Christian Radich Summer voyages 2013 Join the voyages!

Everyone can sail with Christian Radich. Sailing with us is a positive challenge - both physically and mentally - and it is a unique opportunity to experience one of the world’s most famous windjammers. On board you will find new friends from various countries. Christian Radich has had up till 13 nations on one leg - a truly international crew!

As trainee, you will participate in the duties on board according to your own condition and interests. No previous knowledge is required in order to join this historical ship. We focus on sailing as much as possible, although weather conditions may force us to utilise the engine sometimes. Everyone will join in on the duties; however it is not mandatory to enter the rig. During calm seas, trainees often practice knots, sailing skills and seamanship.

To join a voyage, the age limit is 15 years old (on departure date), and 12 years when sailing with parents on non-race legs. For participants over 70, we have to accept your medical certificate of fitness. There is no upper age limit, but you must be fit enough to actively participate in the work on board. Join the Christian Radich voyages and prepare for a life changing experience!

Christian Radich – voyages 2013 Spring 2013

Weekend - voyage from Oslo in May Program: It is not often Christian Radich do voyages other than in the Thursday: Introduction, security and rigtraining. summer season. In we have the bright spring- and Friday: Sailing. summer nights and a weekend voyage from Oslo and southwards Saturday: Arrival at Koster about 12:00, time on your own. will be a lovely experience! The ship will leave from Akershus- At 18:00: Dinner on board. kaia in Oslo Thursday and return to the same pier on Sunday. Sunday: We go by motor back to Oslo, arriving approx. at 17:00 We plan to go to Koster, the picturesque Swedish Island. In Koster, you can rent a bicycle and explore the island on your Price per person € 565 own. At night there will be a nice dinner on board (drinks not included). All meals included. Departure: Oslo / Akershuskaia Thursday 9 May 15:00 As usual, we depend on the winds and weather and changes to Arrival: Oslo / Akershuskaia Sunday 12 May 17:00 the program due to this, may occur. Otherwise the same conditions as the summer voyages.

Christian Radich – voyages 2013 The voyages 2013

From Norway’s Fjords to Aarhus relationship with Russia. The city's architecture and design On the first leg, we will sail from Stavanger to Lysefjorden, shops attracts thousands of tourists to the city every year. representing spectacular scenery surrounded by mountains. Christian Radich is among the favourites in the race because the The ship has participated in a festival at Stord, before ship is the most winning ship in the Tall Ships Race during the sailing to Stavanger to meet the trainees. After departure, we past 10 years. The regatta is quite long, but we expect good wind will do training in the rig as we go into Lysefjorden to see the direction, and with a large flotilla of competitors, it will be quite famous mountain “Prekestolen”. From south western Norway, an experience. we will sail to Aarhus, and we hope to meet our friends “Statsraad Lehmkuhl” and “Georg Stage” on our way. All the "Cruise in Company" from Helsinki to Riga 70-80 ships that participate in Tall Ships Race gather here. This is a pleasant voyage where we sail together with the other Trainees can here enjoy typical Danish atmosphere and ships and visit local ports. The Tall Ships will be invited to friendliness. charming ports in Finland, Estonia and Latvia before we reach the medieval city of Riga, the widely known Hansa City which Race 1 from Aarhus to Helsinki was established as early as 1158. We will have an enjoyable time From Aarhus, our first destination is the Finnish capital. together with other crew and trainees from many nations. The Helsinki is a great city, where you can see the difference Baltic countries have a fascinating culture, a mix of influence between western culture and the influence from Finland’s from Scandinavia and from Russia.

Christian Radich – voyages 2013 Regatta 2 from Riga to Stettin scenery, with Rügen’s long beaches and high cliffs. In this area After pleasant days in Riga, we prepare for the next race with the East German communist regime's private hotels were all intentions of winning the last race to Stettin – a city situated. Today, this area is open for all to enjoy and trainees founded before year 1000. If you want to join a short race, this will be able to enjoy this beautiful location. leg is perfect. On this leg we expect several sailing manoeuvres to reach the finish line as number one! In Stettin, the final Warnemünde – Oslo through awards ceremony for the Tall Ships Race will take place. the Danish archipelago Stettin has been under three nations. After first being From Warnemünde, Christian Radich will sail towards Germany’s third largest port, the city became the capital of to explore the Danish archipelago. Wind and Swedish Pomerania, before becoming German again. After weather determines if we choose Bornholm with its amazing World War II, the city has been part of . surrounding islands or if we will sail among the islands south of Fyn. Excursions and swimming may be a part of the Short cruises from Stettin to Rostock / experience. When returning to Oslo, we will sail with the Warnemünde stream up Kattegat, before the summer voyages ends with Our next port will be Warnemünde. The city is next to a warm welcome at the quayside in Oslo. Rostock, and the whole area is characterised by a 4 day festival of sailing ships. The focus will be on cruising as opposed to For further information about the Tall Ships Race and ports, pure sailing. Trainees will be able to enjoy breath taking see www.sailtraininginternational.org

