This opportunity was posted on December 11, 2022
[ Cancelled ] Transatlantic Leg 2: Lisbon to Canaries via Madeira, 12-20 November 2023 (9 days) Portugal to Canary Islands ref 13991
From Lisbon (Doca de Alcântara Marina), Portugal to Tenerife (Marina San Miguel), Canary Islands.
December 2023 to .
Website: www.bluewatermiles.com/routes/transatlantic-leg2-2023/ Second leg of our transatlantic voyage with an offshore passage from Lisbon to Tenerife via Madeira where the trade winds should start playing in our favour. Excellent mile building and training opportunity in tidal waters, very useful if you plan to take RYA examinations in the future. Anticipated route (~850 NM): Lisbon - Madeira (Porto Santo) - Madeira (Funchal) - Tenerife You should have at least 1 week of sea sailing experience to join. You will be an active member of the crew and we will provide practical trainings on board (e.g. Celestial navigation). If you are an aspiring Skipper or Yachtmaster, it will be an excellent opportunity to gain bluewater miles, practice navigation, pilotage and COLREG so that you can be more confident and comfortable when taking a boat out to sea on your own. Skipper (Marcin Wojtyczka): RYA Yachtmaster Ocean commercially endorsed, RYA Yachtmaster Cruising Instructor. The contribution is fair and reasonable. Please contact for more details. Please find more details on my website: www.bluewatermiles.com/routes/transatlantic-leg2-2023/
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): does not matter
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): does not matter
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 3): does not matter
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 4): does not matter
What roles/experience are needed (Crew 5): 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: You should have at least 1 week of sea sailing experience on board a sailing yacht to join the trip. If you are new to ocean sailing, this is a great opportunity for you to get into it. If English is not your native language and you don't know the English sailing terms, don't worry. The vocabulary is pretty simple and you will learn it in no time while on board. You will become an active member of the crew. You are not just a passenger. During a voyage, you will assist with helming, sail trimming and all the normal duties of a crew member whilst having the opportunity to learn about weather, routing, navigation, boat handling and many more.
Money: expenses shared equally
Travel to and from boat: negotiable
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