Ocean Mile Builder 2023 BC310323
Ocean Crossings
Portimão, Portugal - Oban, Scotland
Join Tall Ship Blue Clipper for this Offshore Sailing Experience, sailing form Portugal to Oban. 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 | £2,040.00 |
| Embarkation | Disembarkation | Nights | In Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2023 | April 17, 2023 | 17 | 3 |
Ocean Mile Builder
31st March 2023 - 17th April 2023
Voyage Highlights:
- Become fully immersed in every aspect of life on board.
- Plenty of opportunities to learn new skills.
- Ocean Passage.
- Night-time sailing experience.
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.
Build your miles and learn to handle a tall ship on a long passage as you sail with the crew of Blue Clipper from Portugal to Oban, Scotland . This exciting mile-building voyage is for those wanting to experience life at sea and build those miles!
If you are working your way towards the 2500 qualifying miles needed for a RYA Yacht master 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 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
Portimão, Portugal
Oban, Scotland
Embark 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
Disembark Travel Information
Oban, Scotland
By Road
- Car – If you are travelling by car you can check out the AA or RAC websites and plan your route.
- Coach – If you are travelling by coach you can visit the Citylink website or phone them on 08705 505050
By Rail
If you come by train, the journey takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line. First ScotRail runs trains six times a day from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban (two on Sunday). For times and prices visit the First Scotrail site. You can also phone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit their website, and they have a good app for smart phones.
By Air
Flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh is easy. Both airports are served by all the major, and many of the minor, UK airlines. This provides plenty of flights to choose from with bargain rates. In addition to being busy domestic airports both Glasgow and Edinburgh receive daily scheduled flights from Europe. Glasgow also boasts direct flights to and from the United States and from Dubai.You can also fly to Oban directly by private charter flight to Oban Airport at North Connel.
- Glasgow is the nearest large airport to Oban and is approximately 90 miles away. There are good links from the airport to the train and bus terminals in the city.
- Prestwick Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Oban Airport
By Sea
Oban is a busy ferry port with regular ferries to and from the islands of Mull, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra and South Uist. Many of these ferries also link up with other islands. For more information about the ferries you can visit the Calmac website.
