Sailing Adventures Around The World

Celebrate Christmas and New Year sailing the Grenadines. Join a hands-on adventure from St Lucia, exploring Bequia, Canouan, the Tobago Cays, Union Island and more. Swim with turtles, wander colourful island markets, and anchor beneath leaning coconut palms. Spend Christmas in tropical calm, then ring in the New Year anchored beneath Caribbean stars. No experience needed. Solo travellers welcome. A unique way to escape winter and welcome the New Year on warm trade winds and open sea.

Sail the Windward Islands on a hands-on Caribbean sailing adventure. Starting in St Lucia, we island-hop south through the Grenadines, navigating crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and secluded anchorages. Explore Bequia’s boatbuilding heritage, snorkel with turtles in the Tobago Cays, wander Union Island’s colourful markets, and anchor beneath leaning coconut palms in Salt Whistle Bay. Short distances and plenty of time ashore mean a new destination to explore each day, combining relaxed sailing with real discovery.

Sail through the Leeward Islands and explore the best of the Caribbean. Begin in St Lucia, anchoring beneath its towering volcanic peaks. In Martinique, soak up the island’s unique blend of French sophistication and Caribbean soul. Head to Dominica to paddle the winding Indian River and hike into thick rainforest. Sail on to Guadeloupe, with its mix of blissful anchorages, white sand beaches, and sleepy offshore islands. Conclude your journey in the sailing mecca of Antigua.

Sail to places most travellers never see: Montserrat, Saba, Statia, Nevis, and Barbuda. Raw, beautiful islands, rich in history, character, and natural wonder. Volcanoes rise from the sea, pink-sand beaches stretch on with barely a footprint, and quiet anchorages offer solitude in these islands that most tourists never reach. From the buried city of Plymouth to the cloud forests of Saba and the wild shores of Barbuda, every island has its own story.

Join this exhilarating, week-long regatta, mixing none-too-serious but competitive yacht racing with wonderful Caribbean culture and events ashore.

Sail from St Lucia to the Dominican Republic on a 650nm trade-wind passage that blends fast, downwind offshore sailing with the chance to witness one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. This route passes through the peak migration grounds of the North Atlantic humpback whale, with incredible opportunities to see them in their breeding waters. Along the way, explore the charm of St Lucia and Martinique, then island-hop past Dominica, Guadeloupe, and St Kitts.

Once-in-a-lifetime Atlantic sailing adventure from the Caribbean to the United Kingdom, navigated by celestial navigation rather than GPS. Learn ancient techniques, sail the open ocean, and reconnect with nature on this unique adventure.

Sail 1,000 miles from the Bahamas to New York City on an unforgettable offshore passage. Spend your first days exploring and training in the Bahamas before turning north for open-ocean sailing at its finest. Your route takes you past the US East Coast, with possible stops in historic Charleston, South Carolina, or Norfolk, Virginia. Make landfall in Manhattan, sailing past the Statue of Liberty, one of the most iconic arrivals in the sailing world.

This milebuilding passage between the beautiful west coast of Scotland and Ireland’s east coast gives you the chance to rack up significant coastal and offshore miles while gaining real world experience in tidal navigation, night sailing, radar use, watch-keeping, heavier weather and handling commercial traffic, all under the expert tuition of one of Rubicon 3’s skippers. The exact route is weather dependant but we aim toward 500 miles.

This milebuilding passage between the beautiful west coast of Scotland and Ireland’s east coast gives you the chance to rack up significant coastal and offshore miles while gaining real world experience in tidal navigation, night sailing, radar use, watch-keeping, heavier weather and handling commercial traffic, all under the expert tuition of one of Rubicon 3’s skippers. The exact route is weather dependant but we aim toward 500 miles.

Go beyond RYA and ASA qualifications – because real learning starts after the certificates end. Learn from the Rubicon 3 skippers on the demanding passages between England and Scotland, mixing coastal and offshore sailing. Navigate tidal gates, shipping lanes, and challenging routes. Sail at night, anchor in unfamiliar waters, and learn to plan passages and make decisions for real. Turn theory into practice and gain the essential, hands-on experience every sailor needs to take the next step with real confidence.

Join this short but stunning sailing trip exploring Scotland’s wild west coast. Sail through the breathtaking Hebrides, discovering remote islands, dramatic coastlines, and historic anchorages. Experience incredible wildlife, unspoiled nature, and exhilarating sailing in one of the most beautiful regions of the world.

Sail the gorgeous Devon coast along England’s south coast riviera, visiting some of its most beautiful fishing harbours and villages like Salcombe, Dartmouth and Brixham. It’s five days of timeless summer sailing holiday in England – sea breezes and blue skies, sailing into postcard-perfect villages steeped in history, a pint in the pub and fish and chips on the harbour wall.

