Backpack Music & Adventure#

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At the mouth of the Seine, the major port of Le Havre is a model of concrete grandeur. Devastated in World War II, with the boldness of its reconstruction, it’s been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss Le Havre’s great waterside art museum, or the seaside pleasures of its marina and long pebble beach. And remember Le Havre is an important cross-Channel ferry port.

The great Impressionist artist Claude Monet painted a picture of an impression of the sun rising through the industrial chimneys of Le Havre, in 1872. An art critic unimpressed by this canvas, entitled ‘Impression, Sunrise’, dismissively dubbed Monet’s style of painting ‘Impressionism’; the name stuck, becoming associated with what is surely the best-loved art movement in the world!
A modern architect with a big vision was put in charge of the post-war reconstruction. Auguste Perret was one of the world’s pioneers in employing concrete. Not only was it cheap, he also reckoned he could achieve many new effects with it, as he proved. The whole design, though altered many times, turned out to be bold and grand. Perret’s modern transformation of Le Havre helped the place became the first modern town in France recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
North of the all the docks, turn the corner from the Seine estuary and Le Havre faces the Channel full on. Here you’ll find the large yachting marina and, in summer, beach huts lined up along the shingle beach as far as Sainte-Adresse, the elegant seaside suburb of Le Havre, with great views out to the open sea. The slopes above have not just swanky villas, but also a 19th century fort turned public gardens with a view.
Climb aboard, and join the crew. As a member of the crew, you’ll be expected to participate in daily activities necessary to keep everything shipshape. Getting to grips with the ropes and sheets, basic navigation skills and yacht maintenance, setting out the day’s aims according to the weather conditions and the schedule.

PASSAGE
Portsmouth - Le Havre - Saint Vaast - Portsmouth
By joining this trip you accept that the skipper has the final decision on activities and the itinerary with safety of crew and the yacht in mind.
DATE
28 Apr - 02 May 2025

COSTS
£650 pp + £200 contribution (food on board, fuel, marina fee, etc)

FOR BOOKING PLEASE VISIT WEB:
https://sailingmusicadventure.com/

PASSPORT AND VISAS
Please note, your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry to France. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france

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Alaska: the name is a symbol of wild, untamed, natural beauty and expansive, seemingly never-ending landscapes yearning to be explored.
The last frontier" isn’t simply a license plate motto but a way of life in North America’s crown jewel of wilderness. For those seeking to find their spirit through exploration, epic hikes and outdoor fun, there are few comparisons. Even the campfires are going to be big and go late under the midnight sun – one of the best times to visit. Given the scope of how big Alaska is, a few trips by land and sea are part of the experience in this most mighty of wild places.
Seward's location is nothing short of epic. It sits at the northernmost edge of Resurrection Bay, a deep fjord carved by glaciers. To the east are snowcapped peaks and forests of Sitka spruce. To the west is 700 square miles of ice known as the Harding Icefield. It is encompassed by the larger Kenai Fjords National Park. No matter where you look, there's
something beautiful to see.

There's so much to see and explore in Alaska! In 7 days you could sail to glaciers in the Kenai Fjords National Park, anchor in secluded coves, or let the whales decide where you'll go! Since the sun hardly sleeps, you've got extra time to enjoy amazing views, waterfalls, and wildlife!
Seward is a small town located on the Kenai Peninsula and offers many activities for outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of things you can do in Seward including boat tours to Kenai Fjords National Park, or the Alaska SeaLife Center which is a great place to learn about marine life in Alaska and see sea lions, puffins, and other animals up close.
The Kenai Fjords National Park in the Kenai Peninsula is one of the best places to visit in Alaska with glaciers, an icefield, and bears and seals lolling about. The best way to see this remote destination is to get out on a cruise where you can get out on kayaks to explore the fjords.

Prince William Sound

The Sound is located on the south end of Alaska with incredible scenery and is one of the prettiest places you’ll visit. You can take a boat tour out to visit the sound and also enjoy a delicious meal on the water. The Sound is surrounded by glaciers and the biggest tidewater glacier is the Columbia Glacier.
You’ll feel what a goldfish feels like as the surroundings seem bigger than life. There is also a lot of wildlife in the area so keep your camera handy for epic pics you can look at over and over again. This might not be one of the most well-known Alaska destinations, but you’ll be rewarded with an awe-inspiring scene if you decide to be one of the few that visit.
Nestled between glaciers and lush mountains, Whittier is the gateway to stunning Prince William Sound. While just a few hundred people call this seaside town home, this area attracts thousands of visitors every year.
They come because it’s the best place to see amazing tidewater glaciers and marine In fact, you’ll find the world’s largest concentration of tidewater glaciers here.
Take a cruise in Prince William Sound to see glaciers, whales, sea otters bobbing in the water, and seals hauled out on ice chunks that have calved from the glacier. And you won’t be able to miss the incredibly active seabird rookeries with thousands of birds.

The meeting point of two oceans

The meeting point of two oceans in the Gulf of Alaska is a breathtaking sight that leaves people in awe. The contrast between the warm, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the milky turquoise waters of the Arctic Ocean is striking. It’s a reminder of the power and beauty of nature. The boundary between the two oceans can be seen as a visible line, sometimes several kilometres wide, where the two oceans meet. The line is not always straight and can shift and change with the weather and tides.
Climb aboard, and join the crew. As a member of the crew, you’ll be expected to participate in daily activities necessary to keep everything shipshape.

PASSAGE

SEWARD HBR - EVANS ISLAND (ANCHOR) - WHITTIER HBR – VALDEZ HBR- TATITLEK (ANCHOR) - CORDOVA HBR - MONTAGUE ISLAND (ANCHOR) - SEWARD HBR
By joining this trip you accept that the skipper has the final decision on activities and the itinerary with safety of crew and the yacht in mind. We will be under satellite navigation at all times to establish and update the ship position by automatic means, for use throughout the voyage.

COSTS
£1,350 pp., all inclusive (food on board, fuel, marina fees etc.)
FOR BOOKING PLEASE VISIT WEB:
https://sailingmusicadventure.com/

PASSPORT AND VISAS
For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements