Embark on a 4,500NM journey from Cape Town to St. Helena with the experienced skipper Wavy Immelman and stop at Namibia and Tristan da Cunha along the way. It’s open ocean sailing at its finest.
This trip will take you from Cape Town halfway across the South Atlantic to the mysterious island fortress of St Helena, where Napoleon spent his last years as a prisoner - a true Ocean adventure!
Cape Town to St Helena & back to Cape Town via Tristan Da Cunha - 47 nights! A small group of 8 people in total onboard, with just 6 clients, one massive adventure.
PLEASE NOTE: The trip is split into two legs - you can join either leg, or the full return trip. Please enquire at [email protected] for dates for one-way legs to or from St. Helena.
25 March – 11 May 2024
17 June – 5 August 2024 (Sold out)
16 September – 4 November 2024 (Sold out)
07 October – 23 November 2024
13 January – 3 March 2025
10 March – 26 April 2025
25 August – 11 October 2025
27 October – 13 December 2025
£9,995 per person – Single Berth – Round Trip
£6,995 per person – Single Berth – One Way
You will be involved in victualling and all aspects of preparing for a long Ocean voyage – what to think about, what to organize in order to be both safe and comfortable – it’s all in the preparation!
You will also get to know your fellow crew and get to know the local area sailing to get used to life on board before the big trip.
This trip includes a short anchorage in Lüderitz, Namibia, between Cape Town and St Helena Island. Lüderitz is a historic, slow-pace-of-life, Germanic provincial port-town of fishermen – full of rich history and a welcoming community.
Life on the open Ocean! Navigation, Helming, and Trimming are all under the expert, patient tuition of Wavy – at the pace you need and the level you want.
You can learn celestial navigation and Ocean sailing at night as well as have plenty of time to sit and absorb the majesty of the wide Atlantic Ocean.
You will be a fully involved crew – which means taking turns cooking and cleaning as well as sailing.
After around 2 weeks of empty Ocean, St Helena will rise above the horizon. St Helena Island is a British dependency, 1,200 miles from the African coast. It has been described as the Emerald Isle – a sub-tropical paradise, rich in bio-diversity and steeped in history.
You will spend 5 days (approximately) on the island. Accommodation is included, bed & breakfast with your own room. Full day tour of the island sights is also included and organized by our friends at the “Blue Lantern” hotel. Discover where Napoleon lived his last years, meet Jonathan, the world’s oldest living animal, and explore the isolated capital of Jamestown with local guides.
After exploring St Helena you will be preparing for the journey back.
The route back will take you South towards Tristan da Cunha – this is a
truly isolated spot, with a population of just 4,500 people. You may stop off there if the weather allows, but it is often impossible due to the conditions.
Past Tristan Da Cunha we will head West and back towards Cape Town. Arrive back in Cape Town after an educational, memorable trip with new friends for life!
Our team of sailing specialists are on hand to help answer any questions you may have.
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“Aurora” is an Atlantic 49. Fully kitted out 14.9 metre monohull expedition vessel, based in Cape Town. She is built for crossing oceans rather than luxury but is spacious and comfortable below and above deck.
Keeping group size small, with a maximum of 6. This ensures plenty of time to learn, or fine-tune all aspects of sailing, navigating, and preparing for an ocean voyage by provisioning. We can cover navigation, meteorology, or other topics if desired. It’s also a perfect ‘mile-builder’ trip.
You will be encouraged to ‘get involved in all aspects of open water sailing, including taking turns to prepare meals onboard and all the other aspects of sailing – a hands-on Masterclass with Wavy, tailored to your needs.
“Aurora” has four cabins. Each cabin has two berths (bunk style) and its own ‘heads’ (toilet and basin). You will have your own berth with plenty of space for luggage.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
25 March – 11 May 2024
17 June – 5 August 2024 (Sold out)
16 September – 4 November 2024 (Sold out)
07 October – 23 November 2024
13 January – 3 March 2025
10 March – 26 April 2025
25 August – 11 October 2025
27 October – 13 December 2025
£9,995 per person – Single Berth – Round Trip
£6,995 per person – Single Berth – One Way
You will be involved in victualling and all aspects of preparing for a long Ocean voyage – what to think about, what to organize in order to be both safe and comfortable – it’s all in the preparation!
You will also get to know your fellow crew and get to know the local area sailing to get used to life on board before the big trip.
This trip includes a short anchorage in Lüderitz, Namibia, between Cape Town and St Helena Island. Lüderitz is a historic, slow-pace-of-life, Germanic provincial port-town of fishermen – full of rich history and a welcoming community.
Life on the open Ocean! Navigation, Helming, and Trimming are all under the expert, patient tuition of Wavy – at the pace you need and the level you want.
You can learn celestial navigation and Ocean sailing at night as well as have plenty of time to sit and absorb the majesty of the wide Atlantic Ocean.
You will be a fully involved crew – which means taking turns cooking and cleaning as well as sailing.
After around 2 weeks of empty Ocean, St Helena will rise above the horizon. St Helena Island is a British dependency, 1,200 miles from the African coast. It has been described as the Emerald Isle – a sub-tropical paradise, rich in bio-diversity and steeped in history.
You will spend 5 days (approximately) on the island. Accommodation is included, bed & breakfast with your own room. Full day tour of the island sights is also included and organized by our friends at the “Blue Lantern” hotel. Discover where Napoleon lived his last years, meet Jonathan, the world’s oldest living animal, and explore the isolated capital of Jamestown with local guides.
After exploring St Helena you will be preparing for the journey back.
The route back will take you South towards Tristan da Cunha – this is a
truly isolated spot, with a population of just 4,500 people. You may stop off there if the weather allows, but it is often impossible due to the conditions.
Past Tristan Da Cunha we will head West and back towards Cape Town. Arrive back in Cape Town after an educational, memorable trip with new friends for life!
It is important to be comfortable as well as safe on board. We provide lifejackets and wet weather gear. You will need to bring with you enough clothing for the trip as well as a sleeping bag.
In our experience, it is not requirred to spend money on lots of expensive kit, but good sailing boots and a sleeping bag are important. Clothes should have UV protection for hot legs, but cheap fleeces and layers are great and do the job just as well as ‘specialist’ marine-branded clothing.
Please consider the season and likely weather when packing.
Contact us directly with any questions on the kit list for your trip. It is much better to ask before you join, than risk being uncomfortable on board.
PS: This is a recommended packing list. Please take into account if there are other items you may need on board.