The ONDECK Bermuda Atlantic Challenge 2013
Bermuda - Azores - Portsmouth, UK
The Bermuda Atlantic Challenge sees our matched fleet or Farr 65s cross the Atlantic from Bermuda to the beautiful islands of the Azores and on to Portsmouth in the UK. Crews can expect to experience variable and challenging weather conditions as they complete this West to East Atlantic crossing and there are no better yachts to experience this type of sailing on than our Farr 65 round the world racing yachts.
The Bermuda Atlantic Challenge is split into two legs each no longer than two weeks in duration and options are available to complete the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster qualification as part of this event.
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Want even more sailing?
If you wish to make this into a longer trip, packages are available to include the Ondeck Antigua Charleston Race and/or the Ondeck Charleston Bermuda Race. Click Here or call us for details of these two new and exciting events.
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The Ondeck Atlantic Challenge is sponsored by “Peters Café Sport”, in Horta on the Island of Faial in The Azores.
Probably the most famous bar in the North Atlantic, as well as being a local currency exchange, Post Office and tourist information, they are an institution to seafarers from all over the world.
This trip will be in memory of Jose Azevedo (Peter). |
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Leg #1 : Bermuda to Horta (Azores) - 2,000nm
Crews will join the yachts on the stunning island of Bermuda, dotted in the Western Atlantic ocean. From here the yachts will head out into the Atlantic, travelling East bound towards the striking volcanic islands of the Azores. This 2,000nm passage of challenging sailing will leave you with an immense sense of achievement as you first cast your eyes on the dramatic mountains of the Azores rising vertically our of the ocean.
Horta, our arrival port, is on the island of Faial and is well known by the sea-faring community around the world. You will be able to share your tales of adventure with many Atlantic sailors in the famous Peter Café Sport Bar (sponsors of this event) where a refreshing gin and tonic (two doubles for £1) is the drink of tradition.
Leg #1 Itinerary
Crew Arrive: 27 May Leavers Depart: 9 June
Total Cost for Leg #1 - £1250.00
NOTE: All dates TBC
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Leg 2 - Horta (The Azores) - Portsmouth, UK - 1,200nm
This 1,200nm ocean Leg takes us well up into the Northern latitudes where we will hopefully reach the top of the famous Azores High before sailing down the conveyor belt of low pressure systems that produce the favorable Westerly winds for a fast, exhilarating sail back to Portsmouth.
This Leg is ideal for people wanting to do their Ocean Yachtmaster qualifying passage - please see details of Ocean Yachtmaster training below.
Leg #2 Itinerary
Crew Arrive: 9 June Crew Depart Yacht: 20 Jun Ocean Oral Exams: 20-22 Jun
Total Cost for Leg #2 - £950.00
NOTE: All dates TBC |
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ONDECK ARE THE FIRST AND ONLY COMPANY IN THE UK TO OFFER ALL THREE ELEMENTS AS A COMPLETE ONE OFF PACKAGE |
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Ondeck offer the opportunity to complete the theory, practical and oral aspects of the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster qualification as part of the Bermuda Atlantic Challenge.
One of Ondeck's Ocean Instructors will be in the Azores running a 5-day shore based Ocean theory course and a one day preparation lecture for the practical elements required to be executed at sea and submitted for scrutiny by the RYA.
Upon arrival in Portsmouth, we will have an RYA Ocean Examiner available to check the celestial observations taken onboard and then conduct the oral exam - the final part needed to complete Ocean Yachtmaster. |
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If you have already completed your theory element then you can join us for the passage and oral exam alone – you will not be omitted because you have made a head start.
You must have the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification as a pre-requisite to the Yachtmaster Ocean - please see our Sea School Pages for details of all RYA courses.
There are a maximum of 3 berths onboard each of the 4 yachts available for Yachtmaster Ocean. |
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Ocean Tuition:
Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course: 4-8 June - Azores (also available in the UK prior to the 1st leg - dates on request) £599
Yachtmaster Ocean Prep day: 9 June £250
Yachtmaster Ocean Oral Exam: 20-22 June in Portsmouth approx £140 to be paid to the examiner.
Prep day is recommended if using the ocean leg as a qualifying ocean passage.
NOTE: All dates TBC
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Combination Booking Discounts: Legs 1 & 2: £1,980.00
Legs 1, 2 and all Ocean tuition: £2,744.10
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The cost includes:
Professional experienced ocean Skipper, Mate and 2nd Mate onboard
All meals, snacks and refreshments whilst at sea
Shore side representative and professional weather routing
Sailing tuition for all levels
Accommodation onboard
Wet weather gear and lifejackets
Host events and parties at each stop over
Fuel and mooring fees
10% discount on additional sailing events with Ondeck Sailing over Summer 2009
Any transport costs required in order to get ashore e.g. water taxi
The cost excludes:
Travel Insurance
Flights and airport transfers
Meals whilst in port
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