Ocean Mile Builder 2
Ocean Crossings
Weymouth, UK - Portimão, Portugal
Join Tall Ship Blue Clipper for this Offshore Sailing Experience, sailing form Weymouth to Portugal. A great experience for any sailor wanting to improve their offshore sailing knowledge. It is a great opportunity to build your confidence on deck and learn invaluable skills from our experienced crew. This is a hands-on voyage with full immersion into the ship’s daily routines and watch system.
| Ship | Per Person Twin En-Suite |
|---|---|
| Blue Clipper | £2,750.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2021 | October 17, 2021 | 22 |
Ocean Mile Builder 2
25th September 2021 - 17th October 2021
Voyage Highlights:
- Become fully immersed in every aspect of life on board
- Plenty of opportunity to learn new skills
- Ocean Passage
- Night time sailing experience
Voyage Description
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.
Build your miles and learn to handle a tall ship on a long passage as you sail with the crew of Blue Clipper from Weymouth to the Portugal. This exciting mile-building voyage is for those wanting to experience life at sea and build those miles!
Join Blue clipper on 2 back to back voyages from Weymouth to Camarinhas and Camarinhas to Portimao, Portugal. There will be 2 full days spent in Camarinhas with time to explore.
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 small yacht. If this is your aim, remember it will give you open ocean experience. Or you may just be an adventurer, who wants to try something new and escape the rat race to experience life on the open waves.
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.
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 ensuite 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 (a TAB system is in place during your voyage. Payable at the end of your voyage in cash (GBP or EUROS) on board.
- Any shore excursions and meals on shore (unless otherwise stated)
- VISA fees
Weymouth, UK
Portimão, Portugal
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
Portimão, Portugal
The closest airport to Portimao, is Faro Airport, with many budget airlines flying between the UK and Portugal daily. The easiest way to get to Faro Airport is via Hoppa Transfer or by train from Faro to Portimao.
https://www.hoppa.com/en
