Tallship
Søren Larsen - New Zealand to Easter Island
Tradition and Comfort
The brigantine - and former star of 'The Onedin Line' TV series - has
circumnavigated the globe for decades. With her massive oak beams, polished
brass lamps and walnut panelling, the Søren Larsen ranks amongst
the most distinguished ocean-going square riggers worldwide. Life on
board is relaxed and really does hark back to a bygone age. Yet the
Søren Larsen is no museum piece: she's equipped with hot fresh-water
showers, an electricity supply and a spacious saloon; there's also snorkelling
and windsurfing gear, as well as an on-board library. Below deck are
7 twin and 2 four-berth cabins. All meals are provided.
All Hands on Deck!
Although the Søren Larsen is sailed by 11 professional crew,
participation is central to the experience and your enjoyment. So the
Captain and crew will invite you to join in and you'll have your chance
to take the helm or perhaps fill in the ship's log. Or, if you feel
comfortable with it, climbing the rigging to set the topsails and standing
watch.
Our Voyages
Ranging from 4 days along the coast of New Zealand to 50 days sailing
from Easter Island via Pitcairn to Tahiti, Søren Larsen's 2006
voyages offer something for everyone. The voyages fall broadly into
two categories: - Ocean Sailing Voyages, where the objective will be
to undertake an authentic blue-water ocean passage to the next destination,
under square rig. This is an ideal introduction to the age-old traditions
of tallship sailing, experiencing the thrill of working as part of a
skilled crew - in between serious relaxation! - Island Cruising Voyages
are as much about exploring remote destinations untouched by modern
tourism (such as Vanuatu), and encounters with the local village cultures,
as they are about sailing a square rigger. Sailing at our leisure,
there's plenty of scope for snorkelling and swimming on reefs, as well
as onshore sorties and hikes. After the fun of a day's sailing and on-shore
explorations, we look forward to arriving in a different bay and lying
peacefully at anchor.
