Tag: 2021
Mallorca to the Canaries (16 October to 06 November 2021, 22 days)
At the end of October 2021, we sailed from Palma de Mallorca to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The adventurous crew enjoyed fair winds and long Atlantic waves on this trip.
Tag: 2022
Around Nothern Cyclades (29 October to 05 November 2022, 8 days)
Winter sailing around mythical Greek Islands, exploring traditional windmills in Mykonos & ancient city of Delos. Great crew and island hopping cruising in the Greek paradise of Cyclades.
Azores Explorer (16 July to 31 July 2022, 16 days)
In the summer 2022 we sailed and explored the Azores archipelago located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was AMAZING!!! Everyone was fantastic. We loved every second of the adventure. The azores is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen, and we should definitely come back there in the future.
Canaries to Mallorca via Madeira (16 April to 03 May 2022, 18 days)
In spring 2022 we sailed from Tenerife to Mallorca. During the ocean passages, the crew experienced high winds and long Atlantic swell. The crew was navigating using astro navigation on the long Atlantic passage from Madeira to Gibraltar.
Tag: 2023
West France to Caribbean (03 November to 16 December 2023, 44 days)
In this epic route, we sailed almost 5000 NM and faced many challenges, especially at the beginning of the trip where we had to face very strong headwinds and big swell. But everyone was great and the boat was unstoppable so we reached our destination on the other side of the Atlantic with happy faces and a sense of achievement.
English Channel via Scilly and Channel Islands (07 July to 23 July 2023, 17 days)
A breathtaking and epic sailing trip in the English Channel, where we reveled in the picturesque and challenging tidal sailing area, and bonded with an exceptional crew, making it a truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Cape Verde to the Canaries (01 April to 22 April 2023, 22 days)
The Cape Verde islands made a big impression on us. Wonderful people, a great mix of African and Portuguese culture, super year-round weather, great hiking opportunities and incredible nature. We spent 10 days sailing around this beautiful archipelago before making a 9 days passage to the Canaries.
Tag: 2024
Galicia & Portugal, Vigo to Porto and back, 26 April to 12 May 2024 (17 days)
We sailed along the West Portugal and around Galicia coast. There was a mix of offshore and coastal sailing, as well as challanging but rewarding night navigation. We visited charming Portugal towns and Galicia’s magical fjords (Rias). We visited several notorious locations renowned for their challenging weather, such as Finisterre and Muxia.
Tag: boat-handling
Heavy weather sailing techniques
Heavy weather sailing preparation and tactics.
Waves and your boat
At what size do waves get big enough to cause trouble for your boat.
Emergency Procedures
Collection of procedures to use on a sailing boat.
Tag: books
Books and Publications
The best and favourite sailing books on our shelf.
Tag: certificates
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 1 - Introduction
In this first article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how the RYA certification scheme works.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 2 - Yachtmaster Coastal
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 3 - Yachtmaster Offshore
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 4 - Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Theory course.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 5 - Yachtmaster Ocean
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 6 - Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Theory course.
Tag: gallery
Galicia & Portugal, Vigo to Porto and back, 26 April to 12 May 2024 (17 days)
We sailed along the West Portugal and around Galicia coast. There was a mix of offshore and coastal sailing, as well as challanging but rewarding night navigation. We visited charming Portugal towns and Galicia’s magical fjords (Rias). We visited several notorious locations renowned for their challenging weather, such as Finisterre and Muxia.
West France to Caribbean (03 November to 16 December 2023, 44 days)
In this epic route, we sailed almost 5000 NM and faced many challenges, especially at the beginning of the trip where we had to face very strong headwinds and big swell. But everyone was great and the boat was unstoppable so we reached our destination on the other side of the Atlantic with happy faces and a sense of achievement.
English Channel via Scilly and Channel Islands (07 July to 23 July 2023, 17 days)
A breathtaking and epic sailing trip in the English Channel, where we reveled in the picturesque and challenging tidal sailing area, and bonded with an exceptional crew, making it a truly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Cape Verde to the Canaries (01 April to 22 April 2023, 22 days)
The Cape Verde islands made a big impression on us. Wonderful people, a great mix of African and Portuguese culture, super year-round weather, great hiking opportunities and incredible nature. We spent 10 days sailing around this beautiful archipelago before making a 9 days passage to the Canaries.
Around Nothern Cyclades (29 October to 05 November 2022, 8 days)
Winter sailing around mythical Greek Islands, exploring traditional windmills in Mykonos & ancient city of Delos. Great crew and island hopping cruising in the Greek paradise of Cyclades.
Azores Explorer (16 July to 31 July 2022, 16 days)
In the summer 2022 we sailed and explored the Azores archipelago located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was AMAZING!!! Everyone was fantastic. We loved every second of the adventure. The azores is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen, and we should definitely come back there in the future.
