Just in via satellite; Global Surveyor Danny Drahos. Received Wednesday 29th July 2020: This next blog is written by Robert Zelenka. “Through the eyes of the crew.” The first steps led our group of adventurers to the local shop marked by a flag with two polar bears on a 20ft pole. Expecting some dried fish […]
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Just in via Satellite; Global Surveyor Captain Danny Drahos received Friday 24th July: We were tied up to the wall in Olafsvik, approximately 60nm NW of Reykjavik. Olafvik is a friendly, picturesque fishing harbour. We had chosen this port as a starting point due to it being in close proximity to Greenland and a slightly […]
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We are delighted to announce that we have been recognised as an approved learning provider of Enhanced Learning Credits. Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) are the organisation who on behalf of the MOD provide financial support to members of the armed forces to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. We have […]
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It’s Thursday 13th February and I’m standing at the airport on Sao Vincent island, Strong warm wind with salt air. I’m right here, jacket and sweat pants fly immediately into the suitcase and I’m sitting in a half broken yet restored Mercedes. The accommodation is just down from downtown Mindelo, I have a beautiful view […]
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Sadly 2020 has not turned out the way that many of us expected, and the last few weeks have been challenging for many and affected all of us in so many ways, which none of us expected even a few months ago. We are touched by the acts of kindness that we see in what […]
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Sailing the East Coast of Greenland is truly an unforgettable sailing adventure. The fjord is full of icebergs as it’s fed by several glaciers. This is the place where you can experience the real taste of isolation but also the lively atmosphere in native settlements. We have seen numerous whales and seals and tasted fresh […]
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We are delighted to announce that Global Surveyor is joining our Go West Sailing fleet. This incredible vessel was designed and built by Gunter Marine. The original owner, Graham Lascelles, intended her for sailing adventures around the world, with safety being of paramount importance. The original build took place in 1998, but we have recently […]
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After a great sleep and breakfast of cereal and watermelon on deck we slipped off to the island famous for turtle breeding – Nisos Metopi. No turtles as now was the wrong season, but the water was so clear that you could see 5 meters to the bottom. We tried feeding the fish watermelon to […]
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The island of Aigina is 12 miles SW of Zea Marina, close to Athens. Aigina guards the North West approaches to the Aegean which means that it was very important to trade in the early days. It was occupied by Neolithic people and then superseded by Bronze age people around 2000BC. At the beginning of […]
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Our trip started with a civilised coffee at Buchanan bus station. We boarded MegaBus to Manchester airport for the princely sum of £25. After a quick driver change and stop in the centre of Manchester we arrived at the airport for the 3.15 pm EasyJet flight to Athens. One glossy magazine, 1 meze box and […]
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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
