South Africa · March 4 - April 20 2024
South Atlantic Expedition
An epic crossing of the South Atlantic Ocean to St Helena island over a 48 day expedition that will live forever in your memory
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An incredible adventure sail that will teach you exactly what is needed to plan and sail a major Ocean crossing. Led by an experienced skipper and first mate but so much more than sailing, we stop in Namibia and spend 5 days exploring St Helena Island - you will make friends for life on this epic voyage. Region – South Atlantic / Africa Maximum Crew – 6 Skipper – 1 1st Mate - 1 Minimum Age Required – 18 No Experience Required
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What's Included
What's Included
Full safety briefing and all safety equipmen
Sailing instruction from a world leading skipper, and experienced 1st mate
Celestial Navigation practice and training
5 nights bed and breakfast on St Helena island
Over 4,500miles of ocean sailing logged
What's Not Included
Flights to and from Cape Town
Accommodation during Prep week (but special rates available at local B&B)
Medical insurance - please ask us for advice
Any extra tours or activities done during stopovers
Booking options
Full trip - 48 days
Your your own berth with plenty of space for luggage in a shared cabin “Aurora” has four cabins, Each cabin has two berths (bunk style) and it’s own ‘heads’ (toilet and basin)
FROM$12,793.60 /pp
One Way trip
If you don’t have time to complete the full trip, you can do one leg. Either Cape Town to St Helena, or join on St Helena and sail back with us. There are flights from and to St Helena to Johannesburg. Please ask us for details and prices for ‘single leg’ options.
FROM$8,953.60 /pp
LOCATION
Sailing Route & Boat
We route from Cape Town, up the African coast to Namibia and Luderitz. Then we strike out across the South Atlantic to St Helena island. After a few days exploring the island we follow the St Helena weather system south towards Tristan da cunha before turning East, arriving back at Cape Town after an epic 48 day adventure.
You'll Be Staying Here
48 days - full trip
Your your own berth with plenty of space for luggage in a shared cabin
“Aurora” has four cabins, Each cabin has two berths (bunk style) and it’s own ‘heads’ (toilet and basin)
One way trips
If you don’t have time to complete the full trip, you can do one leg. Either Cape Town to St Helena, or join on St Helena and sail back with us. There are flights from and to St Helena to Johannesburg. Please ask us for details and prices for ‘single leg’ options.
FAQs
What equipment do I need?
We supply life-jackets and all safety equipment. You may bring your own foul weather gear, or we can loan you some if required. We send out a detailed kit list before the trip
What insurance do I need?
You should take medical travel insurance for off-shore sailing. We can advise providers. It should cost not more than about £50 for the trip.
You will also need insurance for St Helena island (this is a requirement from the island) - Best is to get this from Solomons insurance, based on the island - again we will share details of how to do this. The cost is around £20
Is the trip suitable if i have not sailed before?
This is a challenging and major ocean adventure. However, we have taken people before who had no prior sailing experience and they had a wonderful time. With a small group, we can adapt to each person’s experience level - best is to call us before booking so we can find out more about your specific needs.
How can I keep connected to my friends and family on shore?
Mobile phones will not work for most of the voyage and Internet connection on St Helena island is very expensive. However, we actively encourage “Supporters” (friends and family) to join in with your adventure. We create a supporters group and each day, share a Blog, written from the boat. Supporters and crew can exchange short messages via our ship’s email account. Each trip has a dedicated shore contact who will be there for the supporters - answering their questions and making sure they keep fully up to date with your adventure - we often have 150 supporters following the trip!