Canaries to Mallorca via Madeira (16 April to 03 May 2022, 18 days)
In spring 2022 we sailed from Tenerife to Mallorca. During the ocean passages, the crew experienced high winds and long Atlantic swell. The crew was navigating using astro navigation on the long Atlantic passage from Madeira to Gibraltar.
Mallorca to the Canaries (16 October to 06 November 2021, 22 days)
At the end of October 2021, we sailed from Palma de Mallorca to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The adventurous crew enjoyed fair winds and long Atlantic waves on this trip.
Tag: meteorology
Weather Forecasts
Useful weather resources and links.
Waves and your boat
At what size do waves get big enough to cause trouble for your boat.
Tag: navigation
Celestial Navigation in Practice
Fundamentals of one of the oldest seamen’s skills and arts.
The Sailing Seasons Around the World
When’s the best time to go? (including a Map).
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 4 - Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Theory course.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 6 - Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Theory course.
Tag: publications
Books and Publications
The best and favourite sailing books on our shelf.
Tag: routes
Transatlantic Leg 1: Caribbean to Azores, 30 March - 26 April 2025 (28 days)
Atlantic crossing from the Caribbean to Azores via Bermuda. An adventure that is on many a sailor’s bucket list. Great mile builder, the opportunity to learn celestial navigation and get your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualifying passage.
Transatlantic Leg 2: Azores to Lisbon, 26 April - 06 May 2025 (11 days)
Atlantic crossing from Azores to Lisbon. An adventure that is on many a sailor’s bucket list. Great mile builder, the opportunity to learn celestial navigation and get your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualifying passage.
Transatlantic Leg 3: Lisbon to Gibraltar, 06 May - 15 May 2025 (10 days)
In this mile builder we will visit charming Portugal and Spanish towns on the Atlantic coast. The leg is an excellent training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Scandinavia, Leg 1 - Flensburg to Göteborg, 24 - 31 August 2024 (8 days)
Offshore trip around the Jutland Peninsula, sailing the North and Baltic Seas. An area characterized by stunning landscapes, picturesque harbours and challenging but rewarding navigation. The voyage is an excellent training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Scandinavia, Leg 2 - Göteborg to Flensburg, 31 August - 07 September 2024 (8 days)
Offshore trip across Kattegat and Danish straits, sailing the North and Baltic Seas. An area characterized by stunning landscapes, picturesque harbours and challenging but rewarding navigation. The voyage is an excellent training opportunity, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Tag: rya-certificates-of-competence
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 1 - Introduction
In this first article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how the RYA certification scheme works.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 2 - Yachtmaster Coastal
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 3 - Yachtmaster Offshore
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 4 - Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Theory course.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 5 - Yachtmaster Ocean
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 6 - Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Theory course.
Tag: safety
Personal Safety Gear for Ocean Sailors
Useful personal safety equipment for long-distance voyaging: PLB, AIS MOB, and EVDS.
Long-range Communication
Read to decide on the best long-range communication options for ocean voyaging and learn how to use them.
Heavy weather sailing techniques
Heavy weather sailing preparation and tactics.
Grab Bag
List of items to include in your Grab Bag.
Offshore First Aid Medical Kit
Summary of the content of our medical kit for longer offshore passages.
Emergency Procedures
Collection of procedures to use on a sailing boat.
MOB Prevention and Recovery
MOB technique that works in most conditions and points of sails.
Tag: seamanship
Personal Safety Gear for Ocean Sailors
Useful personal safety equipment for long-distance voyaging: PLB, AIS MOB, and EVDS.
Long-range Communication
Read to decide on the best long-range communication options for ocean voyaging and learn how to use them.
Heavy weather sailing techniques
Heavy weather sailing preparation and tactics.
Watch Systems
Watch systems to set up on offshore passages.
Waves and your boat
At what size do waves get big enough to cause trouble for your boat.
Provisioning for longer passages
You can find here the consumables provisioning checklist and practical tips for longer passages.
Grab Bag
List of items to include in your Grab Bag.
Offshore First Aid Medical Kit
Summary of the content of our medical kit for longer offshore passages.
Emergency Procedures
Collection of procedures to use on a sailing boat.
MOB Prevention and Recovery
MOB technique that works in most conditions and points of sails.
Tag: training
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 1 - Introduction
In this first article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how the RYA certification scheme works.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 2 - Yachtmaster Coastal
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 3 - Yachtmaster Offshore
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 4 - Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Theory course.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 5 - Yachtmaster Ocean
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal how to pass the RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean Certificate of Competence.
RYA Certificates of Competence, Part 6 - Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
In this article in series about RYA certifications we reveal what is covered by the Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Theory course.