Ondeck Atlantic Sailing

Atlantic Sailing

The Ondeck Atlantic Adventure

Portugal - Madeira - Cape Verde - Barbados

Route Map for Ondeck Sailing's Atlantic Adventure

 

 

Many people have dreamt of, or planned to sail across an ocean but there are still only a few people, other than boat owners and their associates, who have experienced the special feeling the great explorers felt while sailing the southerly trade wind route.

 

Now it's possible for you to experience the thrill of sailing across the Atlantic with Ondeck.

 

Route Map for Ondeck Sailing's Atlantic Adventure

 

 

Leg 1 : Leixoes (Portugal) – Funchal (Madeira) via Cascais & Vilamoura Approx. 850nm
Leg 2: Funchal (Madeira) – Sao Vicente (Cape Verde) Approx. 1,058nm
Leg 3: Sao Vicente (Cape Verde) – Carlisle Bay (Barbados) Approx. 2,000nm

 

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.

 

The first 2 legs consist of fast cruising and teaching. 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.

 

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.

 



Leg #1 : Leixoes (Portugal) to Funchal (Madeira) - 850nm

 

The 850nm passage from Porto to Madeira should take around 11 days (or 7 if starting in Cascais) with varying wind conditions as you head out into the Atlantic Ocean. Like those seafarers of old a sense and feeling of trepidation and unity will prevail, the only difference being that of chronology.

 

This leg is a perfect shake down for the more 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 Town Hall, Clube Naval and the local people of Madeira.

 

Leg #1 Itinerary

 

Crew Arrive in Leixoes : 12 October

Depart Leixoes: 14 October

ETA Cascais: 15 October

Leavers depart : 16 October

 

Joiners Arrive Cascais: 15 October

Depart Cascais: 16 October

ETA Vilamoura: 17 October

 

Depart Vilamoura: 18 October

ETA Madeira: 21 October

Leavers depart: 22 October

 

Total Cost for Leg #1 - £895.00

Sail the Atlantic with Ondeck - The Adventure of a Lifetime

 



Leg #2 : Funchal (Madeira) to Sao Vicente (Cape Verde Islands) - 1058nm

 

This 1058nm ocean leg takes us South into the tropics andthe North-East trades. On this leg you will sail 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 and so expect a warm welcome from the locals. We allow approximately 10 days for Leg 2 and crew can enjoy a week stopover to explore these intriguing islands before the passage across the Atlantic.

 

Leg #2 Itinerary

 

Crew Arrive in Madeira: 23 October
Depart Madeira:
26 October
ETA Cape Verde Islands:
2 November

Leavers Depart: 3rd November

 

 

Total Cost for Leg #2 - £1,295.00
Sail the Atlantic with Ondeck - The Adventure of a Lifetime

 



Leg 3 - Sao Vicente (Cape Verde Islands) to Carlisle Bay (Barbados) - 2,000nm

 

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 - our final destination.


Upon arrival a crew party for all four participating yachts is organised to celebrate and welcome you in, as the New Adventurers!

 

Leg #3 Itinerary

 

Crew Arrive Cape Verde: 4 November
Depart Cape Verde:
7 November
ETA Barbados:
21 November
Crew Depart Barbados:
by 24 November

 

 

Total Cost for Leg #3 - £2,695.00
Sail the Atlantic with Ondeck - The Adventure of a Lifetime

 

Combination Booking Discounts

 

Legs 1 & 2 - £1,795

Legs 2 & 3 - £3,195
Legs 1, 2 & 3 - £3,995

Sail the Atlantic with Ondeck - The Adventure of a Lifetime

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:

Flights and airport transfers

Meals whilst in port

 

Payment Terms:

25% Deposit is due upon booking. The remainder must be paid 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT.

 



TO DOWNLOAD A BOOKING FORM - CLICK HERE

TO REQUEST A COPY OF OUR ATLANTIC CIRCUIT BROCHURE - CLICK HERE

 

For further information or to make a booking please contact:

 

Sarah Rose - UK - Tel: +44 (0)23 9258 3000 / e-mail: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk

 


 

STOP PRESS:

 

We are holding a series of complimentary Open Day events at Gosport, UK to give you an opportunity to find out more about this year's Atlantic Adventure. Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. If you would be interested in attending one of these events please Click Here for details of dates and times and to book on.

 

 

 

 


Our Sponsors and Associates:

We would like to thank the following organisations who have worked with us to make the Transatlantic Rally possible: