WAVYSAIL ADVENTURE TRIPS
This adventure sailing trip offers hands-on experience in planning and executing a major ocean crossing. Led by an experienced skipper and first mate, it goes beyond sailing, providing opportunities for exploration and skills-building.
Starting in Cape Town with a “Prep Week” at the Royal Cape Yacht Club, participants will learn essential ocean voyaging skills before sailing up the African coast to Lüderitz, Namibia. After a short stay exploring Lüderitz and Kolmanskop, the journey continues across the South Atlantic to St Helena Island, where five days of exploring with bed and breakfast are included.
From St Helena, the route heads wet into the South Atlantic before turning south towards Tristan da Cunha, navigating remote waters with dynamic weather and challenging seas – ideal for celestial navigation practice. Covering approximately 4 500 nautical miles over 48 days, the voyage serves as excellent preparation for those working towards RYA qualifications or aspiring to ocean-level sailing.
Here’s a breakdown of what this adventure sailing trip includes:
Training and Preparation
- Prep Week in Cape Town at the Royal Cape Yacht Club, covering essential ocean voyaging skills.
- Hands-on experience in passage planning, navigation, provisioning, and ocean sailing techniques.
- Opportunity to log 60nm skippered passages (useful for RYA qualifications).
Sailing Routes and Destinations
Cape Town to Lüderitz, Namibia
- Coastal passage up the African coast.
- Stop in Lüderitz for a few days.
- Explore the Kolmanskop ghost town in the desert.
Lüderitz to St Helena Island
- Ocean crossing across the South Atlantic.
- Approximately five days on St Helena, with bed & breakfast included.
- Time to explore the historic and sub-tropical island.
St Helena to Tristan da Cunha
- A deep South Atlantic route with changing weather and big seas.
- Real adventure sailing in a remote and isolated region.
- Ideal for celestial navigation practice.