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Trip type: Coastal
Instructors: 2
Crew size: Max 9
Ages: 18-75
Region: Norway, Iceland & the Arctic
Adventure rating High
Experience Required Low to some
The east coast of Greenland is a remote and spectacularly beautiful region that is an absolute must for any adventurous sailor. This area is the largest natural park in the world, covering a vast expanse of pristine wilderness and home to an astonishing array of wildlife. We will be sailing, anchoring, hiking ashore and exploring
Accessible only during the Arctic summer, and not always, the east coast is a land of ice and rugged mountains, with glaciers tumbling down into the sea and deep fjords carving their way through the landscape. The scenery here is breathtaking, with towering cliffs rising out of the sea and rugged peaks jutting up into the sky. The east coast of Greenland is the most isolated region in the country, with ice blocking access for nine months of the year. In fact, one of the most remarkable features of the east coast is its immense ice sheet, which covers 75% of the island of Greenland. It is up to three kilometres thick in places, and its meltwater feeds rivers that tumble down into the sea, creating spectacular waterfalls that are a wonder to behold. As a result, the population here is tiny, with just 3,500 people spread out along a coastline that stretches for over 2,500 kilometers.
Our adventure includes an exhilarating 36 hour sail across between Greenland and Iceland, and every day we sail to somewhere new, anchor, head ashore, hike and explore. It is the most spectacular adventure. The area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including musk oxen, Arctic foxes, and even polar bears, also making it a nature lover’s paradise.
In terms of climate, the east coast of Greenland is relatively mild, with temperatures averaging between 4 to 9 degrees Celsius during the Arctic summer. The ice means access can be limited at times, but the dry air and long daylight hours make this an ideal time to explore this rugged and beautiful region.
This is the land of polar bears, along with narwhal, reindeer, seals and more
It is hard to describe how special it is to be anchored overnight surrounded by icebergs and mountains
Greenland is one of the great places for arctic hiking next to glaciers, icebergs and wildlife
Please note this trip runs in both directions. This is a sample itinerary for the route from Iceland to Greenland. Check the ‘Dates & Prices’ tab. If the route is running from Greenland to Iceland, please reverse the below. The wind and weather dictate exactly where we can stop en route, when and for how long and ice conditions can vary greatly by year so this is just a guide to what the expedition may look like.
We will spend today getting to know the boat, packing away equipment and belongings and doing some essential pre-departure training. After lunch, we will slip lines and head out into the fjord for some sail training and familiarisation, including all the key skills such as tacking, gybing and reefing. By the end of the day, you be starting to feel familiar with the yacht and settled in your environment. They are some beautiful anchorages to choose from for the night.
Today we can aim for the Drangajökull glacier, which will be glistening away to the east. This is a world of vast waterfalls, mountains, wider ducks and wonderful views. We’ll head ashore on the RIB then head east along the fjord towards the glacier. We’ll wander through the meadows full of purple seathrift, orchids, buttercups and cottongrass. Drangajökull is 900m up and a good two-hour hike, but it is so worth it. The views are truly wonderful, with snow-capped peaks to the north of us and ice age valleys curving away back to the sea.
The next day we’ll aim for the anchorage at Hesteyri. This tiny village is almost empty for most of the year, with its permanent residents having abandoned it more than 60 years ago. Now the descendants come here for a few months each year to enjoy the wilderness. The ground is covered in angelica, wild thyme and lichen, We can walk to the rusty Norwegian whaling station where you can still see the huge vats for rendering whale blubber.
This is a full day and a half of sailing (c. 36 hours). It is a serious stretch of water and not to be underestimated so we will only make the crossing when the weather allows. We will set off mid-afternoon so that we make landfall in Greenland during daylight hours. As we start to see the snowy mountains on the horizon, we will also be keeping a close watch for icebergs. It’s very likely dolphins and whales will accompany us.
