Offshore Sailing Experience - 950NM / 9 Days
AVAILABLE: 2 Cabins
Boat: Pressure Drop
Crew: Elliot, Anais & North
Price: $11,700 per cabin
Details:
This classic offshore route, often called the “I-65 corridor,” takes us from the steady tradewinds of the Caribbean into the dynamic and variable weather systems of the North Atlantic. Beginning in the BVIs, we’ll spend time preparing the boat, reviewing systems, and waiting for a favorable weather window before pointing the bow toward Bermuda.
This passage is ideal for sailors looking to build offshore experience, log meaningful miles, and deepen their understanding of passage planning and weather routing. It’s also a chance to step away from connectivity, fall into the rhythm of the sea, and experience the power of open-ocean sailing.
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This is a fully immersive, hands-on experience. You’ll stand watch, sail at night, and participate in every part of offshore life: navigation, weather analysis, sail changes, and systems checks. Training is tailored to your experience and interests. Common topics include:
Offshore weather forecasting and routing
Watchkeeping and night sailing
Sail trim and reefing
Radar and navigation
Safety and emergency protocols
Communication systems and offshore prep
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You’ll board the boat in Tortola, with time to settle in and get familiar with the systems. Depending on weather, we may spend a day locally reviewing sails, handling, and systems. Once the window opens, we’ll set off across the open ocean toward Bermuda, typically a 5–7 day passage depending on conditions.
On arrival in St. George’s Harbor, you’ll have time to decompress, clear customs, and explore before disembarking.
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Expect a wide range of conditions—this is the North Atlantic, after all. The early part of the trip typically brings consistent tradewinds, followed by a transition zone and variable systems as we approach Bermuda. We might see everything from light air to squalls, lulls to strong breeze. Sometimes it’s bouncy, sometimes it’s beautiful—that’s part of what makes ocean sailing so rewarding. We monitor weather closely and choose the safest and most strategic routing based on current forecasts.
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Fly In:
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS), Tortola
Or: Cyril E. King Airport (STT), St. Thomas, with ferry/water taxi to Tortola
Boarding Point:
Dinghy pickup at Trellis Bay, Tortola
Fly Out:
L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA), Bermuda
Dinghy drop-off in St. George’s Harbor
Flexible travel plans are always preferred. Guests may stay onboard the night before or after the passage (arrival after 3 PM, departure by 10 AM), including dinner and light breakfast for an additional fee.*
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Our pricing is all-inclusive once onboard—meals, snacks, drinks, sail training, and mooring fees are all covered. Travel to/from the boat, and any meals or drinks ashore, are not included.
Private Double Cabin - $11,700*
*Price per cabin, which may accommodate one or two persons.
Cabins Currently Available - 2
Extra Night Aboard - $400* per night.
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