wants 6 crew for Ocean Nomads Community, Sun Odyssey 519, m.

From Tenerife, Spain to Sal, Cape Verdes.

January 2025 to February 2025.

Urgent! We're finalizing the crew this week. One of the most exciting elements of sailing is travelling to a new country! Join us for a real Offshore skill-building adventure trip sailing from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde. Led by seasoned skipper and boat owner Thomas, this hands-on experience is for those eager to refine their offshore sailing and seamanship skills, get ready for liveaboard life, while experiencing travelling into a new country. Why Join? ✔ 14 Days of Adventure: A combination of real multi-day offshore sailing & exploring Cape Verde Island vibes. ✔ Learn from the real deal: Guided by expert skipper and boat owner Thomas, who embodies the ocean nomads lifestyle, with 40,000+ nautical miles of offshore experience, including an Atlantic Ocean circle on his own vessel. ✔ Skill Development: Learn and hands-on practice all about ocean sailing and seamanship, including night sailing. ✔ Freedom Lifestyle Design: Learn from and with those designing an ocean lifestyle with purpose. Thomas has been a live aboard since 7 years. ✔ Personalized Coaching: Small crew size for tailored training and mentorship. ✔ Adventure Meets Education: Skill-building blended with exploration. ✔ Community: Share the adventure and learn together with other ocean nomads sharing values and vibes to live conscious with nature. ✔ Impact: Together we make efforts to shine in the sustainability element + part of your contribution goes to an Ocean Nomads Impact Project, which you vote for on the trip. ✔ The Ripple Effects Connections and insights made on Ocean Nomads trips often open up new paths, opportunities, and life-changing pivots. What You'll Learn & Experience Skills we'll go through: Chart plotting, electronic systems, and night navigation Interpreting weather data and adjusting sails for changing conditions Advanced sail trim Docking, maneuvering, and engine troubleshooting Watch systems, night sailing, and long-distance passage prep and experiencing it! Emergency equipment use, drills, and heavy weather sailing Decision-making, crew coordination, and conflict resolution Eco minded cruising, maintenance, and provisioning Insights in boat ownership and what it takes + Personalized attention for skills you'd like to learn and practice. All while being on a real offshore ocean adventure. Are the waves really as high as in the movies? What would it feel like to see land after a week on the water? There is only one way to find out: to go for it! Build confidence and master the skills needed for offshore sailing and developing the ocean nomads lifestyle more resourceful, skillful and sustainable. Trip Vibes & Values We share the Ocean Nomads ‘slow sailing’ philosophy. The focus is on simplicity, health, local food, skill sharing, community connection, active, adventure and sustainability mindset. Ocean Nomads is a tribe of young... at heart, adventurous ocean lovers who want an active outdoor lifestyle. We will share fun ideas and projects on mindful, self-sufficient, positive-impact ways to live and travel sustainably at sea at any age and budget. This is an action-adventure where everyone participates in creating the vibe and value for a memorable 10 days at sea. We have a smoke and alcohol-free onboard policy, as well a vegetarian diet, for maximum superpowers and nature connection. Watch our film: Sailing in Greece. A Film on Adventure, Impact & Community. A 50-minute Adventure Travel Docu presenting what Ocean Nomads and an Ocean Nomads Lifestyle is all about. Watch it here: www.oceannomads.co/film Note for this trip we rent a boat and hire the best instructor Thomas, who also has his own vessel to train you. A trip contribution is needed to realize this trip. €50 of your trip fee goes directly into the Ocean Nomads Member Impact Project Grant Fund, where you'll vote for the winning project during the trip! Your Skipper & Instructor We are super proud and stoked to have Thomas aka Tomaatje as skipper and instructor leading our Offshore Adventure Sail. With Ocean Nomads since the very beginning. He’s a legend to learn from, born and raised sailor, Captain & Owner of SV Windfall, ocean activist, and now working full ON to get his boat ready for the next adventure. Many Ocean Nomads have already sailed with him and many more will sail so on an ocean nomads adventure and/or on future adventures on his SV Windfall. Hello, my name is Thomas, an ocean lover at heart. My passion for the water and adventure began almost before I could walk, and it has guided my life ever since. Growing up in Almere, the Netherlands, I started my sailing journey on the nearby lakes. Later, I worked with Amorgos, a renowned sailing school, where I honed my skills navigating Dutch waters and the stunning Croatian islands. My experience also includes time aboard the tall ship Twister, deepening my love for traditional sailing. In 2014, I completed my first Atlantic crossing, a transformative experience that opened my eyes to the pressing issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. This inspired me to establish The Ocean Movement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation through education and research sailing expeditions focused on microplastics. Seven years ago, I became the proud owner of Windfall, a beautiful 53-foot steel ketch that I now call home. Together, we've explored the North Atlantic Ocean, and I’m preparing her for new adventures, including a planned circumnavigation next summer. My dream? To venture into the Arctic and drop anchor amidst its breathtaking wilderness. I am a graduate of the Enkhuizer Nautical School and hold a Yachtmaster Offshore certification. Over the years, I have sailed more than 40,000 nautical miles offshore, gaining extensive experience in long-distance navigation and seamanship. For me, sailing represents true freedom—the ability to explore limitless horizons, driven by nothing but the wind and a sense of adventure. Currently, I dedicate my time to preparing Windfall, leading charters, teaching others, and delivering yachts. I’m thrilled to be part of the Ocean Nomads Offshore Adventure Trainings where I’ll connect with like-minded sailors and further develop key ocean sailing skills, including boat preparation, navigation, safety, night sailing, and much more. As one of my favorite mottos says, "You can’t change the winds, but you can adjust your sails." I look forward to embarking on this adventure with you all! See more trip info on www.oceannomads.co/trips

