Offshore Sailing Itinerary
Our sailing itinerary was specifically designed to accommodate sailors of all skill levels, be it a trans-Atlantic yacht race like the Cape 2 Rio or a leisurely circumnavigation of the windward Caribbean Islands.
Expand your proficiency in the fundamentals of offshore sailing, the art of capable seafaring, and develop a risk management mindset essential to crossing oceans safely. You will learn boat preparation and provisioning for offshore sailing, boat handling, weather forecasting, traditional navigation techniques, maintenance at sea and how to manage life onboard.
Our offshore sailing schedule includes our OCEAN GLOBE RACE training program. OGR crew members will join passages over 2500 nautical miles in preparation for the race. All passages include exclusive opportunities to engage with our Ocean Globe Race crew before and during the race.
#1 Cape 2 Rio 2023
A classic offshore race for serious sailors!
3500 nautical miles
27 December 2022 - 2 February 2023
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Join us as we take on the infamous Cape 2 Rio! In 2020 we placed 4th on handicap onboard our catamaran Ronin. This time we will be racing some of the best monohull sailors in preparation for the Ocean Globe Race.
#2 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Grenada
Via the tropical island of Fernando de Noronha
3500 nautical miles
4 February 2023 - 17 March 2023
Between Brazil and the Caribbean lies 3500nm of prime ocean sailing. Along the way we will drop anchor off the seldom visited Fernando de Noronha for a second time in 14 months.
#3 Caribbean Cruise
A cruise of the windward islands
400 nautical miles
19 March 2023 - 3 April 2023
Euro 4 500
Join Sterna and her crew as we sail from Granada to Antigua. Along the way we will visit exquisite Caribbean anchorages.
#4 Antigua to Horta (Azores)
Another trans-Atlantic!
2800 nautical miles
17 April 2023 - 20 May 2023
Euro 10 000
The classic trade winds route from Europe to the Caribbean goes "sail south until the butter melts and turn west". In this case we will sail north to Bermuda, to navigate the North Atlantic High, and turn east for the Azores.
#5 Horta (Azores) to Southampton (UK)
A quick sprint to the UK for fish & chips.
1400 nautical miles
22 May 2023 - 15 June 2023
Euro 5 000
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said, when sailing around the world, to find England you sail north until you smell Fish & Chips and then turn right, Who are we to argue?
#6 Rolex Fastnet Race 2023
A bucket-list offshore race, not to be taken lightly!
900 nautical miles
19 - 31 July 2023
Euro 6 000
The Fastnet race is arguably the quintessential British ocean race. In 2021 450 yachts crossed the start line in the Solent, rounded Fastnet rock (the southern most point of Ireland) and made for France. In 2023 we will join them.