As we make landfall in Greenland, we will wind our way between the many rocks and icebergs that fill the entrance of the fjord formerly known as Kong Oscar Haven. Each crew member will takes turns to be on ice watch at the bow or up the spreaders, helping us make our way in safely. It is a stunningly beautiful place, with a small, colourful town and houses spread over the rocks, with flowers and snow and ice covered mountains. You will be blown away by the sight of it and the excitement of being here.
After a day exploring Tasiilaq, we can set sail for Sermilik fjord. It’s another passage needing really careful watchkeeping as we wind our way through the rocks and icebergs. Sermilik Fjord is truly a wonder to behold, offering a glimpse of some of the most stunning natural scenery on the planet. It stretches over 100 kilometers inland from the coast, and is surrounded by towering cliffs, snow-capped peaks, and glaciers that flow down into the sea. The water in the fjord is a deep shade of blue, with icebergs floating serenely on its surface.
One of the most striking features of is the sheer size and scale of its glaciers. It’s home to some of the largest glaciers in Greenland, with icebergs calving off their faces and crashing into the water below. We can hike or boat up to the glacier faces and be wowed by the immense size and beauty of these natural wonders.
What happens from here depends very much on the weather and the ice coverage. We have to be careful not to go too deep or get stuck in the ice, so we will make the plan each day as we go. Our plan though will be to get all the way to the edge of the glaciers where icebergs are born and the deep in Johann Petersen fjord. We will surely be taking turns through the night to watch out for ice and the dramatic noises of ice calving away from the ice walls with large cracks and bangs is truly dramatic.
Progress in these conditions can be very slow, and we will have crew on the foredeck with poles to push large chunks of ice out of the way. They will also have a VHF to help guide the helmsman at the wheel. It’s exciting and dramatic and all happening amidst unbelievable scenery.
Next we can head back into Sermilik fjord and if the ice allows, anchor off the lovely small habitation in Tiniteqilaaq. This is a tiny village of 60 inhabitants with stunning views over the fjord. It has a tiny harbour enclosed by a little bay with a narrow entrance. Nothing is charted and it’s full of rocks. There are lots of Inuit dogs that are left there for the summer. This is a village of hunters and fishermen and we may be able to pick up some fresh meat they have hunted.
We can now head through the Ikasartivaq fjord connecting Sermiliq with Angmassalik Fjord. Navigating through narrow Ikasartivaq resembles sailing in the Alps. We may stop at a lovely anchorage in a small bay behind Kûngmit village. It’s a good opportunity to get the fishing rods out as cod abounds here.
Near here is an abandoned US air base from World War 2, called Bluie East Two. It is hidden deep in the fjords between high mountains. The base is pretty much left as it looked when abandoned some 80 years ago. Thanks to the remoteness and dry climate all the vehicles and machinery were still there in various stages of decay. Having explored the base, we can move on to our next anchorage: a picturesque bay with views of Knud Rasmussen glacier.
Today we move over the Kangertigtivatsiaq fjord which has been thus described by Chapman of the British Arctic Air Route expedition of 1930-1931: „The scenery here was magnificent. A short branch fjord to the N terminated in a huge glacier, while the longer main fjord was flanked by great needle-peaked mountains, between 1800 – 2000 m high. There are hanging glaciers precariously balanced on the steep hillsides and other glaciers coming right down to the sea. At the head of the fjord, away in the distance, was a superb pinnacled mountain, reminiscent of St. Paul ́s Cathedral; this was Ingolfs fjeld.”
Now we sail further south to a little-explored territory, Depot-Sound, pass the Idrac Glacier, weave our way behind Fladøerne island and then through Smalsund. From here we sail onwards to Sermiligaq where we will anchor for the night. We sail into Sermiligaq fjord and enter Ikasaq sound, then continue over to Angmagssalik fjord and anchor off Kulusuk village in the afternoon.
We will go ashore and visit the village of Kulusuk before our final evening and goodbyes.
Finally, it’s time to leave the yacht and new friends behind and make your way home. This, surely, has been the adventure of a lifetime.
*on occasion it may not be possible to visit particular areas due to ice coverage. In these instances, we will extend our time in Iceland or other areas.
This information should be all you need to book your connecting travel for this trip. Please note that this expedition runs in both directions, so you may start in Iceland or Greenland. Please check the ‘Dates & Prices’ tab for the direction on your date. Info is given for the route from Iceland to Greenland. If you are heading to Iceland, just adapt the info below! We strongly recommend buying flexible fares to/from Greenland in case of weather related itinerary changes. If you have any questions, never hesitate to contact us +44(0)20 3086 7245, info@rubicon3adventure.com or by Livechat.
Find all the information you need about our trips here, from the various trip categories to what to pack, connecting travel and more. The information here is generic across all our trips. For really specific travel details about your trip, click on the Dates & Prices tab.
All of our sailing trips are given one of three categories: ‘Coastal‘ – ‘Offshore‘ – ‘Skipper Masterclass‘. Whichever category trip you join, and whatever your previous experience (or rustiness!), you will be encouraged to be fully involved from the very start and receive high-quality Rubicon 3 training.
These are wonderful holidays that stay relatively close to shore and have no significant open-water passages. They are day sailing only and usually in quiet sheltered water. We sail to somewhere new just about every day and there is time built in to the planning to enable you to head ashore and explore everywhere we get to.
Self explanatory and if you’ve ever wanted to leave the coast behind and sail hundreds (or even thousands) of miles offshore out on one of the great oceans, these are for you. Each trip begins with a few days of coastal sailing, training and exploring while individuals and the crew as a whole get up to speed. Timings are very weather dependant. On our two weeks offshore trips, you can expect to have one main offshore passage of between 4-6 days, with the remainder of the time being coastal cruising at either end.
These are more intensive training courses, where we really focus on the skills and techniques needed to be strong crew or skipper on a prolonged passage through potentially technical areas. You will mix theory and practical tuition every day. Days are longer and there is less focus on exploring ashore and more on train, train, train. If you wish to supercharge your seamanship and sailing skills, these are for you.
All of our trips are open to crew aged 18 and above, but please the Fitness to Sail box below.
Anyone can join these trips. Wonderful for sailors of any experience level, if you are a beginner these are definitely the place to start. If you are at Yachtmaster or similar, there is still a huge amount you can learn and practise on these trips
As this is a Skipper Masterclass, no beginners are permitted to join. You must have RYA Day Skipper, ASA 104 or equivalent skills and experience. It doesn’t matter if they are rusty – that is what this course is here to address. This course is invaluable to all levels up to and including Yachtmaster.
We believe that as many people as possible should be able to head out to sea and have a great adventure. However, it is essential for everyone’s safety that you are in a fit enough state to be on board.
Ability to complete the five exercises below is a pre-requisite for joining as a crew member. They are not designed to be physically taxing and almost everyone should be able to complete them. Rather they are in place to check that you have the stability and basic physical condition to be on board.
If when you join the vessel the skipper believes you are not capable of completing these exercises, you will probably not be allowed to embark. If you have any doubts at all about your ability to complete these exercises safely, you must contact your doctor before attempting them.
Unless stated otherwise on the ‘Dates & Prices’ tab, you must join the boat at 0900 hrs on the start day. It is important you are not late as the pre-trip briefing will start shortly after that time. You will disembark at 1200hrs on the end day. Exact start and end locations may vary depending on your trip date.
Five day trips sometimes start at 1800 on the start day (usually a Sunday) and will often end at 1700 on the last day.
Please see the ‘Dates & Prices’ tab.
We plan our routes very carefully and build in lots of spare time to ensure that we arrive at our end destination on time. However, particularly on offshore and ocean trips, we cannot guarantee that we will arrive by the end date. It is incredibly are (maybe three times in ten years?) but bad weather or mechanical issues mean it can happen.
On offshore and ocean trips, build some leeway into your trip home if you can. Maybe book the flight for the day after the end day, and / or use a flexible ticket where you can change the date if needed.
For long haul flights, especially those where we start and end in different places, we can sometimes find very good deals. If you cannot find a good flight, please do ask us to help by emailing us at info@rubicon3adventure.com. Unfortunately, we cannot offer help with short-haul flights.
If you intend to travel on a one way ticket to meet up with one of our trips, without possessing an onward flight ticket – we recommend that you have a copy of your Rubicon 3 invoice with you and available at immigration to assist easy entry.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months AFTER your trip finishes. You should have at least 4-5 spare pages for visa, entry and exit stamps. If you have dual nationality you can only use one passport for the entire trip.
The situation regarding visas and passports can change rapidly and without warning. The information given here is accurate to the best of our knowledge but ultimately you are responsible for ensuring you have the correct visas. Please allow time for unexpected delays in obtaining any visas you require.
Around four weeks before your trip start date, you will be sent final joining instructions. At this time you will be asked to complete our medical declaration. At the time of booking, it is your responsibility to be sure that you will be able to pass all the criteria at the start date of your trip. If you cannot pass the criteria you will probably be refused permission to board.
It is compulsory that you have adequate travel insurance before you board the yacht. We strongly recommend that you take this insurance out as soon as possible after booking your trip with us in case you suffer any medical issues or such like that prevent you from being able to join the trip.
Our page on travel insurance is found here.
You will be asked to provide the following details to Rubicon 3 if you have not already done so: travel insurance provider, insurance policy number, insurance emergency telephone number. You will also be required to give a copy of your policy with this information to the skipper on arrival with confirmation that the policy duration is sufficient to cover you for the entire duration of your trip.
We provide three meals a day on the boat, so if you do not wish to spend another penny, that is absolutely fine. Realistically, however, most crew like to have a few beers ashore and the occasional meal. Also please note that alcohol is not provided by Rubicon 3 so if you like a beer or wine in the evening please budget for this. You are very welcome to bring some duty free with you to the boat. Past crew estimate that £200 is ample to enjoy all there is offer ashore during the trip.
These are available in most major cities along our route and allow you to withdraw local currency only. We discourage you from relying on your ATM card as a primary source of funds in case it is lost/stolen/swallowed, or the machine isn’t working. Besides memorising your PIN, it is also important to be aware of your daily withdrawal limit and bank withdrawal costs.
You will be able to use credit and debit card just about everywhere
These cards are similar to normal Credit and Debit cards but they can be pre loaded with cash before you travel with a set amount allowing you to withdraw this cash using the card at normal ATMs. It is a more secure way to access cash on your trip and easier to use than travellers cheques, but again do not rely on these as your sole means of funds on a trip. Several banks and companies now offer these cards, but be sure to look into the rates for withdrawing cash when making your decision.
What equipment and clothing to bring for sailing – and how much to bring – are always the big questions for the crew and we totally understand that. The best generic guidance we can give is to imagine that you are going for a week in the hills or the mountains. If you think of that type of clothing and equipment, you won’t go far wrong.
Beyond that, we say don’t spend money unless you want to. The chances are that you already have most of what you need and a lot of fancy branded sailing equipment is both expensive and not very good. Especially when you’re fairly new to the sport, keep your money in your pocket.
The next question is always how much to bring. Within reason, you can bring what you like as we have quite a lot of storage space onboard the yachts. The usual airport allowance of 20kg / 44lbs of luggage is not a bad guide. Any more than that and you’ve probably overpacked!
What you pack your clothing and equipment in is vital. It needs to be in a soft bag that can be rolled away. Yes, that means no metal frames or hard backs. It needs to be in a duffel style bag. If you do bring a hard backed case or bag that cannot be rolled away, there is a good chance you will not be able to bring it on board. Something like this Sports Direct sack for just £12 is ideal.
Yes, to an extent. However, even in warm regions it can be chilly at night or when it rains. In Europe and the high latitudes, always bring hats & gloves and warm clothes. In the Caribbean, I would still bring them (as they are so small to pack) and just a lighter sweater for the evenings.
Don’t worry too much and if in doubt bring more. So long as you can keep warm, plus your usual toiletries and such like, you will be fine. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us. We’re here to help!
You will be issued with a foul weather jacket and salopettes. These are modern oilskins that will keep you completely dry and which we rate highly, but they are not Goretex or similar. If you have your own foulies and would like to wear them or have very high spec ones, then do feel free to bring them.
These will be c. 270-290N jackets with inbuilt spray hoods and personal locator beacons.
Fantastically warm, these all in one suits are incredible for when it gets cold up on deck. You will feel toasty warm all day long or through a long night watch. Essential gear for high latitude trips and RIB transfers in Svalbard!
Bring a fresh set for every day or second day you’re on board.
Bring a mix of thinner socks and some thicker, woolly socks If not a Caribbean style trip. A fresh pair every second day is a good guide.
For non Caribbean trips, these are great for upper and lower body. Merino wool is excellent but expensive. There are lots of options out there.
Bring a selection of T-shirts, polo shirts or long-sleeved shirts. You might be wearing a couple of these at any one time, so bring a few
Bring shorts. You never know when it will be hot and sunny!
A pair of thick hiking trousers, fleece-lined snowboarding trousers or our new favourite – softshell trousers. These will be what you wear just about every day, so bring a couple of pairs. Don’t go crazy – we buy ones costing between £50-70 and no more.
If you are on a Caribbean style trip then you will probably only need light trousers.
You need to bring at least two good, thick fleeces or jumpers. These are going to be critical to keep you warm, so choose carefully. We usually pack two mid-weight fleeces and one really thick woolly jumper.
If you are in the Caribbean, then one fleece is probably fine.
You will wear this pretty much every day, only changing up to your foul weather jacket when it rains. Any jacket will do that is showerproof, windproof and reasonably warm.
Waterproof boots
These don’t have to be sailing boots – even normal wellies will do fine. You can spend a fortune on Goretex lined sailing boots. They are great, but make sure you are going to be a regular sailor before investing. In the meantime, we’d stick to rubber sailing boots costing around £60.
There’s no dressing up on these expeditions, but bring a selection of shore clothes for the odd evening out. No restaurant owner likes people coming in wearing dirty sailing clothes!
We suggest bringing 2 sets of hats and gloves. If one set gets lost or wet, you need to be able to keep warm. We don’t really rate the thick sailing gloves. They are not good when wet, hard to get on and pretty expensive. Instead, go for a pair of thinner working gloves and a thick woolly pair.
If you’re in the Caribbean, just a wooly hat can still be nice for night sailing on occasions.
The classic neck warmer is a godsend when it gets windy and cold. Not for the Caribbean!
Wherever you are, bring one. You may want to jump in even when it’s icy, but also sometimes the best showers are in the local pool.
Great for exploring ashore, trainer style is fine. Just something comfortable to do an hour’s hike with.
Great for keeping cool onshore and essential for shower floors in marinas and ports.
It’s unlikely that you will be able to do laundry along the way, so bring enough sets of clothes to last you for the trip length. You can handwash some essentials if necessary but water is at a premium onboard so we don’t encourage this except on the longer trips of over 2 weeks duration. The start and end ports will nearly always have laundry facilities.
The boats are warm inside, so a medium weight sleeping bag is absolutely fine. If it has a long zip it’s better as it gives you more temperature flexibility but don’t worry and don’t spend money that you don’t need to!
If you are on a Caribbean style trip you can probably do without a sleeping bag and just use a silk liner or similar. The Caribbean is usually around 75°F at night, but just occasionally it can be colder: the choice is yours.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, razor, deodorant and whatever else you need. We would bring a normal towel for comfort, but a travel towel is also good.
Sunglasses are essential at sea for every trip as the UV is reflected off the sea and can damage your eyes. They must be polarised or the damage can be even worse. Good strong sun cream is recommended for the same reason.
Life is pretty miserable if you forget these. Get a strap for the glasses in case they fall off.
