Do you want to join us on a great Biscayan adventure? This is a great opportunity to sail with us on the longest sailing leg this year! STAS (Sail Training Association of Sweden) has decided to give a grant to five people 18–25 years of age applying to Leg 8: The Biscayan Adventure – Bremerhaven to Lisbon! Read more below!
STAS (Sail Training Association of Sweden) has decided to give a grant to five people 18-25 years of age applying to Leg 8: The Biscayan Adventure – Bremerhaven to Lisbon!
This is the longest sailing leg this year, with 15 full days of sailing, and easily the toughest one, too. Many people dream of sailing the Bay of Biscay. Is it a dream of yours also? Signing up for this leg will give you a most varied experience of challenging sailing and beautiful summer days on the Atlantic.
Sign on: Bremerhaven Saturday 20 August 2022
Sign off: Lisbon, Thursday 8 September 2022
(Price: 23.500 SEK without grant 18.500 SEK with the grant.)
To apply for the grant you have to:
How to apply:
Write your name, age and a short motivation as to why you should get the scholarship and send it to hanna.nejstgaard@soic.se the 5 August at the latest. Good luck!
Spread this to anyone who might be interested - we're looking forward to reading the applications!
For more information about the leg and how to apply, see below.
Are you ready for a southbound voyage?
Leaving Bremerhaven and Maritime Days, Götheborg of Sweden will be heading south for its next destination, the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. This will be the longest passage of all our European legs – and easily the toughest one, too. Naming it the Biscayan Adventure is no exaggeration, for adventurous it will be, just as it will be fun and include some really great sailing. Perfect, some would say, for experiencing the life of a deckhand as it should be. Would you agree? Perfect!
Sailing here is on many people’s bucket lists. Is it on yours? Signing up for this leg will give you a most varied experience of challenging sailing and beautiful summer days on the Atlantic. Are you in?
Days sailing: 15 days
Days in port: 4 days
Sign on: Bremerhaven, Saturday 20 August 2022
Sign off: Lisbon, Thursday 8 September 2022
Price: 23.500 SEK
There are around fifty deckhands and twenty-five professional crew members on board Götheborg. The deckhand crew consists of a mix of people from all age groups, geographical origins, level of experience and interests. Everyone contributes in their own way with their unique life experience from professional and private life, whether you have sailing experience or not.
Greencarrier and the City of Gothenburg have agreed on their ambition to create a long-term home for the East Indiaman at Masthuggskajen. The goal is for the ship to play a central role in a new historical experience center, planned for completion in 2031, and to help create a more vibrant waterfront promenade near 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.