Sailing passage Z05-22: Ocean passage Azores -> Spain (850 nautical miles)

An ideal sailing voyage for sailors who need to build up some miles for their RYA course, or a great introduction for those who dream of an ocean crossing.

Depending on the wind, we will sail a short stretch along the coast of Sao Miguel on the first day, so everyone can get used to the ship and the sea. Optionally, we can anchor at Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Camp. A kind of mini volcano with a perfect circular swimming place in the middle, a real mini paradise with a beautiful cliff walk.

After that, we prepare for the crossing to Galicia in the north of Spain, 850 miles as the crow flies, but due to the North East wind at the Portuguese coast, we will sail in a more northerly direction the first few days. Probably in calm weather because of the ‘Azores High’ (the well known high pressure area) and when we pick up the ‘Nortada’ (the Portuguese North) we can speed to Spain. At least, that is the plan. Which means on average 6.5 days at sea. So we have planned some margin for eventual bad weather or lack of wind. If we do arrive earlier, the coast of Galica offers a beautiful sailing area because of its many inlets and islands. We will run a system with 3 watches, so there will be enough time to rest.

A challenging high sea sailing voyage with beautiful sun- and moonrises/sets, with a little luck beautiful starry skies and/or a luminous sea and dolphins. This sailing journey is a nice combination of making miles, sailing through the night, but also with some variation ashore to relax.

The daily sailing distances are between 13 and 850 miles. The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide.

Read more about our sailing holidays at the Azores
Read more about our sailing holidays in Atlantic Spain

Information about this sailing holiday

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Sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.