Explore  the awe-inspiring Faroe Islands then set sail on a 600-mile ocean sailing adventure across the Norwegian Sea, crossing the Arctic Circle en route to the UNESCO-listed northwest coast of Norway. This is true high-latitude adventure sailing, with five days of open ocean under near 24-hour daylight, the midnight sun stretching across endless horizons. Along the way, experience a wildlife spectacle of seabirds, whales, and marine life, and explore the dramatic, untamed landscapes of the Faroe Islands and Norway’s remote Arctic archipelagos.

Sail from Nuuk, Greenland to Reykjavik on this extraordinary Arctic adventure through Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, and Prince Christian Sound. Experience remote settlements, pristine landscapes, and the thrill of high-latitude sailing.

Remote yet just a day’s sail from the UK, the Channel Islands are a rare blend of adventure and charm. This week-long sailing holiday is all about crystal-clear anchorages, coastal caves, French-style markets, WWII history, and outstanding seafood. Each island has its own character, from rugged cliff-top paths to peaceful harbours and hidden coves. Expect puffins, seals, chancre crab, hand-dived scallops – and the thrill of a proper English Channel crossing.

Once in a lifetime sailing adventure exploring Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, majestic glaciers, and untouched Arctic landscapes, where the midnight sun guides you through the wild, pristine beauty of the Arctic.

Once in a lifetime sailing adventure exploring Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, majestic glaciers, and untouched Arctic landscapes, where the midnight sun guides you through the wild, pristine beauty of the Arctic.

Remote yet just a day’s sail from the UK, the Channel Islands are a rare blend of adventure and charm. This week-long sailing holiday is all about crystal-clear anchorages, coastal caves, French-style markets, WWII history, and outstanding seafood. Each island has its own character, from rugged cliff-top paths to peaceful harbours and hidden coves. Expect puffins, seals, chancre crab, hand-dived scallops – and the thrill of a proper English Channel crossing.

Join this short but stunning sailing trip exploring Scotland’s wild west coast. Sail through the breathtaking Hebrides, discovering remote islands, dramatic coastlines, and historic anchorages. Experience incredible wildlife, unspoiled nature, and exhilarating sailing in one of the most beautiful regions of the world.

Offshore sailing adventure maxed out as we sail from Svalbard to Iceland via Jan Mayen, crossing the Arctic Circle en route. True adventure sailing.

Sailing Mile Builder between Scotland's west coast & England. Wonderful sailing and a chance to learn sail trim, seamanship, navigation and seamanship from the expert Rubicon 3 skippers

Join an intensive sailing course crossing the Bay of Biscay, focusing on more advanced navigation, seamanship, and handling challenging offshore conditions. Initial shore based training day before sailing.

Sail across the Atlantic Ocean with Rubicon 3 in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), a 2800-mile voyage from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. Four weeks full of adventure, training, exhilarating sailing and memories of a lifetime.

Celebrate Christmas and New Year sailing the Grenadines. Join a hands-on adventure from St Lucia, exploring Bequia, Canouan, the Tobago Cays, Union Island and more. Swim with turtles, wander colourful island markets, and anchor beneath leaning coconut palms. Spend Christmas in tropical calm, then ring in the New Year anchored beneath Caribbean stars. No experience needed. Solo travellers welcome. A unique way to escape winter and welcome the New Year on warm trade winds and open sea.

Grenada Sailing Week is racing without the bluster. Set deep in the southern Caribbean, between the islands of Grenada and Carriacou, it’s low-pressure, high-fun sailing at its best. Expect white sand beaches, jungle-covered hills, turquoise water, and a welcoming crowd. Each day ends with a party or beach BBQ, and the atmosphere is pure Caribbean charm. This is one of our most loved events—and easily the friendliest regatta out there.

Sail through the Leeward Islands and explore the best of the Caribbean. Begin in St Lucia, anchoring beneath its towering volcanic peaks. In Martinique, soak up the island’s unique blend of French sophistication and Caribbean soul. Head to Dominica to paddle the winding Indian River and hike into thick rainforest. Sail on to Guadeloupe, with its mix of blissful anchorages, white sand beaches, and sleepy offshore islands. Conclude your journey in the sailing mecca of Antigua.

Join this exhilarating, week-long regatta, mixing none-too-serious but competitive yacht racing with wonderful Caribbean culture and events ashore.

Sail through the Leeward Islands and explore the best of the Caribbean. Begin in St Lucia, anchoring beneath its towering volcanic peaks. In Martinique, soak up the island’s unique blend of French sophistication and Caribbean soul. Head to Dominica to paddle the winding Indian River and hike into thick rainforest. Sail on to Guadeloupe, with its mix of blissful anchorages, white sand beaches, and sleepy offshore islands. Conclude your journey in the sailing mecca of Antigua.

From sheltered mangrove bays to remote atolls rising out of thousands of feet of ocean, this voyage from the Dominican Republic to the Bahamas is a mix of island exploration, Caribbean navigation, and passage making. Possible stops en route include flamingo-filled lagoons, coral walls alive with colour, and beaches where yours are the only footprints. One or two nights will also be spent sailing through the dark under the stars on an unforgettable overnight passage.

Once-in-a-lifetime Atlantic sailing adventure from the Caribbean to the United Kingdom, navigated by celestial navigation rather than GPS. Learn ancient techniques, sail the open ocean, and reconnect with nature on this unique adventure.

This milebuilding passage between the beautiful west coast of Scotland and Ireland’s east coast gives you the chance to rack up significant coastal and offshore miles while gaining real world experience in tidal navigation, night sailing, radar use, watch-keeping, heavier weather and handling commercial traffic, all under the expert tuition of one of Rubicon 3’s skippers. The exact route is weather dependant but we aim toward 500 miles.

This milebuilding passage between the beautiful west coast of Scotland and Ireland’s east coast gives you the chance to rack up significant coastal and offshore miles while gaining real world experience in tidal navigation, night sailing, radar use, watch-keeping, heavier weather and handling commercial traffic, all under the expert tuition of one of Rubicon 3’s skippers. The exact route is weather dependant but we aim toward 500 miles.

This milebuilding passage between the beautiful west coast of Scotland and Ireland’s east coast gives you the chance to rack up significant coastal and offshore miles while gaining real world experience in tidal navigation, night sailing, radar use, watch-keeping, heavier weather and handling commercial traffic, all under the expert tuition of one of Rubicon 3’s skippers. The exact route is weather dependant but we aim toward 500 miles.

Spectacularly beautiful sailing and exploring in the UNESCO world heritage region of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Soaring mountains, sheltered inlets, rich in wildlife  - a magical adventure.

Spectacularly beautiful sailing and exploring in the UNESCO world heritage region of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Soaring mountains, sheltered inlets, rich in wildlife  - a magical adventure.

Spectacularly beautiful sailing and exploring in the UNESCO world heritage region of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Soaring mountains, sheltered inlets, rich in wildlife  - a magical adventure.

Once in a lifetime sailing adventure exploring Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, majestic glaciers, and untouched Arctic landscapes, where the midnight sun guides you through the wild, pristine beauty of the Arctic.

Once in a lifetime sailing adventure exploring Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, majestic glaciers, and untouched Arctic landscapes, where the midnight sun guides you through the wild, pristine beauty of the Arctic.

Spectacularly beautiful sailing and exploring in the UNESCO world heritage region of Norway's Lofoten Islands. Soaring mountains, sheltered inlets, rich in wildlife  - a magical adventure.

Sail and explore the rugged, magical coast of Arctic Norway before embarking on a 700-mile offshore passage across the Norwegian Sea to Iceland. Navigate through remote islands, glaciers, and historic fishing villages, sailing under the continuous daylight of the Midnight Sun before heading off across the open ocean for a five-day crossing to Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle on route Watch for whales, sea eagles, and the Arctic horizon stretching endlessly ahead. One of the great offshore sailing adventures.

Offshore sailing adventure maxed out as we sail from Svalbard to Iceland via Jan Mayen, crossing the Arctic Circle en route. True adventure sailing.

Go beyond RYA and ASA qualifications – because real learning starts after the certificates end. Learn from the Rubicon 3 skippers on the demanding passages between England and Scotland, mixing coastal and offshore sailing. Navigate tidal gates, shipping lanes, and challenging routes. Sail at night, anchor in unfamiliar waters, and learn to plan passages and make decisions for real. Turn theory into practice and gain the essential, hands-on experience every sailor needs to take the next step with real confidence.

Sailing Mile Builder between Scotland's west coast & England. Wonderful sailing and a chance to learn sail trim, seamanship, navigation and seamanship from the expert Rubicon 3 skippers

A wonderful offshore passage in the warm lower latitudes, sailing from Spain's Atlantic coast to the Canary Islands and warm Atlantic trade winds

Sail across the Atlantic Ocean with Rubicon 3 in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), a 2800-mile voyage from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. Four weeks full of adventure, training, exhilarating sailing and memories of a lifetime.