We pass our first iceberg about 40 miles from the South Shetland Isles – arching alongside us, sparkling shades of blue in the early evening light and glowing turquoise beneath the calm surface of the grey sea. This was our sixth day at sea; the day before, shortly after midnight, we had crossed the sixtieth […]
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One of the world’s last untouched frontiers, Patagonia, is the southernmost part of South America. It spreads across both Chile and Argentina is famous for its dramatic landscapes, volcanoes, fjords and glaciers. Watch this video of our latest sailing adventure and explore the wonders of this stunning region from the comfort of your own home. […]
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Ever dreamt of sailing across the Drake Passage to Antarctica? This video shows you what it looked like onboard our flagship, Global Surveyor in January 2022. Our unforgettable Antarctica expeditions start in Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. The 21-day adventure starts with crossing the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands where […]
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Jan Mayen is a volcanic island of Norwegian dominion, located in the Greenland Sea of the Arctic Ocean about 1000 km west of mainland Norway and 550 km northeast of Island. Dominated by the volcano Beerenberg, this remote, mountainous stretch of land is partly covered by glaciers and has no native population. The video shows […]
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Have you always wanted to start sailing and embark on a new adventure? Join us in our latest video as we share the experience of completing RYA courses in Day Skipper and Competent Crew in Largs, west coast of Scotland. The training designed is to give you the confidence and skillset to start sailing like […]
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After a great season in the Canary Islands, Global Surveyor is leaving Lanzarote and is heading north for summer in Arctics. This video was made by leisure sailors; no professional cameramen, no helicopters, just mobile phones and cameras operated by enthusiastic yachtsmen. Fair wind to skipper Ales and the crew! Global Surveyor will be heading […]
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Administration Assistant @GoWestSailing We are recruiting for an Admin Assistant to join our ever-expanding team. This is a part time position (20hrs per week) Monday to Thursday and the hours can be flexible between 9am and 5pm and working from our office in Largs Marina. As a family fun company who prides itself on customer […]
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A Luxury Travel Blog is like no other travel blog, focussing on the finer aspects of travel and catering for the discerning traveller. Their latest blog post ‘A family sailing holiday in western Scotland‘ describes the family experience with our RYA Competent Crew course.
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Join us aboard Global Surveyor as we take you on a thrilling journey to Eastern Greenland, revealing a world few have experienced firsthand. Immerse yourself in the rich Inuit culture as we explore remote villages brimming with authentic experiences. This mesmerising video captures the ethereal beauty of towering icebergs, the tranquil charm of the Inuit […]
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Just in via satellite; Global Surveyor Danny Drahos. Received Saturday 1st August 2020: Saturday was “the day of the glaciers!”Our bay looked very different this morning. The wind picked up last night and the bay was now full of small icebergs. There was no fog today. The sun was shining and we were heading towards […]
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Lisbon (Cascais) – Porto – La Coruña
We will start our cruise in the beautiful tourist port town of Cascais
on the outskirts of Lisbon. We will visit Porto, we will stop at the marina
right at the mouth of the Douro River, not far from the famous Port wine cellars,
which we will visit. We end up in the Spanish port city of La Coruña, home
to the world’s oldest lighthouse still in operation.
Port & Paella, sun and sailing – a winning combination!
Malaga – Gibraltar – Tanger – Cádiz – Faro – Lisabon (Cascais)
Discovery adventure sail full of interesting, exotic places.
It’s not often that you visit four countries on two continents on one holiday!
The sailing adventure is planned in such a way that there is time to wander
the streets of the towns and cities visited. Each place is completely different,
with a different atmosphere and a different culture. Sailing in the Gibraltar
area is a powerful experience in itself due to the current, weather and heavy
boat traffic – great for revising your col regs!
Malaga is easily accessible by plane, as is Lisbon for all major airports.
Lanzarote To Madeira
Three days of ocean crossing to the island of eternal spring.
We will sail from Arrecife, stopping at the beautiful and rustic Isla Graciosa,
north of Lanzarote followed by Islas Selvagenas which is a Portuguese nature
reserve comprising of several small islands about 130 miles northwest of Lanzarote.
The next stop will be Porto Santo, a small neighbour of Madeira with a beautiful,
almost empty golden beach of several miles.
Once on Madeira we will visit some of the marinas in the south of the island and
end up in Funchal, the capital of Madeira.
The entire trip should be less than 400 miles.
Informal coaching on the way, keeping your skills fresh in the winter months.
Jersey – Dublin – Largs
A brisk, action-packed cruise across the English Channel and the Irish Sea.
Jersey – Jersey (Channel Islands)
The area of Brittany and the Channel Islands has one of the largest
tidal ranges in Europe, with very strong tidal currents. Yachting paradise
and hell at the same time. Amazing sailing experience and good experience.
La Coruña – Brest
Who hasn’t sailed the Biscay, it’s as if he wasn’t even a yachtsman.
The Bay of Biscay is called the weather kitchen for Europe.
The weather here changes quite quickly and with stronger winds,
bigger waves can form. That’s why we count on a 10-day cruise
so that we can wait for the optimal moment to set sail. The cruise
itself should take about 3 days. If there is time left, we will take
some cruises along the coast of Brittany around Brest.
Both La Coruña and Brest are harbor pearls of the Atlantic Ocean.
Azores to Ardrossan, Scotland
14 days of hard core sailing, covering in the region of 1500nm.
Arguably one of the toughest crossings available.
From subtropics to Scotland,
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage.
Salvador in Brazil to Azores
NM3300 – 25 days and an enviable entry to any sailors log book,
crossing of Atlantic and equator on one journey.
Salvador is a beautiful historic city with great connections to Europe.
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage
From souther Itajai to Salvador via Rio de Janeiro
Itajai is beautiful and surrounded with stunning nature and with excellent connections to Europe. We are
heading for arguably most beautiful place on Brazilian coast, to the place where rich and famous of
Brazil do spend their holidays. Arriving to historical city of Salvador
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage
Punta del Este in Uruguay to Ushuaia Argentina
The temperature on this trip will be dropping by 1 degree every day.
You will be following the steps of the biggest adventurers in history,
sailing between the snowy mountains and watching penguins in Patagonia!
Not many can say they sailed Tierra del Fuego and Beagle Chanel.
Do not miss on this one!
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage
Salvador in Brazil to Punta del Este in Uruguay
Leaving from historical city of Salvador and heading for arguably most
beautiful place on Brazilian coast, to the place where rich and famous of
Brazil do spend their holidays. Itajai is beautiful and surrounded with
stunning nature and with excellent connections to Europe.
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage
Ardrossan, Scotland to Azores
17 days of hard core sailing, covering in the region of 1650nm.
Arguably one of the toughest crossings available.
From Scotland to subtropics,
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage.
Azores to Salvador in Brazil
NM3200 – 24 days and an enviable entry to any sailors log book,
crossing of Atlantic and equator on one journey.
Salvador is a beautiful historic city with great connections to Europe.
Yachtmaster Ocean qualification passage