We pretty much insist you bring some sea sickness medication, even if you don’t think you’ll be affected. This is a holiday for you and feeling queasy is horrible. In the UK, the brands that seem to work well are Stugeron and Kwells. If you have any other medications such as anti-histamine, blood pressure tablets, insulin, epi-pens etc, please don’t forget these.
Boats have lots of unfamiliar noises and yes, even the occasional snorer. Bring what you need to block out the noise and have a good night’s sleep.
If you’re sailing with us in the high latitudes in summer, the chances are the Sun will never set and it’s hard to get these boats dark. If that bothers you, bring a mask to make the world go dark again!
Any decent sized plastic or metal one is fine.
Don’t forget these, but put them in protective casings so they don’t get damaged or broken. Every bunk has two USB charging points, The boat has the UK 3-pin 240v AC power outlets, which can be used when are connected to shore power or when the generator is on. If your equipment has different plugs, bring an adaptor.
If your trip has an overnight passage in it, we would really recommend you bring one of these (unless it’s summer in the Arctic with midnight Sun).
These are really useful to carry with you.
This is a very good app. The chart pack for your area will cost you about £25 and then you can always see exactly where we are.
The fancy way of keeping your kit divided up, organised and dry (but plastic shopping bags work very well too!)
The boats have a UK (3 pin) 220 AC power outlet on board, that is available to use when connected to shore power or at sea when the generator is running.
Each bunk also has a USB charging point and a cigarette lighter style power point.
Cameras (incl. Digital & Video Cameras) – An easy to use ‘point and press’ will get you some good photos. For memorable shots, it may be worthwhile investing in an SLR camera, but be sure to get some practice in before the trip! Most towns and cities have internet cafes where you can download onto CD/internet sites – but don’t rely on it.
Drones – As the use of drones becomes more common, countries throughout the world are gradually updating their laws and restrictions on usage. The specific regulations will vary from one country to another, so do check the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice for the latest information. As with cameras, use your common sense if you do use a drone and avoid operation in sensitive areas. If you plan to bring a drone on your trip with us please contact us first to ensure there will be a suitable place to store it while on your trip.
The internet and WiFi are available in many areas that we visit. Do bear in mind that the connections can be unreliable and will not always be as fast as you are used to at home. Once we have set sail, internet and phone signal will usually stop very quickly.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) offer country-specific advice, regarding not only security but also entry regulations, local laws and customs and health. We strongly recommend all travellers visit the FCO website, or the equivalent in their home country, to familiarise themselves with local conditions and issues in the countries they plan to visit before committing to a trip with us. You can view their website here.
If you have any questions at all about the safety or security of your trip, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to discuss your trip in more detail.
In cities – All major cities have their share of petty crime (just like our cities) and sensible precautions need to be taken. Wearing expensive looking jewellery or watches and carrying cameras will draw unnecessary attention to you. Leave valuables such as passports and excess money in your hotel safe (we recommend carrying a copy of your passport details page at all times). You may find a simple money belt is more discreet than a bag. Always be aware of your surroundings and when approached by people you do not know, use your common sense. At night in cities it’s best to use a taxi, rather than walking around the streets, single women in particular need to be careful and we would suggest that it is safer to be in a group.
Rubicon3 does not take responsibility for clients’ personal items and we advise you to not take items of value that are not essential for the journey.
It is essential that you have read, understood and accept our Booking Terms and Conditions, including our Guest Behaviour, Safety & Security Policy before you book. We take great care to ensure that these comply fully with the Package Travel Regulations. They also contain important information about possible financial liabilities you may have if you subsequently decide to cancel in the period before your trip start date. If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions please do not hesitate to ask us.
We know you’ll have 101 questions about what life’s like onboard and just generally what to expect. Have a look at the video here of one of our customers telling you all about it. Below, we’ve answered lots of other common questions. Remember, if you have any other questions, just phone or email.
