Offshore Sailing Passage 1

Highlights

Kiel Canal | Netherland Islands | The English Channel

 

Summary

This maiden voyage will require some patience and concentration through the Kiel canal and the heavy traffic entering the English Channel. It will be the first days at sea for SV Enola after her 6-month long refit. We can’t wait!

Dates

Embarking: Thursday 31 July 2025, at 10:00 (UTC+2) in Barth, Germany

Disembarking: Thursday 7 August 2025, at 09:00 (UTC+1) in Dover, UK

Total Duration

8 days

Total Nautical Miles

Around 530 NM

A sailing trip being inherently subject to the hazards, adjustments to the planned route may be necessary due to unforseable reasons, prevailing wind, sea and weather conditions, as well as the condition of the vessel and crew. The start and arrival ports should however remain as planned.

Your Skippers

Gregory & (TBA)

Your Journey

  • You will be a full member of the crew, where active participation in all duties inherent to sailing a vessel is required.
  • You will improve your sailing skills and seamanship under expert guidance.
  • As for all of our voyages, you’ll receive a passage certificate as a proof of your time at sea for your mileage building and sailing license.

What you will learn or improve

  • Safety: emergency procedures and safety equipment usage (liferaft, lifejacket, EPIRB, etc.).
  • Organisation of life onboard: journey planning, provisioning, watches organisation, galley duties, maintenance and cleaning.
  • Passage planning, weather forecasting and routing.
  • Sailing maneuvers: active participation in all sailing maneuvers, such as steering, trimming, tacking, gybing, reefing, etc.
  • Usage of essential sailing equipment such as autopilot, plotter, radar, VHF, satellite communication.
  • Navigation at night.
  • Logbook fill in.

Embarking Port

Barth

Nearest Airports: Hamburg Airport or Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Nearest Train Station: Barth

Disembarking Port

Dover Marina

Nearest Airports: Heathrow / Gatwick / London City Airport / London Luton Airport

Nearest Train Station: Dover Priory

Packing List

Warm Locations

Find Your Best Flight Connections

Kayak

Momondo

Cheapflights

Google Flights

Availability Status

Waiting list

Price per Visiting Member

3’900€

 

Price comprise:

  • Accommodation aboard the vessel
  • Participation in sailing and on board recreational activities
  • Onboard meals and beverages
  • All port fees and local taxes
  • Fuel and water
  • Use of provided life jackets, harnesses and other safety equipment

Price exclude:

  • Transportation and/or transfers to/from departure/arrival ports
  • Land-based accommodation
  • Ashore food and beverages
  • Any other services not directly related to vessel operations
  • Solo or guided activities with third-parties, such as scuba diving, trekking, kayaking, etc.