Embarkation: Las Palmas, Canary Islands.
Disembarkation: Saint Lucia, Caribbean.
Duration: Approximately 4 weeks.
Planned Route: Las Palmas → Tenerife → La Palma → La Gomera → El Hierro → Mindelo (Cape Verde) → Barbados → Saint Vincent → Saint Lucia.
Our adventure begins in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, one of the world's most famous departure points for transatlantic sailors.
We plan to explore the magnificent volcanic islands of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. These islands, with their dramatic mountains, spectacular coastlines and rich maritime heritage, have welcomed ocean-going vessels for centuries. At La Gomera, we will find ourselves in a place closely associated with Christopher Columbus's voyages across the Atlantic.
Here, the excitement of our approaching ocean crossing begins to grow. Leaving the Canary Islands behind, we will head south towards Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo is a legendary gathering place for bluewater sailors preparing to cross the Atlantic. We will complete our final preparations, review weather forecasts, check our equipment and provision the yacht for the great passage ahead.
And then comes the moment we have all been waiting for... We hoist our sails, leave Cape Verde astern and turn our bow westward towards the Caribbean. Ahead lies the vast Atlantic Ocean. For the coming days and nights, the rhythm of life will be shaped by the wind, waves, stars and changing skies. Imagine standing a night watch beneath a sky filled with countless stars, watching flying fish glide across the waves, or welcoming a golden sunrise after a peaceful night at sea.
Experience the steady northeast trade winds filling our sails as we make our way westward, mile after mile, towards the Caribbean. This is more than simply travelling from one continent to another. It is the extraordinary experience of living with the ocean, becoming part of a small sailing crew and discovering what true bluewater sailing feels like. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in navigation, sail handling, watchkeeping, weather discussions and everyday life aboard, under the supervision of experienced professional sailors.
After our Atlantic passage, our planned first Caribbean landfall is Barbados. The sight of a tropical island appearing on the horizon after days at sea is a moment few sailors ever forget. From Barbados, we intend to continue towards Saint Vincent, enjoying the lush green landscapes and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
Our adventure concludes in beautiful Saint Lucia, famous for its magnificent Pitons, tropical rainforest and spectacular anchorages. The arrival in Saint Lucia will mark not only the completion of our Atlantic passage, but another unforgettable chapter of our round-the-world sailing adventure.
Important information: All routes, dates and planned stopovers are provisional and may change depending on weather, sea conditions, technical requirements and safety considerations. We prioritise safety over fixed schedules and recommend flexible travel arrangements.
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