Ask one of our regular crew members what distinguishes the Rubicon 3 experience from other sailing they have done, and they will invariably reference our three golden rules. They are the foundation on which the whole experience is built and they are the one area that never changes and is non-negotiable.
Unfortunately many sailors have experienced shouting on board, and they know the unnecessary tension and anxiety that it causes. You will never find one of our skippers or mates shouting and no one else is allowed to either. Shouting is a clear sign of an inexperienced sailor who is not in full control.
We never step prematurely in to take a task off someone, thereby allowing them the space to think and (safely) make mistakes to best support their growth. There is nothing more frustrating than a keen fellow crew member telling you what to do, how to do it, or taking the job off you. You will always have the time and space to stop, think and come up with a plan.
Sailing is both blissfully simple and a sport that benefits from a great deal of experience. Especially on these larger, expedition yachts there are lots of ropes, winches, clutches and bits of equipment that can quickly become overwhelming. In a new environment, it can be hard even to remember one’s own name at times! No matter how straight forward the question, our skippers and mates are always there to help and will never look down on your for asking. It is what they are there for.
Training lies at the heart of the Rubicon 3 vision. We want you to learn the skills to be a central part of each adventure and to be able to go away and use the skills on other boats. The teaching syllabus changes quite a bit depending on the trip type. Full details of the syllabuses and qualifications below.
Qualifications
On Coastal trips, you can earn the RYA Competent Crew certificate. The price is included in the trip price.
General knowledge
Identify and describe the following cruising sailboat parts, areas, or systems and their functions:
Safety Equipment & Procedures
Navigation & Weather
Sail Plan
Seamanship
Emergencies
Preliminaries
Navigation
Under Power
Under Sail
Return to Dock/Slip
Knots
Basic sailing skills
Meteorology
Seamanship
Crew injuries
Maintenance
Skills
Qualifications
For those wishing to learn how to be a watch leader or skipper of an ocean-going vessel, the Rubicon 3 Ocean Watch Leader Course is a must.
This course takes you through:
Please contact us for further details
Eligibility
Initial test
A Watch Leader’s role & responsibilities
On-going assessment
Total marks available: 105 Pass mark: 70
Free Ocean Watch Leader Course
When signing up as a Watch Leader, there is an additional fee of £150. This covers the additional training we give you. It also gives you free access to the Rubicon 3 Ocean Watch Leader Course, which we strongly recommend you take before starting your passage with us.
The RYA Ocean Qualifying passage
Are Rubicon 3 Ocean Passages suitable for Ocean qualifying passages?
What tasks do I need to complete onboard prior the exam?
Our team are always here and can probably answer your question straight away. Whether it’s to check whether a trip is right for you ro to ask a question about flights, get in touch. We’rre here to help.
All customer money is held in the Protected Trust Service until your trip has run. This means it is 100% protected and should your trip not run for any reason, you receive a full and immediate refund. This is the gold standard of customer protection.
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Unless stated otheriwse, you should join the boat at 0900 on the start day. Each trip starts with an introductory briefing at this time, so it is important you are not late. You may need to arrive the day before and book a B&B or hotel (It is possible to stay on the boat the night before on a B&B basis for a nominal fee.)
We arrive at the end port on the penultimate evening, giving us time to head ashore and have a fun last evening together as a crew. Unless otherwise stated, the trip ends at 1200 on the end day. On the final morning we sign logbooks, give feedback and tips re next steps and clean the boat. We know sometimes the only practical flight leaves in the morning though so you may leave the boat anytime from 0500hrs on this day.
You can book your flights home for the afternoon or evening of the end day. We design our trips very carefully to be as certain as we can be that we will not arrive late and it is very rare indeed that we do.
This is distance sailing at sea, usually from one country to another, however, and delays can happen. Most people travel home on the end day. If you can boo your travel home for the next day, it both gives you a little time to enjoy the end destination and some extra security re making flights
You must ensure you have insurance that covers you specificallty for yacht sailing. Click on the ‘specific info’ to see what requirements your particular trip has.
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