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: english-channel-routes
English Channel - Leg 1, 07-14 July 2023 (8 days)
A great sailing route along the English Channel from Hamble River (Solent) to Falmouth (Cornwall) via Scilly Islands in the world-famous sailing waters. An adventure during which you will sail a good distance and visit well-known historical landmarks and picturesque seaside towns. The voyage is aimed at novices and experienced sailors alike.
English Channel - Leg 2, 14-23 July 2023 (10 days)
Join us to sail from Falmouth (Cornwall) to Hamble River (Solent) via Scilly and the Channel Islands in the world-famous sailing waters. An adventure during which you will sail a good distance and visit well-known historical landmarks and picturesque seaside towns. The voyage is aimed at novices and experienced sailors alike.
Tag: gallery
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 relaxed 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.
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: recaps-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: recaps-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 relaxed 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: recaps-2023
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: routes
English Channel - Leg 1, 07-14 July 2023 (8 days)
A great sailing route along the English Channel from Hamble River (Solent) to Falmouth (Cornwall) via Scilly Islands in the world-famous sailing waters. An adventure during which you will sail a good distance and visit well-known historical landmarks and picturesque seaside towns. The voyage is aimed at novices and experienced sailors alike.
English Channel - Leg 2, 14-23 July 2023 (10 days)
Join us to sail from Falmouth (Cornwall) to Hamble River (Solent) via Scilly and the Channel Islands in the world-famous sailing waters. An adventure during which you will sail a good distance and visit well-known historical landmarks and picturesque seaside towns. The voyage is aimed at novices and experienced sailors alike.
Transatlantic Leg 1: Bay of Biscay, 04-12 November 2023 (9 days)
The first leg of our transatlantic voyage with an offshore sailing across the challenging Bay of Biscay from La Rochelle to Lisbon. The voyage is an excellent mile-building and training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Transatlantic Leg 2: Lisbon to Canaries via Madeira, 12-20 November 2023 (9 days)
The second leg of our transatlantic voyage with an offshore passage from Lisbon to Tenerife via Madeira where the trade winds should start playing in our favour. The voyage is an excellent mile-building and training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Transatlantic Leg 3: Canaries to the Caribbean, 20 November - 16 December 2023 (27 days)
Atlantic tradewind crossing from Tenerife to Martinique. An adventure that is on many a sailor’s bucket list. Endless sunny days of running before the wind followed by nights under a sky full of stars. Great mile builder, the opportunity to learn celestial navigation and get your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualifying passage.
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.
Tag: transatlantic-routes
Transatlantic Leg 1: Bay of Biscay, 04-12 November 2023 (9 days)
The first leg of our transatlantic voyage with an offshore sailing across the challenging Bay of Biscay from La Rochelle to Lisbon. The voyage is an excellent mile-building and training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Transatlantic Leg 2: Lisbon to Canaries via Madeira, 12-20 November 2023 (9 days)
The second leg of our transatlantic voyage with an offshore passage from Lisbon to Tenerife via Madeira where the trade winds should start playing in our favour. The voyage is an excellent mile-building and training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future.
Transatlantic Leg 3: Canaries to the Caribbean, 20 November - 16 December 2023 (27 days)
Atlantic tradewind crossing from Tenerife to Martinique. An adventure that is on many a sailor’s bucket list. Endless sunny days of running before the wind followed by nights under a sky full of stars. Great mile builder, the opportunity to learn celestial navigation and get your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean qualifying passage.