Following growing interest in the future of the East Indiaman Götheborg, Greencarrier now presents detailed plans for a new permanent quay location and an adjacent experience center at Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg. The ambition is to create a new destination in the city ahead of the 300th anniversary of the Swedish East India Company in 2031. The first vision images are now being presented.