From Baiona, we will embark on a practically emission-free journey to Macaronesia, comprised of the North Atlantic archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores.
This navigation from Baiona to Madeira is the first stage of a longer trip that consists of 4 stages in total, during which we will explore true nautical paradises.
You can check all the stages here on Sailwiz and sign up for one or more:
- Stage 2: from Madeira to Azores.
- Stage 3: through the Azores.
- Stage 4: from Azores to Baiona.
Riding the waves on a sailboat gives you a deep understanding of the beauty and magnitude of the ocean. The waves on this voyage are very long and slide slowly under the ship's keel. As you relax in the slow waves of the Atlantic Ocean, you will find a more surprising marine fauna: oceanic seabirds that will accompany us at all times, schools of flying fish, tunis fishing for schools of fish and cetaceans of all kinds.
We will sail from the end of the known world (Finis Terrae before Columbus returned to Baiona with the news of the discovery of America) to the Portuguese archipelago of the Madeira Islands. Little by little, the trade winds will set in, pushing us through the waves.
The arrival to the archipelago of the Madeira Islands is overwhelming. Geologically spectacular, brimming with exotic colors and always warm under the sun, Portugal's most enchanting archipelago lives up to all its subtropical promises. Pearl of the Atlantic, island of eternal spring... Madeira well deserves the imaginative nicknames given to it.
The journey takes place on board a 22-meter steel Ketch that is large, safe, solid and easy to navigate. On board there is space for 10 passengers, you can spend the night in comfortable cabins. Below the deck there is also a large day area where meals are served and the wheelhouse has comfortable sofas with panoramic views.
The crew consists of an experienced captain and a bilingual first officer (English and Spanish at least), so that there is always a person in charge on duty.
On board we will teach (to all those who dare) the profession of the navigator, with the possibility of certifying your knowledge with the RYA Competent Crew titles. It will also be possible to make the necessary miles for the Yacht Master Offshore, Yacht Master Ocean and PPER qualifications.
This is a trip for active travelers, we sailed together on this ship. Sailing experience is not required, but an active and open attitude is required. We teach you everything you need to know along the way, from sailing to steering the ship, and you disembark like an old sea wolf.
Naturally, there will also be plenty of time to relax, read a book and have stimulating conversations with fellow travelers. We sail into the night and everyone on board is assigned guards. This way, we can continue sailing and everyone on board the ship will have enough time to rest, eat and sleep in addition to sailing. However, nights at sea are magical. Due to the complete lack of light pollution, you're not just stargazing: you can see the entire Milky Way arranged before you.
Arriving in port after a long sea voyage is an unparalleled experience. Try walking straight with those newly purchased sea legs!
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