The Bay of Biscay, Ocean Crossing
Ocean Crossings
Weymouth, UK - Seville, Spain
Join TS Blue Clipper for this adventure across the Bay of Biscay. If you are looking to build offshore miles, get an ocean passage under your belt, then this is the voyage for you!
Leaving Weymouth, it won’t be long until you are out at sea, at one with the ocean.
This voyage will be challenging and involve up to 10 full days at sea and will involve getting fully involved in the watch system and daily routine of the ship.
There will be an opportunity to gain skills in celestial navigation and also escape the temptation of technology!
As this is an ocean crossing, the weather plays an important role in the passage planning and we may have to wait a couple of days in port before an appropriate weather window is available to cross the Bay of Biscay.
| Ship | Per Person Twin En-Suite |
|---|---|
| Blue Clipper | £500.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2019 | September 28, 2019 | 10 |
The Bay of Biscay. Ocean Crossing - Weymouth,Uk - A Coruna, Portugal
18th September 2019 - 28th September 2019
Voyage Highlights
- Feeling at one with the ocean
- Fully immersed into life on board
- Escape from technology and the influences of the outside world
- Build navigation and helming skills
- A team challenge creating an atmosphere of camaraderie.
Life on a sailing voyage
On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best sailing and shore landings for the forecast and most idyllic or sheltered anchors and ports. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights describe, but you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description below is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. If the following voyage description is not fulfilled for any reason, Maybe Sailing and Maybe Sailing Youth Initiative cannot be held responsible.
During the voyage you will be spilt up into watches, the normal duty rota is four hours on duty and eight off but this may vary with circumstances and crew abilities. This is a long voyage and you will get into the rhythm of an Ocean Passage with time to unwind. If you like to keep busy then there is always ships maintenance to help with.
If you are working your way towards the 2500 qualifying miles needed for a RYA yachtmaster exam then this passage is a good way of getting to that target quickly and with considerably more comfort than a large yacht. If this is your aim, remember it will give you open ocean experience but not much coastal navigation or pilotage, but if you combine it with other shorter voyages it is a good string to your bow.
What is included in the voyage cost:
- All meals on board Blue Clipper – including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Use of safety equipment
- Accommodation in a twin en suite cabin
- All instruction and lectures on board by fully qualified crew
What is not included:
- Travel to and from the boat
- Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Any shore excursions and meals on shore (unless otherwise stated)
- VISA fees
Weymouth, UK
Seville, Spain
Embark Travel Information
Weymouth, UK
How to get to Weymouth
By Train and Bus
Weymouth is in Dorset and is served by good rail and bus links. If you want to travel east of Weymouth, in the direction of London, you will need to get the South West Train Service. For any route heading West (e.g. Devon, Bristol, Yeovil) you will need to catch the First Great Western Service.
By Air
If you are flying into or home from Weymouth, the nearest Airport is Bournemouth Airport which is approximately 1hour away. You can take a train to Bournemouth and then a bus to the airport. Alternatively Southampton airport is a 2 hour train journey away.
Disembark Travel Information
Seville, Spain
The airport is ten kilometres north of the city, close to the A-4 motorway. Seville has flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia, but there are also numerous flights to European cities such as London, Paris, Rome, Milan and so on. When going from the airport to the city centre, visitors can opt for a taxi or take a special bus service, connecting the Plaza de Armas in the centre of the city with the airport, stopping off at places such as the Santa Justa train and AVE station. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes. A one-way ticket costs €4 and a return ticket €6
Seville has been served by the high-speed train (AVE) since 1992. These trains offer some twenty daily services (in each direction) between Seville and Madrid, with a maximum journey time of around two and a half hours. The AVE also connects with Barcelona, by way of Zaragoza, in around five and a half hours, and with Valencia in a little less than four hours
There are two bus and coach stations in the city. The main one is on Plaza de Armas, with numerous daily national and international services. The Prado de San Sebastián bus station operates scheduled regional services.
