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ONDECK
Transatlantic Challenge
This
is the ONE!
Why
not take part in our 2007 Transatlantic Adventure
Rally? ONDECK Sailing is offering individual berths
on 4 identical and evenly matched Farr 65s for this
3,600nm rally adventure. The voyage starts in Cascais
near the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and then heads
for an 8 day stopover at Madeira and then onto the
Cape Verde archipelago before making the 2000 nautical
mile transatlantic ocean crossing to the tropical
West Indian island of Barbados.
LEG
1: CASCAIS, PORTUGAL to MADEIRA Depart 11 October
(550nm)
The crew arrive into Lisbon and join the yachts
at Cascais on the Estoril Coast 3 days prior to the
start. A warm welcome and send off can be expected
from our Portuguese hosts who have through history
witnessed the departure from these shores many great
adventurers such as Vasco da Gama, Henry the Navigator
and Magellan to name but a few.
Our
first port of call is Funchal, on the Atlantic island
of Madeira some 550nm from the continental shore,
well known for Madeira wine and stunning lush landscapes.
Allow approximately 5 days for leg 1 and a week stopover
at Madeira.
LEG
2: MADEIRA to CAPE VERDE ISLANDS Depart 24 October
(1058nm)
This
1058nm ocean leg takes us South to the tropics and
into the North East trades. On route we sail between
the well known Canary Islands before making landfall
in Mindelo on the unspoilt and remote Cape Verdian
island of Sao Vicente close to West African coast.
The islands are stunning, with beautiful white beaches,
colonial style villages and dramatic volcanic landscape.
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
3: CAPE VERDE ISLANDS to BARBADOS Depart 10 November
(2,000nm)
Your
final 2,100nm will be the Atlantic crossing and should
not only be fast exhilarating blue water sailing but
expect to see plenty of dolphins, turtles and the
odd whale or too, as we sail West to the tropical
island of Barbados our final destination. On arrival
a crew party for all four participating yachts will
be organised to celebrate and welcome you in, as the
New Adventurers!
THE
COST 2007
Transatlantic Adventure Rally £3,550 pp (inc VAT)
You need to allow approximately 6 weeks to complete
the full Transatlantic Challenge, each yacht will
have a maximum of 12 crew berths (minimum 8) available
plus an ONDECK skipper mate and 2nd mate.
Those who are not able to take the time it is also
possible to opt for individual legs where berths are
available. The Transatlantic Challenge will be run
as a rally, where crews can enjoy friendly competition
on the matched fleet of Farr 65 yachts.
Leg 1 £950 pp
Leg 2 £1,050 pp
Leg 3 £2,450 pp
Leg 1 & 2 £1,560 pp
Leg 2 & 3 £3,125 pp
Leg 1,2 & 3 £3,500 pp
Prices are all inclusive of VAT
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 (up to 3 days before and after
the start for individual Leg options) 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 2008
Any transport costs required in order to get ashore
e.g. water taxi The cost excludes: Flights and airport
transfers Meals whilst in port
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