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Build your miles and experience as you sail a high-performance ‘Volvo Open 70’ racing yacht in this five-day adventure from Portsmouth 

 4 nights: Various dates June & August 2021

£750 per person

Immerse yourself in the world of elite ocean sailing and add nautical miles to your logbook in this thrilling five-day journey from the south coast of England.  Over five days you will be sailing as far away from Portsmouth as you can and back again, visiting some ports as you go. The exact itinerary will be determined by the weather forecast, and the crew's appetite to push the yacht to the limit!

Over the course of the trip, you will be given world-class coaching from a pro crew, with the opportunity to enhance your skills in every job onboard this iconic offshore racing machine. This yacht was raced as team “Telefonica Black” in the 2008/09 Volvo Ocean race, famously winning the final stage of the round the world race in a spectacular fashion. From navigation to helming, with practice in trimming, grinding and foredeck, you can get as stuck in as you like on this exhilarating trip. If you are an enthusiastic Yachtmaster candidate, you will also have the opportunity to skipper a 60nm passage under the watchful eye of a Yachtmaster Instructor.

Push your comfort zone for a truly genuine experience of life as an elite ocean racer, with basic race yacht accommodation and freeze-dried food: the trade-offs for an invigorating ride. Whether you are a novice sailor or more experienced, this trip promises to get your adrenaline pumping, as you fully immerse yourself in the world of offshore, improving your racing skills and working as a team with your new crewmates.