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04-06-2007
About the Gallant

 

Sailing on the Gallant

Leave the stress and strain of daily life behind you the moment we set sail, whether you come sailing for

a day, a weekend or longer.

 

A voyage on the Gallant is always an adventure. During your trip you help out with sailing the ship just

as much as you are able, with or without any previous experience - hoisting the sails, coiling the ropes,

taking a turn behind the wheel, or navigating -  sitting on deck in the sunshine or watching the sun set,

is as much a part of the Gallant experience. We hope you return home richer from the experience.

 

We organise a full programme of voyages from April to October in Dutch an European waters. We have

all kinds of trips on offer, from a day-long Taster trip along the coast from Amsterdam, to ocean sailing

off Brittany, or exploring Norwegian fiords and Hebridean islands.

 

Sailing-scedule:  look under VAARSCHEMA

 

 

Accomodation an Facilities

Down below decks, the comfortable saloon, where you can relax en read, is adjoined by a fully equipped kitchen.

We have berths for 19 people on board, divided in two 2-berth, three 3-berth, and two 4-berth cabins.

Bring a duvet cover and pillow case, we provide pillows and duvets.

 

The Ship

The Gallant was originally built as a herring drifter, named Jannetje Margaretha, at Vlaardingen in 1916.

Some 70 years later, the Tall Ship Gallant Foundation salvaged the hull and set out to restore it to its former

glory as a two-masted topsail schooner. The project was part of a government-aided employment scheme to

provide young people with work experience.

 

Displacement                           160 tons

 

Lenght on deck                        24,90 metres

 

Lenght overall                          37 metres

 

Draught                                   2.70 metres

 

Sail Area                                 415 square metres

 

Engine                                     270 hp DAF

 

Fresh water tank                      10.000 litres