Navigation Programme is as follows :
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Spain - Azores - Madeira - Canarias - Azores - Spain
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April to July 2025
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#1 Spain (Galicia) to Azores : 10 days - 900 Nm (01 - 12 May) - YMO*
Muros to Azores (Ponta Delgada - Santa Maria) : Crew change in PDA ;
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A challenging passage, from the still cold waters of the Spanish coast, down to the warmer and charming Azores, accompanied by whales, dolphins and changing winds. Sailing time may be from 4 to 9 days, depending on weather patterns.
#2 Azores - Madeira - Canarias : 10 days - 900 Nm (16 - 26 May)
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We will leave Ponta Delgada, stop for a night in Santa Maria and then head along the rising trade winds to Madeira, also for a short stopover. Then we will jump with the warmer North-Eastern winds down to Las Palmas.
#3 ​Canarias -Mid Atlantic - Azores : 15 days - 1000 Nm (02 June - 15 July) - YMO* ;
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This is a "round the Azores High" navigation style, very interesting tactically speaking : we will put some west in our course, rounding the calms prevailing south of the Azores, in order to catch some western breezes and arrive in the Azore's western group of islands.
#4 Azores Islands Hoping : 16 June until end of June ;
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At a slow pace, we will hop in between the Western and Central groups of Islands (from Flores to Terceira), enjoying short passages and cute Portuguese harbours stops and some swinging moorings. This leg is perfect for apprentice sailors.
#5 Azores to Spain : 15 days - 1000 Nm (01 - 11 July) - YMO* ;
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From the volcanic island of Terceira, we will trace our wake to the East, playing with the low pressure systems uprising from the western Atlantic, and maybe catch a big fish off the Portuguese coast.
#6 And finally coastal Cruising in Spain, from Galicia to Asturias, until end of July.
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*These passages are compatible with RYA YachtMaster Ocean requests (YMO).
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This is oceanic sailing, the routes are designed for fast and fun sailing, allowing us to use a large variety of sails and sailing techniques.
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We will practise many actions and help you to improve in all the aspects of offshore sailing.
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Contributions are set per trip and per crew member. It includes accommodation, food, fuel, satcoms and marina fees, as well as a fraction of the boat system's maintenance and improvements costs.
Contributions range from 1500€ to 3000€. Contact us for more details.
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For offshore legs, you ideally will have spent at least few nights at sea, and have experienced some strong or heavy weather conditions for a significant amount of time.
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For coastal legs/Islands hoping even few experienced sailors will be accepted.
Total crew will be 4-6 people for efficient and fast sailing and various training opportunities.
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We will do celestial navigation training and practice.
We will go into every aspect of managing a boat and a crew when offshore over a long duration.
We will do several foresail changes, reefing, and flying spinnakers, trying to get the best from our boat.
Preferably no heavy smokers ; and of course no alcohol at sea, and no drugs at all aboard....
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Sailing gears : it is important to have your own sailing gear, that fit you well, and are adapted to the actual area we are sailing. Pay attention to the comfort, the quality and the efficiency of your oilies and boots.
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We only have a very limited spare jackets, pants and boots on board.
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Remember, there is no bad weather, only bad gears !!!!
You may as well have a look on the boat, our philosophy and what we have already done.
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Looking forward to sailing with you.
Charlotte & Stéphane
ON HOLD - Explore the East Greenland forbidden coast from Iceland
Autonomous coastal sailing along the Blosseville Coast, expeditions taking upon one week on the wild forbidden coast between Ammassalik Fjords and the Scoresby Sund:
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Possible time frame : mid July to mid September
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Departing from Isafjordur and returning to western Iceland
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up to 6 places available, program is flexible, contact us
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*Final schedule and program might be adjusted upon sea ice extent
and weather conditions in the E Greenland area in July.
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In Greenland, we will be in total autonomy for the whole duration of the trip, as there are no harbours or towns on the Eastern Greenlandic coast. Having your own good quality gear and clothes is an important point to fully enjoy the voyage. This includes, of course, boots, shoes, and gloves.
For sailing into the fjords, and also for trekking, modern mountain clothing is fine.​
ON HOLD - Spring and Autumn Hiking by the Sea in Iceland
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Coastal cruise, whale encounters and hiking
in the Hornstrandir Natural Reserve and Vestfirdir :
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One week in September, October, May and June : 6 places ;
contact us to build your trip, departure and return to Isafjördur,
Westfjords, Iceland
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Gear :
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Individual Life Jackets and Personal Locating Beacons are provided for the duration of each trip.
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To secure your place on board, the payment process is as follows :
1. You are kindly asked to make a bank transfer or PayPal payment of 50% of the trip contribution at least three months before the fist leg's departure date. The balance has to be paid once on board (or even before if you prefer to) in Euros.
2. When applicable : kitty/daily fees are estimated per day ; this includes food, beverages, fuel and harbour fees.
The daily fees are adjusted at the end of each trip to match the exact expenses (if we have to consume more or less fuel, stay longer in a marina, etc…). We will refund you the excess, or ask for additional contributions.
The daily fees have to be paid in cash when boarding ; the currency depends on the area of sailing (Euros, GBP or US Dollars).
3. Refunds : We will refund the money if, for any reason, we have to cancel part or the whole of the trip.
NB : Meteorological/Ice conditions issues are not a relevant reason for giving a refund.
If you decide to cancel your trip, we will refund you the deposit up to 3 months prior to departure, 50% of it up to 2 month prior to departure.
We do not refund any travel tickets.