The Ondeck Atlantic Adventure 2012
Portsmouth - Portugal - Madeira - Cape Verde - Barbados - Antigua
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The Atlantic Adventure is split into 3 individual legs, each one increasing in time and distance. Setting sail from the Portuguese port of Porto in early October, the 3,500 nautical mile voyage to Barbados takes around 6 weeks to complete, ending in the third week of November.
Options are also available to add the Atlantic Delivery and/or Hidden Caribbean Adventure to this voyage. The first 2 legs of the Atlantic Adventure consist of fast cruising and teaching whilst the final leg, from the Cape Verde Islands to Barbados, is a competitive match race sponsored as a Red Cap Event by Mount Gay Rum.
The Atlantic Adventure is not just about sailing but also about visiting places you may not do otherwise. Ondeck allows you time in port to step off the yacht and go and explore the varied islands of the Atlantic. If you are taking part in more than one leg, expect to spend between 5 and 7 days in each of the leg turn around ports.
If you don't have the time to do the whole adventure in one go, you can gain confidence and experience over a number of years taking a leg at a time as each leg is no more than 2 weeks in duration.
Atlantic Delivery - (Portsmouth, UK to Porto, Portugal) - 700nm |
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The Atlantic Delivery can either be done as a trip on its own or as an add on to the Atlantic Adventure. We recommend that anyone wishing to take part in the Delivery has some sailing experience as the yachts will cross the Bay of Biscay which is notorious for unpredictable weather. The intention is for the Delivery to be a non-stop passage, but we allow extra time in the schedule in case there is a need to stop to wait for a weather window during the trip.
Atlantic Delivery Itinerary:
Crew Arrive in Portsmouth: 1st October
Total cost for Delivery - £695 |
Leg #1 : Porto (Portugal) to Funchal (Madeira) - 850nm |
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The 850nm passage from Porto to Madeira takes around 11 days with varying wind conditions. This leg consists of a short coastal cruise, to Vilamoura, followed by a 3 day offshore passage to Funchal, Madeira. This is an ideal leg for experienced crew to get their sea legs back and for most a chance to experience a real ocean passage for the first time. Upon arrival in Funchal a warm welcome can be expected from the Clube Naval and the local people of Madeira.
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Leg #1 Itinerary
Crew Arrive in Porto : 11 October Depart Porto: 13 October ETA Vilamoura: 15 October Depart Vilamoura: 17 October ETA Madeira: 20 October Leavers Depart: 21 October
Total Cost for Leg #1 - £995.00 |
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About the Adventure: Clive Wheatley onboard Spirit of Juno in 2011 talks to Ondeck's Kylea Trinder during the stopover at Porto about his adventure so far.
Leg #2 : Funchal (Madeira) to Sao Vicente (Cape Verde Islands) - 1058nm |
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This 1058nm ocean leg takes us South into the tropics and the North-East trade winds. This 6 to 7 day sail takes you between the Canary Islands before making landfall in Mindelo on the unspoilt and remote Cape Verdian island of Sao Vicente, near to the West African coast. Few visitors arrive by sail so expect a warm welcome from the locals.
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Leg #2 Itinerary
Crew Arrive in Madeira: 22 October Leavers Depart: 2 November
Total Cost for Leg #2 - £1,295.00 |
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Leg 3 - Sao Vicente (Cape Verde Islands) to Carlisle Bay (Barbados) - 2,000nm
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Your final 2,000nm will be the Atlantic crossing to Barbados. This leg should not only consist of fast, exhilarating blue water sailing but expect to see plenty of dolphins, turtles and the odd whale or two, as we sail due West to the tropical island of Barbados.
Upon arrival a crew party for all four participating yachts is organised to celebrate and welcome you in, as the New Adventurers!
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Leg #3 Itinerary
Crew Arrive Cape Verde: 3 November
Total Cost for Leg #3 - £2,695.00 |
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Hidden Caribbean Adventure |
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Having sailed across the Atlantic to the beautiful Caribbean, why rush home? Join us for our Hidden Caribbean Adventure from Barbados to Antigua stopping at Tobago Cays, Bequia, St Lucia and Dominica. Snorkel untouched coral reefs, climb a volcano or gallop along white sand beaches.
Find out more about this fantastic trip by Clicking Here.
Hidden Caribbean Itinerary:
Crew Arrive Barbados: 23 November
Total Cost for Hidden Caribbean Adventure - £995 |
Combination Booking Discounts
Legs 1 & 2 - £1,895
Legs 2 & 3 - £3,195
Legs 1, 2 & 3 - £3,995
Delivery, Legs 1,2,3 & Hidden Caribbean £5,495
The Cost of the Atlantic Legs Include:
> Professional ocean Skipper, Mate and 2nd Mate onboard
> All meals, snacks and refreshments whilst at sea
> Shore side representative (not included for Atlantic Delivery)
> Professional weather routing
> Sailing tuition for all levels
> Accommodation onboard
> Wet weather gear and lifejackets
> Host events and parties at each stop over (not included for Atlantic Delivery)
> Fuel and mooring fees
> Any transport costs required in order to get ashore e.g. water taxi
The Cost Excludes:
> Flights and airport transfer
> Travel Insurance
> Meals whilst in port
For Hidden Caribbean inclusions please click here
TO DOWNLOAD A BOOKING FORM - CLICK HERE
TO REQUEST A COPY OF OUR ATLANTIC CIRCUIT BROCHURE - CLICK HERE
Any Questions?
If you have any queries about our Atlantic Sailing Events please call us or use the following enquiry form:
Our Sponsors and Associates:
We would like to thank the following organisations who have worked with us to make the Ondeck Atlantic Adventure possible
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