Sea, Horses & Golf Lovers

We meet at the modern side of Lisbon, Parque das Nações.

The skipper will show you the boat and, all together, decide how the space will be shared and where can you accommodate your belongings.
A safety briefing will be given and everyone should know where the safety and emergency equipment are located and how to deploy and handle them (first aid kits, life-vests, harnesses, life rafts, beacon, etc).
Every one should know how to turn on and off and operate the boat engine.

When everyone is ready, we'll hoist the sails on the Tagus (Tejo) river and head up to the Atlantic Ocean.

In between you can enjoy all the 7 hills of Lisbon from the river side, Vasco da Gama bridge, the downtown, Praça do Comercio (Terreiro do Paço), Cais do Sodre, Alcantara, Almada, 25 de Abril bridge, The King Christ (Cristo Rei), Belem Tower (Torre de Belem), Padrao dos Descobrimentos, Bugio lighthouse (Forte de Sao Lourenço or Farol do Bugio), Forte de Sao Juliao da Barra, Seixa Palace (Palacio de Seixas) and many other POIs and neighborhoods which will be on our sight.

Once on the Atlantic Ocean we'll head up to the Espeichel Cape. Along the way, you can enjoy the overwhelming Portuguese coast and the rich sea life.

The light lunch will be served on board.

After the Espichel Cape, we'll change course to Tróia bay and you can either enjoy the sun and the elements or actively participate on sailing maneuvers.

Once arrive to Tróia Bay we can set anchor or dock at the fancy Marina de Tróia (Marina berth depends on availability).

Note: this leg starting time is dependent on river tidal flush.

On the second day you enjoy the freedom of being on a fancy sailing boat, enjoy the sun, the clear waters (dive and swim or lay down on the sun pad cushions and relax) and stay for the night, far from the corporate society and surrounded by the sound of the wind and the water hitting the boat hull and delighting yourself looking to the stars and the moon on the sky.

On the other hand you can go to shore and enjoy the lovely locals, golden beaches, one of the best European golf club or an astonishing horseback ride through the lovely landscape.

On the 3rd day we'll wake up early and after a short morning coffee, we'll prepare the boat for a the long journey back. We'll be around 10 hours sailing.
We'll see the sun rising and, luckily, the dolphins dancing again around the sailing yacht. Sometimes we also watch small wales. Sea birds like common seagulls will be a constant the whole time.

On this last leg we'll have time to learn more details about sailing a cruising yacht and you'll have the opportunity to try it by yourself as much as you want.

Hoist and trim the sails is something everyone should know by the end of this adventure. Some knots and how to handle the boat electronics, like the radar, chart-plotter, AIS, VHF radio or the EPIRB it's something every sailor should know how to handle.

We'll discuss about the particularities of living and share a small space and the skipper will give feedback and tips on each one behavior on board, always on a pedagogic perspective.

The light lunch will be served on board.

Once getting into Tagus water, we'll have the opportunity to enjoy the other margin (south) of the river.

At the marina is time to pack and clean the boat as taking care of the boat is also an important part of sailing journeys.

Still time to share personal feelings and feedback about this adventure.