Adventure Ocean Passages

Adventure Ocean Passages are ideal non-stop ocean sail training passages for motivated sailors keen to gain offshore passage making skills and experience including mastering seamanship, navigation and heavy weather tactics.

Skills Covered

1 Practical use of all skippering skills gained.

2 Offshore Yacht Preparation:

Preparing to sail in a situation where a safe haven is not available for security by ensuring equipment is reliable and developing a sense of self-reliance.

3 Offshore Passage Planning, Navigation and Routing:

Upgrading navigational strategy and planning required when sailing greater distances of open water. Fully understanding current effects, sea patterns, wave state and weather routing.

4 Gulf Stream:

Understanding and properly utilizing oceanic currents and eddies.

5 Offshore Communications:

Understanding how to maintain contact with the rest of the world for weather, satellite telephone calls or a friendly VHF "hello" with a passing vessel.

6 Handling and Preparing for Emergencies:

Providing medical attention onboard while at sea. Familiarity and proficient use of all personal and onboard emergency equipment.

7 Heavy Weather and Overboard Recovery:

Focus on potential heavy weather tactics and heavy weather recovery methods.

Please read our Ocean Passage Guidance notes.