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2026
  Lanzarote-Madeira-Azores
and back


 

The 2026 program

The Azores – My Favourite Summer Sailing Destination
Join me on the Salona 40 "Titan", for challenging ocean passages, exploring breathtaking islands, or a competitive one-week race around the Azores.

Lanzarote - Azores

Start June 27 Arrecife
Finish July 9 Ponta Delgada
Stopovers: Madeira and Santa Maria
Miles: 900
Days: 12
Price: €3200 (single use cabin)
 

Atlantis Cup 
dates tbc
Start  July 25     Ponta Delgado
Finish August 1  Horta
Stopovers: Terceira and Graciosa

Miles: 200 ex inshore regattas
Days: 7
Price: €1350 sharing

Azores - Lanzarote

Start   August 15 Ponta Delgado
Finish  August 29 Arrecife
Stopovers: Terceira, São Jorge, Santa Maria and Madeira
Miles: 1200
Days: 14
Price: €3600 (single use cabin)

  • Starts and finish in Arrecife, Lanzarote

  • Changeover port Azores: Ponta Delgada

  • Boat will be a fast and  comfortable 3 cabin Salona 40

  • Experience (min. competent crew level) is required​

  • You will have to participate in the watch system and all duties onboard

  • Basic physical fitness is needed (it can be tough)

  • Boat language is English, although I also speak Dutch and German

  • Cabin sharing and saloon bunk available at discount

  • Atlantis Cup cabin sharing only (we need a race crew)

  • Price includes all food and beverages onboard, marina fees, fuel, use of bedding and lifejacket

  • A video call will be part of the application process

Lanzarote - Madeira - Azores
12 days, 850 nm, 4 islands

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The first leg, 300 nautical miles from Lanzarote to Madeira, can be demanding. The prevailing strong north-easterly winds around the Canary Islands typically make for a two-day upwind passage, with life under heel and a lively sea state very much part of the experience. Arrival in Madeira is the ultimate reward. We’ll enjoy a full day ashore to explore the island’s dramatic landscapes and outstanding natural beauty.

The next leg towards Santa Maria, the easternmost island of the Azores, takes us into the Azores High weather system. Here, wind strength and direction become more variable and often lighter—conditions that may allow us to hoist the gennaker or symmetrical spinnaker. The arrival in Santa Maria is always warm and welcoming, and a first stroll through the village offers a wonderful introduction to the unique character, charm, and beauty found throughout the Azores.

From Santa Maria, it’s a full day’s sail to Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel. Disembarkation takes place the following day. Staying on for a few extra days to explore and enjoy the island’s remarkable landscapes, volcanic features, and natural pools is highly recommended.

Azores - Madeira - Lanzarote
14 days, 1200 nm, 7 islands

WEEK 1: PONTA DELGADA TO SANTA MARIA

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​The first leg, 7 days of exploring the Azores, starts in Ponta Delgada, the capital of the island São Miguel. After a 90 nm nightsail we will arrive in Angra do Heroismo, the historic capital of Terceira. A 50 nm passage will get us to the small marina of Velas on Sao Jorge. From there we will sail to Horta on Faial, home of the legendary sailors bar "Peter's Cafe Sport". After sailing around the majestic volcano of Pico we will arrive in Lajes on the south shore of the Island, home of the once flourishing whaling industry. A full 175 nm, 24 hour passage to the most Easterly island Santa Maria will conclude the first week, having covered approximately 360 nm.

lanzarote sailing course

WEEK 2: SANTA MARIA TO LANZAROTE

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Following a day rest in Santa Maria the next destination will be  Funchal, the capital of Madeira. As we are sailing out of the Azores-high the wind will increase and become prodimantily Northerly, allowing us to cover the 475 nm in less than 3 days. Funchal is one of my favourite stopovers. It's charming, buzzing and laid back. We have a full day off; I will rent a car allowing us to explore the island and hike a 4 hour mountain trail. With the northerly wind increasing in speed the final leg, 320 nm to the capital of Lanzarote, Arrecife, can be a spectular fast one;  downwind ocean sailing at its best. When time allows we will add a stop at the least known but prettiest of all Canarian islands: Isla Graciosa, north of Lanzarote before heading "home" to Arrecife, having covered another 795 nm.

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What others say:

  • ​​"2 amazing weeks with Richard.........."​

  • "all my expectations were fully met...."

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  • "shares his knowledge with real passion"

  • "enjoyed his style of instruction"

  • "lead with empathy"

  • "because of his patience and excellent teaching"​

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