Rubicon 3 Adventure Sailing

15/08/2025

A magical barbecue ashore in Norway. Another true sailing adventure with

14/08/2025

Bluejay and Hummingbird are just about to start their annual commute down to Las Palmas, after spending a month cruising around Svalbard and the Lofoten’s respectful they both will now crew up on Monday bound for Seydisfjordur in Eastern Iceland!

ARC & ARC+ 2025 Fleet Position Update - August
Lots of boats are moving towards the western Mediterranean and down the Portuguese coast - keep a good lookout for those ARC and ARC+ flags and say 'hello' to your fellow sailors.
Bluejay and Hummingbird are probably the furthest away in Bodo and Longyearbyen respectively, but we know they'll be in Las Palmas all ready for the rally as always.
See you all soon! (and sorry if we missed you - get you on the next map)

13/08/2025

Bluejay is coming to the end of her month in and around the Lofoten Islands. Last nights bbq at the stunning Hamaroy!

12/08/2025

Just saying hello to the locals at Brucebukta!

09/08/2025

Taking the meaning of ice bath to a whole new level 🥶❄️🧊

09/08/2025

As much as we love the sailing, just as much with Rubicon 3 is getting ashore and exploring these magical places. A wonderful hike

09/08/2025

Our German skipper is VERY precise even when it comes to peeling an orange 🍊. Love the crew reaction 😂😂

08/08/2025

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲! 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀!

We’ve just had a couple of cancellations for our 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮-𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 sailing from Plymouth, England, to Largs, Scotland – and these spots are now available at a special rate of £1,799 (down from £2,199)! This is a rare opportunity for sailors like you with rusty RYA Day Skipper, ASA 104, or Coastal Skipper qualifications, to transform those certificates into the real-world sailing confidence you originally expected.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀?
If your sailing skills feel rusty or you’re stuck in a comfort zone, this 12-day masterclass is designed to push your boundaries. Learn from our professional expedition skippers as you tackle the challenging waters of the English Channel and Irish Sea. You’ll master:

𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 in tricky spots like Scotland’s west coast
𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 under the stars
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 with professional navigation
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 techniques to handle tough conditions
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in busy shipping lanes

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺.

This isn’t a classroom course. It’s hands-on, real-world training that builds the skills you worry about most. From planning complex passages to managing a crew and handling emergencies, you’ll gain much greater competence to sail with confidence anywhere.

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: September 2, 2025, Plymouth, England
𝗘𝗻𝗱: September 13, 2025, Largs, Scotland
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲: Now £1,799 (down from £2,199)
𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿? Sailors with Day Skipper, ASA 104, or other equivalent qualifications, ready to learn.

Don’t miss out. These newly available spots won’t last long! Full details. Ready to take your sailing to the next level? Let’s make it happen!

https://www.rubicon3adventure.com/product/england-scotland-passage-making-masterclass/

06/08/2025

An early morning wander around Farmhamna at the entrance to Isfjorden in before a passage up to Magdalenefjord!

05/08/2025

Spot the Rubicon 3 crew?

30/07/2025

NORWAY: NAVIGATING THE NEW REGULATIONS
As the 2025 cruising season unfolds, foreign sailors of larger vessels are adapting to the new reality of cruising and reporting in Norway. Noonsite has gathered firsthand accounts from three vessels navigating and reporting in Norwegian waters this season. Their stories offer a candid look at the practicalities and challenges of cruising in one of the world’s most breathtaking maritime landscapes—now with an administrative twist for larger yachts.

See the cruisers' report from Sailing Naboo and Ollie Bowden of Rubicon 3 Adventure Sailing - https://www.noonsite.com/report/norway-navigating-the-new-regulations/

See our news article about the new rules and reporting requirements - https://www.noonsite.com/news/norway-new-reporting-requirements/

25/07/2025

Hiking ashore in Svalbard! Our crew on Hummingbird have made it up onto Svalbard’s north coast where they’ll spend the next few days exploring glaciers, hydrogen balloon launch sights, and keeping a keen eye out for arctic wildlife!