SKS training and exam sailing trip from Madeira to Tenerife

Sail training

SKS training and exam sailing trip from Madeira to Tenerife

1,580 €

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From Madeira we sail across the open Atlantic heading south. After a two- to three-day passage we reach the Canary Islands. There will be time to call at further islands and train intensively for the practical SKS examination. Blue-water sailing, night passages and life in the watch system make this trip a special experience and good preparation for future sea voyages.

Period: 20.02.2027, 17:00 to 05.03.2027, 10:00 (13 days)
Departure: Quinta do Lorde, Madeira
SKS examination: 04.03.2027 on board in San Miguel, Tenerife
Destination: San Miguel, Tenerife
Distance: approx. 500 nautical miles
Price: €1,580.00 per berth, plus travel, boat kitty and examination costs
Requirements: minimum age 16 years, SBF See and proof of 300 nautical miles sailed

During the passage we sail day and night on a watch system. Everyone on board is involved in navigation, weather observation, sail handling and daily shipboard routines. After the Atlantic crossing we use the remaining time to practise the examination-relevant manoeuvres intensively and to get to know the Canary Islands from the water.

The trip is aimed at sailors who already have initial experience and wish to prepare specifically for the practical examination for the SKS. In addition to manoeuvre training, the focus is also on gaining confidence in ship handling and experiencing longer passages at sea.

At this time of year the temperatures around Madeira and the Canaries are very pleasant to warm. On the open Atlantic the wind, waves and weather are challenging. The exact route between the islands therefore depends on the current conditions and the progress of the examination preparation.

On 04 March 2027 the official examiners come aboard in San Miguel and conduct the practical SKS examination on the yacht on which training has taken place. The trip ends the following morning.

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