Azores - Canary Islands
Highlights
RYA Qualifying Passage | Celestial Navigation | Navigation At Night
Summary
This passage is a rare chance to sail around the islands of Azores, Madeira, reach the pristine Savage Islands, before making landfall in gorgeous Canary Islands. You’ll sail at night and may practice celestial navigation. Trade winds should prevail and you’ll enjoy great fall temperatures and starry nights.
Dates
Embarking: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 18:00 (UTC+0) in Horta (Faial), Azores
Disembarking: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 10:00 (UTC+0) in To Be Confirmed
Total Duration
20 days
Total Nautical Miles
Around 750+ 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 Skipper
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
Nearest Airports: Horta Airport
Disembarking Port
To Be Confirmed
Packing List
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Availability Status
Open
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.
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