Sardinia & Corsica Sailing Adventure

What's Included

What's Not Included

• Insurance

• International Travel

Transport

• This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a monohull yacht. You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.
• Bow - front of the boat
• Stern - rear of the boat
• Port - left
• Starboard - right
• Deck - outside, upper area of the boat
• Hull - the main part or body of the boat
• Keel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizing
• Mainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boom
• Mast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsail
• Boom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)
• Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boat
• Sheet - ropes used to control the sails
• Booty - another word for pirate treasure
• Lines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)
• Spinnaker - large extra sail
• Trim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or direction
• Tiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boat
• Helmsman - person steering the boat
• Running - sailing with the wind
• Tack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the wind
• Jibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the wind
• Figure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.
• Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly used
• Clove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line

Accommodation

• ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:
• Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. For most of our destinations, we can provide transfers between the airport/hotel and the port/marina. Please check the joining and finish point information in the trip notes for details.
• ELECTRICITY:
• While there should be electricity on board throughout your trip the voltage is likely to vary widely, from 12V to 220V, and when in port or moored we are dependent on the supply available. Please be aware that the supply may not be sufficient to power some electronic devices all the time and that you may need a voltage adapter or similar (such as portable inverter used in cars). On some trips it may be possible to charge devices ashore at restaurants or resorts, however this is not guaranteed.
• WI-FI:
• Please note that our sailing boats do not have Wi-Fi. You will be getting off the boat and visiting towns regularly so you will be able to connect with the outside world then.
• This trip is accommodated entirely on board a yacht of between 48ft to 52ft. A typical yacht for 8 travellers is equipped with 4 double share cabins, 2/3 shared bathrooms and 2 showers. Our boats are real yacht’s and this is a real sailing trip. Yachts are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.
• Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender, which will mean sharing a double cabin with a double mattress. Everyone including the skipper shares the bathrooms on board. There is no twin share bedding on this yacht.
• While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.

Included Activities

Important Information

• START TIME:
• This trip starts on day one at 4pm in Olbia, Sardinia and finishes on day 8 in the morning in Portisco, Sardinia
• ACCOMMODATION ONBOARD THIS SAILING YACHT
• This trip is accommodated entirely on board a yacht of between 48ft to 52ft. A typical yacht for 8 travellers is equipped with 4 double share cabins, 2/3 shared bathrooms and 2 showers. Our boats are real yachts and this is a real sailing trip. Yachts are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.
• Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender, this will mean sharing a double cabin with a double mattress. Everyone including the skipper shares the bathrooms on board.
• While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.
• HOT WEATHER:
• Summer temperatures can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
• MINIMUM AGE:
• The minimum age on this trip is 15. Please note that triple cabins are not available. If travelling with a child, the child will need to share with one of the adults, and the other adult will share with another adult passenger, or pay a single supplement.
• PASSPORT DETAILS:
• Please provide full passport details at time of booking including exact name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, issue and expiry dates as these are essential for booking services on this trip.
• ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:
• Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. If you have pre-booked any additional accommodation through us, you will need to make your own way to the joining point on day 1 and from the finish point on the final day. We do not provide transfers between hotels and the port/marina. Please check the Essential Trip Information for these details.
• TRIP KITTY:
• On this trip it's compulsory to contribute to a kitty of EUR100 per person. The kitty is an on-ground payment put into a central fund managed by travellers. It helps fund for breakfast and lunch on the boat and other small items such as ice, water, snacks and drinks. Travellers are responsible for the preparation of these meals onboard and to shop at port where supermarkets are often very close to the mooring. Kitty amounts are subject to change to reflect local price increases. On day 1, the skipper will talk through the kitty and how it will be managed (by yourself or fellow travellers) The kitty will be collected when you arrive at the welcome meeting or in stages throughout your trip.

Mode of Transport

• This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a monohull yacht. You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.
• Bow - front of the boat
• Stern - rear of the boat
• Port - left
• Starboard - right
• Deck - outside, upper area of the boat
• Hull - the main part or body of the boat
• Keel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizing
• Mainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boom
• Mast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsail
• Boom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)
• Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boat
• Sheet - ropes used to control the sails
• Booty - another word for pirate treasure
• Lines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)
• Spinnaker - large extra sail
• Trim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or direction
• Tiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boat
• Helmsman - person steering the boat
• Running - sailing with the wind
• Tack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the wind
• Jibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the wind
• Figure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.
• Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly used
• Clove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line