In 2024/25, you have the chance to set sail on a Category 0 All Oceans yacht originally built for the Global Challenge Race. To say we’re excited is an understatement—you are set for some serious adventure sailing!

The 2000-built 72-ft (22-m) 90,000-lb displacement steel-hulled yacht can take on the toughest ocean sailing and is purpose-built for circumnavigation.

We have worked with this boat and crew since 2013 in her previous life as a research vessel, where she took to the North Pacific with 14 women sailors researching the true extent of plastic pollution in the region, chronicled in the documentary X Trillion. 

You can now experience the stunning capabilities of this yacht for yourself in her new life as a training and adventure sailing vessel. She is headed by two professional women sailors, and is the perfect combination of rugged capability, capacity, and efficiency, with a low environmental footprint—ideal for remote sailing expeditions.

You have the chance to join her for voyages of varying lengths in the Atlantic and Pacific as she sails from Europe to the Americas. Are you ready to join the crew?

Voyage 1 Reykjavik Run – Greenland to Iceland

Experience a combination of blue-water and coastal sailing on this active sailing adventure from Greenland to Iceland. This three-week tour through the North Atlantic will see you travel from Iluissat to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk and finally Iceland’s fascinating capital, Reykjavik. While the ship manoeuvres through the sea ice, keep an eye out for sea life along the way, including possible sightings of fin, humpback and minke whales.  

Dates: July 14 – Aug 4 2024

Days: 22 days, 21 nights

Destinations: Iluissat, Nuuk, Reykjavik, North Atlantic Ocean

Voyage 2 Sailing South – Iceland to UK

An exciting, hands-on sailing voyage in the North Atlantic from Iceland to the UK. Enjoy the best of both coastal and offshore sailing while experiencing life aboard ship. Begin your journey in Iceland’s dynamic capital, Reykjavik. From here, enjoy anchorage hopping down the Southwest coast of Iceland and visit the stunning Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. Here, you can see whales, dolphins, and seabirds and hike the green hillsides of these dramatic volcanic islands. From Vestmannaeyjar, you’ll set sail south across the North Atlantic to beautiful Cornwall and then onwards to port in Southampton.

Dates: Aug 18 – Sept 8, 2024

Days: 22 days, 21 nights

Destinations: Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar islands, Cornwall, Southampton, North Atlantic Ocean

Voyage 3 North Atlantic Islands – UK to Canary Islands

 Join the crew for a diverse, hands-on sailing adventure where you will visit some of the best islands the North Atlantic has to offer! The planned itinerary for this island-hopping adventure is flexible due to the changing weather windows synonymous with the North Atlantic. But this only makes the voyage more exciting, as your crew catches the trade winds from the UK southwards, as has been done for hundreds of years. 

You will set sail from Southampton and travel west to Falmouth, Cornwall. From here, you will journey south on a week-long sailing stretch to the island of Madeira and then onward to Selvagem Grande, Tenerife and finally, Gran Canaria – island-hopping bliss!

Dates: Oct 22 – Nov 12, 2024

Days: 22 days, 21 nights

Destinations: Southampton, Falmouth, Madeira, Selvagem Grande, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, North Atlantic Ocean

Voyage 4 Atlantic Crossing with ARC Rally – Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia

Experience a true blue-water passage across the Atlantic as part of the ARC Rally from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. Become part of the crew for this bucket list voyage that includes shoreside activities, the camaraderie of other rally boats, and the excitement of the festival racing scene. Enjoy the beautiful islands of Gran Canaria and Saint Lucia at the start and end of this transatlantic adventure!

Dates: Nov 20 – Dec 22, 2024

Days: 33 days, 32 nights

Destinations: Gran Canaria, Atlantic Ocean, Saint Lucia

Voyage 5 Pacific Passage – Panama to Galapagos

A true bucket list Pacific sailing adventure from the lush jungles of Panama to the stunning Galapagos archipelago! Your journey will begin in Panama, where you will have the chance to see monkeys and sloths before enjoying the six-day passage through an endless stretch of blue horizon. Once the crew has given toast to Neptune as you cross the equator, the boat will sail to port at the most easterly island of the Galapagos, San Cristobal, where you can plan your own excursions for the next few days. 

This trip is the perfect combination of tropical blue-water sailing and island wildlife exploration, all within two weeks!

Dates: Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2025

Days: 14 day, 13 nights

Destinations: Panama, San Cristobal, Galapagos, Pacific Ocean

Life On Board

In the midst of island exploration and long blue-water stretches, you and up to 9 guest crew will have the chance to brush up on your sailing skills, learn new techniques and master ancient maritime navigation. The camaraderie built between the guest crew on these trips is second to none as you fall in step with the day-to-day of ship life, take on challenges as a team and enjoy your well-earned downtime.  

This is the ideal adventure for solo travellers as you will receive outstanding support from the professional crew and can enjoy comfortable sea berths as a group or on a shared basis.

Highlights:

• Learn to sail a modern Category 0 All Oceans yacht.
• Spot marine life and wild nature from on deck.
• Get hands-on with helming to sail changes as you work alongside the professional crew.
• Enjoy freshly prepared vegetarian meals on board with the chance to catch fish where possible.
• Opportunities to snorkel, hike, or explore ashore.

No previous sailing experience is needed to join these voyages, as the yacht is purposely set up to operate with a volunteer crew. These trips are loved by new and experienced sailors alike, and many guests decide to join the crew again on their different voyages around the world.

Here are a few comments from recent travellers that give a flavour of their experience aboard:

 “Over the past 19 months I have had the real pleasure of sailing on four separate voyages. They have been without a doubt some of the most exciting and memorable vacations of my life.”

“This trip far exceeded any expectation I had. It was an amazing week hosted by amazing people. I had never sailed before so had absolutely no knowledge of how a sailboat worked but with the crew that did not matter. Shanley, Eric, and Meret patiently instructed everyone, regardless of skill level, how to work safely. They were always close by to step in and help if necessary.”

“Sailing from Tahiti to Kiritimati to Oahu was dream sailing with the trade winds abeam for almost the entire 2,500 NM. We just cruised along enjoying the sun, sea birds, flying fish, and the disco jellyfish glowing at night.”