Offshore Sailing from Portugal to Tenerife BC151125 – Leg 1

Voyage Highlights

• Visit the archipelago of Madeira
• Offshore passage sailing
• Learn Celestial Navigation
• Rhythm of Ocean Sailing
• Night sailing
• Hands on Ocean sailing

Join Blue Clipper in Portimao, Portugal for offshore sailing to Santa Cruz, Tenerife.

Learn all about sailing a tall ship, work in a watch system, help to navigate the ocean, climb the rigging, mend a sail and get into the rhythm of ocean sailing. Would suit novice or leisure sailors with plenty of miles, warm weather and seamanship skills to be learnt on deck and aloft.

Sail the Atlantic from Portimao, Portugal to Santa Cruz, Tenerife on this mini ocean adventure on our beautiful three masted expedition tall ship with a chance to visit the archipelago of Madeira along the way.

You really don’t need any sailing experience as the professional and experienced crew will run through everything from safety drills to how to pull ropes efficiently, find the right halliard or steer the 144ft schooner. You don’t even have to be super strong just bags of enthusiasm to sail a traditional commercially coded ocean voyager.

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