wants 1 crew for Sophistikate, Oyster 575, m.

From Simpson Bay Marina, Saint Martin to Lagos, Portugal.

May 2025 to June 2025.

ARC Europe 2025 Rally Sint Marteen to Lagos Portugal via Bermuda and the Azores 8th May – 21st June 2025 The ARC Europe is a great way to make the eastward transatlantic passage. Routing via Bermuda and the Azores and then onto Lagos, Portugal, this makes for shorter hops and gets the maximum advantage from the trade winds. Being part of the event means friendly competition, parties and organised tours as well as meeting other like-minded people. We will leave St Maarten on the 10th May with a group of around 25 other yachts, heading for Bermuda. This 860nm passage should take around 5 days, leaving around a week to explore Bermuda. From here it is an 1800nm passage to Horta in the Azores, which should take around 10 days. Sailing westbound across the Atlantic is known to be more of a challenge than sailing to the Caribbean, so this is a real adventure with the possibility of a whole mix of weather conditions and a real bucket list item for the more adventurous sailor. Once we make landfall in Horta, there will be a few days to explore and recuperate. ARC Rally 2025 Provisional Dates Sint Maarten Monday 5 May - Rally office opens in Simpson Bay Tuesday 6 May- Safety equipment inspections Tuesday-Friday Welcome drinks Wednesday 7 May Rally operations briefing Thursday 8 May Island guided tour Friday 9 May Skippers’ briefing for leg 1a Saturday 10 May Leg 1 – Sint Maarten to Bermuda 870NM Wednesday 14 May Rally office opens in St George’s Thursday 15 May First arrivals expected from Sint Maarten Sunday 18 May Prizegiving for leg 1 Monday 19 May Duty-free refuelling Tuesday 20 May Skippers’ briefing for leg 2 Wednesday 21 May Leg 2 – Bermuda to Faial, Azores 1800NM Azores Sunday 1 June First arrivals expected Thu 5 & Sat 7 Jun Half-day tour of Horta and Faial Sat 7 & Mon 9 Jun Day sail Faial to Terceira Sun 8 & Tue 10 Jun Guided walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Mon 9 & Wed 11 Jun Overnight sail Terceira to Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Wednesday 11 Jun Crew dinner & prizegiving Thursday 12 Jun Half-day island tour of São Miguel Friday 13 Jun Skippers’ briefing for leg 3 Saturday 14 Jun Leg 3 - São Miguel to Lagos, Portugal 875NM Thursday 19 Jun First arrivals expected Lagos Monday 23 Jun Final prizegiving reception *This programme is subject to change.

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): Watch-leader

Sailing with a Rally: None

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : own cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: non-smokers only

Total people on board: 3

Crew roles: All previous crews have enjoyed sailing onboard Sophistikate, both for her pedigree and also the easy going but professional Captain and First mate husband/wife sailing team. We would ideally like a somewhat experienced male or female sailor, not just a passenger. We are a non-drinking boat on passage and are non-smokers. Offshore sailing experience preferred and an ability to manage seasickness (if applicable) so as to carry out watchkeeping duties. As on all boats, we have certain procedures onboard that we expect you will follow. This is both for safety, for cleanliness, and for allocation of duties. This is NOT a paid-for position but a chance at an incredible sailing experience. We will cover all marina fees, fuel and the cost of the ARC Rally. The daily $20 covers your food per day. We are inviting you to share a bucket list experience and in return you will pay us back with a little extra sleep whilst you are on watch! As a couple, we have sailed many nm together as per the description below- Majorca to Croatia. Croatia for 3 months Croatia back to Majorca Majorca to Gibraltar x 2 Gibraltar to the Canaries Canaries to Cape Verde Cape Verde to Antigua 14.5 days Three seasons in the Caribbean. Peurto Rico to Nova Scotia via Bermuda Down the East Coast of the USA Annapolis to Antigua Now in Sint Marteen, preparing to cross back to Europe with the ARC Europe.

Money: daily contribution from crew $20

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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