Velvet Adventure Sailing wants 2 crew for Velvet Lady, Oyster 55, 17m.

From Plymouth, United Kingdom to La Coruna, Spain.

October 2018 to October 2018.

Sailing across the Bay of Biscay is on the to do list for many yachtsmen. Why, because it has gained itself a fierce reputation for strong winds and big waves and so crossing it safely is a big achievement. This will be our 12th southbound crossing of the Bay of Biscay aboard Velvet Lady. Yes the weather can be rough, we choose carefully when to leave Plymouth, but what better way to experience it than on a good solid 55 foot Oyster. Is it a course? We do not run formal courses, we prefer to learn by being out at sea and experiencing whatever comes! This trip is ideal for milebuilding, gaining confidence at sailing in more challenging conditions and gaining experience towards a future Yachtmaster certificate. You will not be a passenger. You will be expected to take a full and active part in the watch system. You will be able to learn from us about course shaping and plotting, tides (including secondary port calculations), passage planning and passage making, how to interpret weather forecasts and collision regulations. There are also plenty of opportunities to practice navigation and work out tides as we approach the French and Spanish coasts. This is a Passage on a commercial vessel with professional Skipper and Mate, Embarkation is 6th October, Disembark 16th October. Voyage Cost £1195. Full details :https://www.velvetadventuresailing.com/adventure-sailing-holidays-2018/bay-of-biscay-crossing-plymouth-falmouth-camaret-la-coruna Contact Us : [email protected]

Velvet Adventure Sailing is currently based in United Kingdom

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): does not matter

Sailing with a Rally: Independent

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: non-smokers only

Total people on board: 6

Crew roles: Our Voyage highlights include Exhilarating sailing 550 miles for your log book Day sails to Fowey and Falmouth Crossing shipping lanes on an overnight sail from Falmouth to Camaret (France) Conquering the Bay of Biscay Making landfall in new places and working out pilotage plans Taking part in a watch system Learning how to helm in all conditions Experiencing the beauty of sunrises, sunsets and starry skies Opportunity to try a sextant and navigate by the stars Enjoy the sound of the waves on the boat and the feel of the wind in your hair Sample some superb French cuisine in Camaret Anchor in a secluded bay in the Spanish Rias Finish with some Spanish Tapas ashore on the last night You will not be expected to cook but will be asked to help with the washing up!

Money: voyage cost

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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