From the Azores to Gibraltar arriving in Malaga

Very popular activity. Places usually sell out 46 days before the start

The Atlantic crossing by sailing boat is first and foremost a life experience, intense, profound, which requires physical and mental strength and balance, traits that must already be present in those who undertake this type of navigation, given the sharing with others (often strangers) in limited spaces and for a long period of time.

Furthermore, prior awareness of the type of sailing is required: continuous, long-range and without the possibility of landing for a period of several weeks, often characterised by real marine weather conditions on site that are changeable or even different from the forecasts and institutional information channels that are consulted in the sector.

Our commitment is to provide you with suggestions, guides and everything necessary to prepare you mentally and to arrange the activity and the boat, entrusting the preparation, arrangement and guidance to those who have conducted over 12 ocean crossings (3 of which solo) both on sailing boats and catamarans.

On the other hand, those who decide to embark must be aware that it is a real adventure in the open sea, where there are no plumbers, weavers, cooks, wifi networks, nurses who can intervene in case of an unforeseen event. Everyone, therefore, is required to climb aboard certainly with enthusiasm but above all with the humility of being a member of a crew, of adopting a participatory and shared lifestyle in daily activities on board. And mentally, predisposed to welcoming thoughts, opinions, tasks and commands that will be necessary (and sometimes MANDATORY) to follow and respect for the successful and safe outcome of the experience, for oneself and for all the other participants.

Plan

We leave the Azores heading east, sometimes it is necessary to climb with an east-north-east route to gain degrees and then descend further towards the strait, if the weather requires it, a stop on the island of Madeira is possible before setting off again towards the strait.
We have about 900 nm to cover until the strait.
Once we arrive in the area we may have to stop outside the strait in case of contrary winds that do not allow entry.
The presence of the killer whales will most likely force us to extend this passage by sailing along the coast only during the day with night stops in the various ports.

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Other information

All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (italian)

Boarding at the port of Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel
Disembarkation at the port of Benalmadena (Malaga)

Extra about 250/300 pp for food and drinks, fuel, ports.

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Boat details

Our Sun Odyssey 51 of 15.50 meters, built in the Jeanneau Shipyards. The model of this sailboat is specially made to provide maximum comfort during long stays on board, thanks to the large spaces both indoors and outdoors, without however compromising on performance, giving the maximum during long voyages (such as oceanic ones. Full Moon is therefore a modern, comfortable and fast sailing boat, indicated on the market as an above average model in terms of comfort and safety among standard sailboats.

The boat is equipped with every comfort, tools and equipment to make your stay welcoming and make you live the experience of living in contact with marine wonders in a unique way.
When you are "tired and bored" of swimming in the blue-green Caribbean waters, you can rest or read lulled by the waves, or equip yourself with a fishing rod, steer or photograph, until you enjoy cooking in the dinette.

Here's what you'll find on board:

FOUR DOUBLE CABINS
Ours is a particularly habitable sailboat: it has four guest cabins, each with private bathroom, and one reserved for the crew.
All cabins have double beds, stowage lockers and private shower rooms.

DINETTE AND INTERIORS
The dinette is developed on both sides of the interior of the boat, thanks to the optimal organization of the spaces which, once down the stairs, allow central access completely free from clutter.
Next to the stairs, there is the chart table, complete with the instruments and accessories for navigation: this is the & quot; control cabin & quot ;, to always be left free for the Captain and the area & quot; off limits & quot; for guests on board.
Immediately afterwards, again on the right side, a comfortable U-shaped corner develops, excellent for allowing access and use of the compartment even during navigation. The kitchen area is complete with stove and oven, two cockpit fridges, microwave oven and doors with all the necessary for cooking and setting, from breakfast to lunch, to aperitif and dinner: dishes, pots and casseroles, glasses, cups, containers and much more.
The left side of the dinette comfortably accommodates ten people seated and doors for storing food.

THE EXTERIORS
The cockpit is large and designed in such a way as to make the moments spent reading, resting and looking at the sea or having lunch and dinner in the harbor, losing one's gaze in the blue of the sky and the sea, to the fullest. The comfortable canopy and awning protect the stop in the cockpit even in the hottest hours.
The spaces on deck are wide, comfortable and safe for movement. The stern beach is large and equipped with a retractable floor ladder, to go down comfortably into the sea and enjoy the space coming up from the sea, thanks to the comfortable shower equipped with fresh water.
The large space in the bow, entirely covered in teak, is large and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy relaxation and sunbathing areas for both groups and "moments alone".
The two rudder wheels, placed laterally in the stern, allow easy movements both for guests residing in the cockpit and for the Captain who must move from the stern to the cockpit to control the navigation, combining the use of the winches that govern the sails so much from upwind than from downwind.
In 2021 it underwent a deep refit to make it even safer and more comfortable.

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