This opportunity was posted on June 16, 2025

[ active ] Atlantic to Pacific passages 2027 – 2028 Spain to Mexico ref 15509

stephane giudicelli wants 4 crew for PIZCO 2, BALTIC 55, 17m.

From Muros, Spain to ensenada, Mexico.

January 2027 to December 2028.

Dear fellows sailors, here is our forecasted sailing program for 2027 and 2028 : We plan to go across the Atlantic and then the South Pacific in 2027 and 2028. General sailing plan : around South America/Tierra de Fuego. Because of El Nino, and already in place sailing restrictions through the Panama canal, we have decided to go on that longer but so much more exciting wild route : _______________________________________________________________________ #0 Delivery into Spain : to Galicia (Muros or Vigo) : March - 200 Nm _______________________________________________________________________ #1 Spain (Galicia) to - Madeira - Canarias : 10 days - 900 Nm (March) _______________________________________________________________________ #3 Canarias -Cabo Verdes : 10 days - 1000 Nm (March/April) _______________________________________________________________________ #4 Cabo Verde to Brazil : 10 - 25 April 2027 - Atlantic crossing Mindelo to Salvador do Bahia. Atlantic Crossing to the Southern Atlantic, through doldrums and SE trade winds. Possible call to Fernando de Noronha. _______________________________________________________________________ Then along Brazilian coast to Uruguay, May and June 2027. 2027/2028 Summer season in Tierra de Fuego and Chilean coast, before sailing to Polynesia in 2028 _______________________________________________________________________ Contributions per leg/passage are from 2000€ per crew. Contact us fore more details _______________________________________________________________________ Purpose : Why crossing an ocean ? Because it is there !!! Humans have always ventured beyond the horizon, driven by curiosity, necessity, and the sheer will to explore. Ocean sailing embodies the very essence of human ambition and exploration. * What draws us to cross the open ocean? Perhaps the spirit of human exploration, some primal connection to the sea, or venturing beyond the familiar, driven by curiosity not obligation. To embark on an ocean voyage is to engage in an experience that connects sailors with centuries of explorers, voyagers, and visionaries, allowing us to experience history today. * Ocean sailing is one of the purest forms of human endeavor—where raw skill, mental fortitude, and nature’s unpredictability intersect, forging an experience that is both deeply personal and entirely human. * The Philosophical Transformation: While learning ocean sailing is the goal, sailors inevitably return changed—having faced solitude, vulnerability, and the raw beauty of nature. Time slows, yet days disappear in a flash, revealing the paradox of ocean life. * Beyond Technical Mastery: The challenge is not just in handling sails or plotting routes. It is in enduring storms, seasickness, fatigue, and Inner reflection. Ocean sailing asks deeper questions: What am I truly capable of? How do I respond to uncertainty and isolation? Who am I really? * A Connection to Our Roots: Going to sea strips away the unnecessary, leaving only what truly matters—self-sufficiency, resilience, camaraderie, and respect for the forces greater than oneself. * Exploring the depths of social engagement: While much of ocean sailing is about self-sufficiency and solitude, the crew dynamic plays a critical role in shaping the journey. Life at sea fosters a unique bond—living in close quarters, facing challenges together, and relying on one another in moments of vulnerability. There's a rhythm to the watch schedule, shared responsibilities, and the silent understanding that everyone must contribute for the collective good. Looking forward to share this beautiful experience in your company. Stéphane & Lora

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

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): Watch-leader

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 3): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 4): does not matter

Sailing with a Rally: Independent

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: smoking allowed

Total people on board: 6

Crew roles: We are a couple of experienced ocean sailors, and we like to share our passion for ocean sailing. You are expected to be fully involved into every duties and activities onboard, accordingly to your abilities. We will of course support you in every aspects of life on a sailing boat at sea. This are ocean Sailing type passages, in which we are aim to enhance human skills and perceptions, in this age of technology where it is easy to simulate or manipulate everything ; we believe that human techniques must be at the heart of the art of sailing. We are here for sharing tips and sometimes knowledge ;) We are not a sailing school, we do not delivering any diploma of all kind. But we may help you to organize your skills into a coherent pattern, especially for ocean sailing. Most of our sailing is made of RYA type passages, compliant with YM Offshore and YM Ocean requirements. Contributions per leg/passage are from 2000€ per crewmember. Contact us fore more details Looking forward to sail with you :) Stephane & Lora

Money: voyage cost $2000

Travel to and from boat: crew pays

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