Throughout the week, participants live aboard a sailing yacht as active crew members, learning the fundamentals of sailing through hands-on experience and adventure.
The presence of water in a fuel system is the greatest contributor to the formation of a diesel bug. This water can come in the form of condensation.
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) can only issue the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) to UK citizens or residents who meet the eligibility requirements.
The season begins with our Combo Expedition to Mazagón, and all available places for this trip have already been filled. We are very grateful for the great interest and enthusiasm from our sailing community.
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It is important, from the point of view of safe vessel navigation, to identify hazards and plan for contingencies to avoid fatigue or rushing. Good passage planning will also increase operational efficiency.
The passage from Faro to Madeira is one of the most challenging and educational ocean passages in the Eastern Atlantic. It is approximately 500 to 550 nautical miles, depending on the route taken, which gives a true bluewater passage.
To help you prepare for this exciting adventure, we strongly encourage you to review the information below. A sailing expedition offers a unique combination of freedom, challenge, teamwork, and natural beauty.
Based in the heart of the Algarve, we give young people the opportunity to learn how to sail, gain confidence, and develop teamwork skills — all in a safe and professionally supervised environment.
Before the in-person part of the course, please check the weather forecast so you can bring appropriate clothing for the conditions.
What about Sailing in the Algarve – The Good, the bad, and where to best learn to sail – Ria Formosa, Faro & Olhão.
we learned how to combine Good's explanations and hands-on experience during the Mazagón journey, which made pilotage more practical. It showed us how to prepare, use navigation techniques, and good harbour pilotage books.
