Windseeker

03/06/2025

🌊 Worried about seasickness? You’re not alone — many Windseekers feel the same way before setting sail. But don’t let it stop you from your adventure!

We’ve gathered practical tips to help you prevent seasickness and cope with it if it happens. Spoiler alert: most people get through it just fine, and still have the time of their lives on board!

👉 Read our guide and get ready to sail with confidence: https://www.windseeker.org/seasickness/

Do you have a favourite way to deal with seasickness? Let us know i the comments!

Check out this list of helpful tips and stop worrying about seasickness!

02/06/2025

"I learned about how quickly I can make friends across cultures, knowing no one to begin with.”

Windseeker journeys aren’t just about sailing – they’re about connection.

Join an international Exchange@sea and discover how fast a ship full of strangers becomes a crew of friends!

01/06/2025

“Peter introduced us to the ‘Handy Billy’. It was a fab piece of kit that we could attach to any halyard and pull on to tighten it. We all got very excited when we managed to increase our speed by 0.9 knots!

We also used some of our watch time to plan for the Crew Parade. We spent the afternoon building a boat using cardboard, electrical tape, bin bags and string. We have plenty of time and with some teamwork I am sure that we will get there.”

Read more about this busy and productive day at sea!

Charlotte (26), UK We were lucky as a watch this morning and didn’t go on sail watch until 8 a.m. Some people had to get up to make breakfast but the rest of us enjoyed our lie-in and were bright-eyed and eager. The previous watch had set a good course for us, so our primary […]

30/05/2025

What a rush! Exchange@sea trainees working with sails on ⛵ Vega Gamleby

28/05/2025

The 2028 Tall Ships Races are announced, with Kiel as the starting harbour, two long races across the Baltic, and a beautiful Cruise in Company in Finland.

Want to experience Kiel before the crowds? Join our special sustainable youth journey on Hendrika Bartelds this summer – now for only € 495! 🌍⛵

https://www.windseeker.org/journey/hendrika-bartelds-kiel-de-kiel-de-as10576/

The Tall Ships Races 2028 is now announced and four host ports are confirmed!

For full details please visit the link here: https://sailtraininginternational.org/sailtraining/news/four-host-ports-announced-for-the-tall-ships-races-2028/

27/05/2025

🌍 Before setting sail, these Hungarian Exchange@sea trainees rolled up their sleeves for the planet!

Led by their mentor Lily, the group organized a riverside cleanup along the Danube in Budapest — collecting a whopping 400 litres of trash in just three hours. 💪

It was more than just an environmental effort: the day helped the group bond ahead of their upcoming sustainable voyages on board Morgenster, Iris, and Hendrika Bartelds.

This is what being a Windseeker is all about – teamwork, initiative, and taking care of the world around us. 💚

26/05/2025

“It is an adventure you don’t want to miss! Being a sailor only takes passion and motivation.” – Axel (23), France.

Ready to step on board? Tall Ships welcome complete beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. All you need is the right mindset. 💪

22/05/2025

Time really flies at sea! ⛵ Our second adventure is in the books. For 9 days, trainees from Raster Groep Deventer sailed the Baltic on board the Iris—making friends, learning new skills, and discovering more about themselves thanks to experiential learning and some incredible coaching.

So many smiles in one journey – we can’t wait to do it all again in July! 🌊

21/05/2025

Unique Opportunity, Special Price!

📅 18-27 July 2025
🗺️ Kiel (DE) - Denmark - Kiel (DE)
🏷️ € 495

Always wanted to join a Windseeker sustainable youth voyage but your country wasn’t on the list? This is your moment! Join Hendrika Bartelds international exchange, now open to all nationalities. Learn to sail a tall ship, conduct plastic research and make international friends while exploring the beautiful Danish coast. This is a rare opportunity – don't miss it!

On the Right Tack: Against Pollution. Sustainable [email protected] on board the stunning Hendrika Bartelds and embark on an international sailing adventure! Join the ship in Kiel, Germany, and enjoy the local waters before taking course for Denmark. Discover seaside towns and out-of-the-way islands...

19/05/2025

“I'm so happy that the crew really involved us.” – Florine (25), France.

There are no passengers on a Sail Training trip! Whether it’s hoisting sails, steering the ship, or navigating the course, everyone plays a role – building teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills along the way.

18/05/2025

A 3-masted barquentine, Thalassa is more than capable to sail every imaginable sea and ocean. The ship spends summers competing in the Tall Ships Races and exploring Scotland with hiking and whiskey-themed trips. In winter, she sails across the Atlantic and back with the School at Sea.

Thalassa’s cosy 2-person cabins are perfect for recharging between watches – making sure you’re ready for the next day of adventures!

Learn more about this stunning ship at

Join tall ship Thalassa. Get active. Get adventurous. Learn to sail. No matter your experience, budget or age. Become a Windseeker trainee.

15/05/2025

Join Iris for a unique, two-ship sail training adventure! Sail from Rostock in Germany to IJmuiden in the Netherlands, along with tall ship Morgenster. Learn to sail and do plastic research with The Ocean Movement while making international friends on two vessels!

11 August - 19 August 2025
Ages 15-25: € 750,-
For participants from Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Ireland and Hungary.
Read more and book your place now 👇

Sustainable Exchange@sea on board the Iris with the Morgenster. For participants from Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Ireland and Hungary. Set course for sustainability with this unique, 2-ship project. Join the Iris or Morgenster for an exciting adventure, sailing from Rostock in Germany to IJmu...