General information
NUMBER OF BERTHS
Sail trip is open for individuals and groups up to the maximum capacity of the sailboat, which is a crew of 7 people (plus skipper). For maximum comfort, however, we usually sail in the number of 6 people (plus skipper). In the case of a larger group, we can offer one extra bed in the salon (boat's living space).
PLACE OF EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION
Our starting point will be city of Bergen (Norway). Final disembarkation will take place in the city of Bodø. The exact location of (dis)embarkation in the cities will be specified by mutual agreement before sailing, taking into account the requirements of the crew and the current weather conditions.
HOW TO GET (FROM) THERE
Both Bergen and Bodø have airports. The ticket from Prague to Bergen in 2018 ranged from 1500 to 3000 CZK. You can also fly cheaply to Oslo and from there use by rail or bus as an environmentally friendlier way of transportation. The flight ticket from Bodø in 2018 ranged 3000 to 4000 CZK. Bodø can also be reached by railway as the most environmentally friendly way of transport.
Transport to/from the place of departure/arrival takes place individually or in a group, according to crew decision. If not stated otherwise, travel expenses (except by our sailboat) are not included in the price.
We will be happy to provide you with more information on this topic. In case of interest, we are also able to arrange tickets for a fee.
FOOD AND COOKING
On our sailing trips, everyone contributes to the operation of the boat. And cooking is not an exception. Every crew member takes his turn in the galley, and we are happy to learn beginners to some cooking skills and basic recipes.
In advance of the sailing trip, the menu, concerning allergies and diets of participants, is set up by the crew. The daily menu usually consists of 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with small snacks. The hot meal takes place at least once, but more often twice a day.
The crew makes provisions shopping in the day of embarkation. If the whole crew agrees, we can make the provisions shopping for a trip for a fee before your embarkation. For more information on catering see. FAQ.
During the trip, we also often sail by a good restaurant or two where we stop and eat.
For more information, visit the FAQ section.
ACCOMODATION
During the sailing trip, the crew is accommodated directly on the boat. Crew sleeps in 3 cabins of two people (double bed).
The accommodation is in 3 double cabins which have a double bed.
(We try to put girls in a cabin with girls and vice versa, but when circumstances do not allow so, you might as well prepare yourself to share the cabin with one of the opposite sex. If this is important topic for you, please let us know in advance.) Any accommodation before and after the trip must be arranged on its own.
There is also a spacious common area on the boat - salon, toilet with shower and galley (kitchen) equipped with fridge, gas cooker with oven and most kitchen utensils. The ship is equipped with an electric heater in case of cold days. For a better idea, visit the page with description and pictures of the ship
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SAILING LEVEL
These sailing trip are possible to do for most travellers! No previous sailing experience is required. If you're a beginner, we want to turn you into a sailor as quickly as possible. If you are experienced you'll get challenges and responsibility that match your level. We want you to take part in the routines on board the sailboat, whether it is sailing, docking, navigating, looking for whales, washing up, cooking, clean the boat or contribute in other ways when required. Although sailing is not difficult, crews must be prepared for occasional sailing in strong winds and in more severe conditions. For longer passages crews are also expected to cooperate actively in the management of the sailboat, communicativeness and a certain amount of mental and physical resistance is required.
This sailing trip specifically includes several long passages, counting with overnight crossings. Suitable for anyone who wants to enjoy a real sailing experience or those who need to sail nautical miles for the skipper's exams.
EQUIPMENT
No special equipment, except focus on water- and windproofnes of clothes and shoes, is needed. As a rule, you can do with standard equipment for a summer holiday in the mountains. The list of mandatory and compulsory equipment will be sent after sail trip enrolment. Waterproof clothing for sailing can be rented.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
If EU citizen, you only need your ID card for travelling to Norway. If not EU citizen or not sure, in your interest check with the embassy if you need a visa or other entry permit.
ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABILITY
Both sailing and backcountry trips are environmentally friendly activities and we sail as much as we can and use the engine as little as possible. We encourage crew and participants to travel as environmentally-friendly as possible, and we use local ingredients and resources as far as possible. We also motivate crew members to collect litter and clean ocean trash from beaches.
We believe that sailing is an exercise in sustainability; we move with the wind and we have limitations on things like water, diesel, electricity and food. In order to run sustainable - knowledge, patience, agility and hard work are required. The same can be said about many other things that one tries to do in a sustainable way.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please visit the FAQ section or do not hesitate to contact us using our contact form.