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Sailing with a Rally: Independent

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-hot bunk

Smoking on board: non-smokers only

Total people on board: 8

Crew roles: Who is this for? For Ocean Nomads who: ✅ Have basic sailing experience (crew or skipper in coastal waters). ✅ Want to build confidence in offshore passages and long-distance navigation. ✅ Value teamwork, sustainability, and adventure. Ocean Nomads trips focus on hands-on learning and experience surrounding adventure, impact & community rather than formal certifications which we are not able to issue. This trip is ideal if you're eager to level up your sailing and seamanship skills and build confidence as crew or skipper in a real-world setting. Perfect to get you ready for confidently sailing your own vessel or for example, the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate. It's not for: ❌ Complete beginners with no sailing experience (see our beginner-friendly trips). ❌ Those seeking a laid back luxury cruise—this is an active, hands-on adventure. It’s the people who make the adventure. We curate a diverse, multi-skilled crew with a similar mindset to create a powerful team mix. It makes ALL the difference. We live beyond the status quo or desire to do so. We care for the planet. Minimize, simplify and cut down on our environmental footprint where we can. We lift each other up and support each other when in need. About you: Adventurer & explorer Competent crew or Dayskipper Alternative lifestyle seeker Striving to do good Excited to share skills and stories Eager to learn, share and care Hands-on mindset Ambitious Saying Hell Yeah, that’s me when reading more about the Ocean Nomads community Please ensure you meet the following criteria before applying ✅ You have prior sailing experience (as crew or skipper). ✅ You are physically fit and able to handle the demands of offshore sailing. ✅ You are comfortable living in close quarters with others for an extended period. ✅ You are ready to participate in watch-keeping and night shifts. ✅ You understand the basics of navigation, safety, and seamanship. ✅ You have a positive and adaptable attitude towards teamwork and problem-solving. ✅ You are eager to contribute to onboard tasks (e.g., cooking, cleaning, provisioning). ✅ You are willing to adhere to eco-friendly and sustainable practices onboard. ✅ You are happy with vegetarian food, and a smoke and alcohol free environment

Money: voyage cost $1750

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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