Our adventure begins in Gran Canaria. After boarding, the safety briefing, and provisioning, we use the time for preparations and getting to know the crew. As soon as everything is ready, we hoist the sails and set course south towards Cape Verde. Depending on the weather and crew, we make a stop in Mindelo on São Vicente – a perfect opportunity for a shore excursion, fresh supplies, and a technical check. Then we head for the Caribbean. We spend the next two to three weeks at sea: taking watches, trimming sails, navigating, monitoring the weather, cooking together, and engaging in lively conversations in the cockpit. At night, the stars shine like nowhere else, and during the day, we are often accompanied by dolphins or flying fish. Life on board is characterized by team spirit, mutual support, and the shared goal of arriving safely and happily in the Caribbean. Barbados is the easternmost island of the Caribbean and, for many Atlantic sailors, the magical moment when land reappears on the horizon for the first time after weeks at sea. In Bridgetown, we bring the crossing to a close, enjoy our first few days in the Caribbean, and treat ourselves to a few rum punches in Carlisle Bay before continuing the short distance (~115 nautical miles) to Martinique. Arriving in Le Marin, we are greeted by Caribbean joie de vivre, French culture, and the perfect infrastructure for sailors – an unforgettable moment after some 2,800 nautical miles.
For those collecting miles for their next sailing license: Since we'll be crossing the open sea on this trip, you'll log plenty of nautical miles. Of course, we'll issue you an official mileage certificate at the end of the trip.
Our Galini travels the world – and you can join her! With us, you're not an anonymous guest on a standard route, but part of a real crew, discovering new horizons together. We're not a typical charter company that sails the same tour every week. Instead, we sail together, experience authentic boat life, and embrace the adventure the sea has in store for us.
Climb aboard a superbly equipped, lovingly maintained boat and enjoy something special: With us, nothing is off the rack. Every trip is unique – sometimes spontaneous, sometimes planned, always full of surprises. Unplanned experiences are just as much a part of it as relaxing days on deck.
Want more than just a sailing trip? We'll take care of the onboard technology together, and you can lend a hand if you like. You can turn your holiday cruise into a real experience on a long-distance cruising yacht and become part of life at sea.
Our sailing trips combine vacation, adventure, mindfulness, and authentic boating life. Become part of our crew and experience a special time on Galini – authentic, communal, and full of adventure.
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