The Tall Ships Races 2016: What the Trainees Told Us

Six trainees who sailed from Lisbon, Portugal to Cadiz, Spain in the second race leg of The Tall Ships Races 2016 give us an insight into their experience.

Carmen Peí±alver – Spanish – 15 years old.  On board Statsraad Lehmkuhl (Norway)

Have you sailed before? No, but I have attended

various courses offered by the city of Cíçdiz on navigation.

About the food: My ship had some very good

cooks, which offered a wide variety of food to the entire crew. Best of all was

the sauces.

About the experience: Thanks to The Tall Ships

Races, I learnt more about myself, partly by isolation as I had no connection

with any family. At the beginning it was a little hard – getting used to living

on the high seas is no easy task. But, little by little, I got to know the entire

crew and now I don’t want to leave. I enjoyed the whole experience and the

emotion that you feel while sailing is amazing. All my expectations have been

met – it was wonderful.

I would recommend

this to everyone, and especially to young people who want to expand their

borders, mind and improve their language skills.

Loí¿c Gueguen – French – 18 years

old.  Sailed on board Hosanna (France)

About the food: It varies, from fajitas to

pasta and it’ all good.  Lunch was at

12:30 and dinner was at 1700.