Christian Radich – voyages 2013 Practicalities

Christian Radich can accommodate 80 trainees. Each trainee (dormitories) below deck. The ship has modern shower will be assigned to one of three watch teams which have facilities, serves 3 excellent meals per day and has a small slope 4 hours on duty and 8 hours off - both day and night. Among chest where you may buy souvenirs, toothpaste, snacks etc. your duties are lookout, fire-and safety patrols, sail manoeuvres and steering, all performed under professional supervision. Special clothing or other equipment is not necessary. Rainwear During races, our professional crew do most of the steering. and warm, windproof clothes are perhaps the most important In particular, the sail manoeuvres are demanding, but very things to remember. spectacular. Entering the rig is the ultimate event to many, but it is not mandatory. The trainees sleep either in hammocks or Further information regarding what to bring along will be sent bunk beds in two comfortable, air-conditioned orlops to you with your trainee handbook after registration.

Christian Radich – voyages 2013 Prices and conditions

Voyage no Route Departure Arrival Price

1 Stord/Stavanger - Aarhus 30. June 14:00/21:00 4. July 11:00 € 635 2 Aarhus – Helsinki (Race 1) 7. July 10:00 17. July 11:00* € 1270 3 Helsinki- Riga (Cruise in Company) 20. July 10:00 25. July 11:00 € 790 4 Riga – Stettin (Race 2) 28. July 10:00 3. Aug. 11:00* € 915 5 Stettin – Rostock/Warnemünde 6. Aug. 10:00 8. Aug. 09:00 € 430 6 Rostock – Oslo 11. Aug. 19:00 18. Aug. 10:00 € 990

Changes in arrival- and departure times may occur. *Given good conditions, the arrival date may be earlier. You will of course stay on board until given date.

Extra night on board including breakfast: € 50 Max 1 night before and/or 1 night after the voyage, not before leg 1 and 6, and not after leg 5 og 6. per night (10 % discount when booked together with your voyage). Check-in on board minimum 2 and until 3 hours before departure. (In Stavanger at 21:00 precisely) Trainees taking part on several voyages may stay on board during harbour stays (only breakfast will be served). The deck will be closed for the trainees, if customers have contracted the deck for special occasions.

Changes in arrival and departure times may occur.

Special offers

12 Stord - Helsinki Including three nights in Aarhus € 1890 23 Aarhus - Riga Including three nights in Helsinki € 1990 34 Helsinki - Stettin Including three nights in Riga € 1690

Discounts

Youth 12 -25 years old: A discount of 10% applies on each leg and on special offers (15% on races, youth from 15 years). Family: When booking minimum 3 persons from the same household a discount of 15% applies. Max. 1 type of discount per person.

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Christian Radich is one of the world’s most famous sailing ships. She was built in 1937 and celebrated her 75th anniversary in 2012. Christian Radich sailed as a training ship until 1998 and almost 17000 Norwegian students have had their basic marine education on board. The ship is well known from the movie “Windjammer” (1958) and the “The Onedin Line” (1971-80).

During the summer season, Christian Radich - the national pride - offers sail voyages for trainees and school classes. Teambuilding adventures for companies and private parties are getting more and more popular. During winter, we sail for the Norwegian Navy, only interrupted by sail voyages in Southern Europe. During the winter 2012/2013 Christian Radich completed an Atlantic crossing with crew and trainees. For more information, please see www.radich.no.

A professional, permanent crew of 15-20 persons will introduce you to life on board the ship and make you familiar with 1360 m2 of sails and 9000 meters of rope. They will also supervise you at sea in order to make your stay on board Norway’s most magnificent sailing ship a safe and unique experience.

Welcome on board the Windjammer Christian Radich Please contact us: [email protected] Tel: +47 – 22 47 82 70

This brochure is sponsored by: Changes in schedule and prices Møklegaards Trykkeri AS, Fredrikstad. may occur.

Photo: Horst Utsch, Ulf Hansen, Einar Corwin, Jon Winge, Matt Johnston and Fredrik Broman/Imagebank Sweden.

The Christian Radich Sail Training Foundation PO box 666 Sentrum, 0106 Oslo. (Visiting address: Akershusstranda 9/Skur 32) Tel: +47 22 47 82 70, Fax: +47 22 47 82 71, [email protected], www.radich.no