Offshore Yacht Charter

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Offshore Yacht Charter

Sailing holidays with sightseeing, off the beaten track in different categories. With or without sai

Island hopping around the Faeröer, Azores, Canary islands & Channel Islands. Sailing holidays in Scotland, Spain, Ireland, Portugal & U.K. Sailtraining & Passage sailing over the North Sea and Atlantic ocean.

02/09/2026

1,250 nautical miles non-stop sailing in 7.5 days. From the Azores to Brest.

After a fantastic summer sailing around the Azores, it was time to point the Cherokee north and head back towards Europe.

It was a proper Atlantic passage. Plenty of wind — sometimes more than we asked for (boat speed more than 9 knots most of the time😎)— but also beautiful skies, spectacular sunsets and moonrises, and long stretches of sailing where there was nothing but ocean around us.

We had great company on board, plenty of good food, dolphins and whales along the way, and some incredible nights under a sky full of stars.

Seven and a half days at sea gives you plenty of time to talk, laugh, eat, sail, drink coffee, and occasionally wonder why you thought this was a good idea. 😉

But that's exactly what makes these passages epic.

After 1,250 miles, seeing the coast of Brittany appear on the horizon felt pretty good — and, already a little bit like coming home.

The Cherokee is back on the continent! 🇫🇷

01/09/2026

From the Atlantic Ocean into the Bay of Biscay.

As we left the Atlantic Ocean behind, the seabed suddenly rose from around 5,000 metres to just 200 metres as we crossed onto the continental shelf, 150 miles west of Brest.

We where welcomed by a large pod of False Killer Whales, when we sailed over the Black Mud Canyon and the sun came up.

One of those mornings at sea you simply can't plan for.

30/08/2026

Meanwhile, somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean…

Our Bosun Vera has been busy in the galley, baking our legendary chocolate banana cake for our birthday boy, Graeme. 🎂🍫🍌

Because even in the middle of the Atlantic, birthdays deserve proper cake.

Happy birthday, Graeme! 🥳⛵

28/07/2026

Another unforgettable sailing adventure in the Azores.

From São Miguel to Santa Maria, followed by an overnight passage to São Jorge, and finishing on Faial.

This trip was shared with a wonderful family of five. Three enthusiastic, curious young sailors who embraced every mile, eagerly learning the ropes and making the most of life at sea.

Every day brought new wildlife encounters: Common Dolphins, Risso's Dolphins, Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, and even False Killer Whales. One of the absolute highlights was a magnificent S***m Whale that came right alongside Cherokee while we were sailing towards Pico, with a spectacular sunset as the backdrop.

Between the sailing, there was plenty of time to explore the islands, enjoy beautiful hikes, and discover what makes the Azores such a unique place.

Would you like to join us this summer? Our next voyage is fully booked, but we still have a few places available on the trips that follow.

More information:
https://offshore-yacht-charter.com/sailing-holidays/?lang=en

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17/07/2026

Meanwhile at the Azores...

12/07/2026

Another beautiful day in the Azores.

The day started with an early morning swim from our anchorage followed by fresh coffee in the cockpit and homemade pancakes for breakfast.

Then it was time to hoist the sails and follow the spectacular coastline of São Miguel. Along the way, we were treated to dolphins playing around the boat and even a few whale sightings.

On our last day we headed ashore for a beautiful walk through the forest, finishing the day with a relaxing soak in one of São Miguel's stunning natural hot springs.

Days like these are exactly why we love sailing the Azores.

Would you like to experience it yourself? We still have a few places available this season.

For more information:
https://offshore-yacht-charter.com

08/07/2026

What do our guests say?

This is the story of one of our recent guests from the USA, who chose to spend his honeymoon sailing the Azores while reconnecting with his family's roots.

There's no better way to describe the experience than hearing it from someone who lived it.

Thank you Conrad for sharing your experience and it was great having you two onboard! ❤️

07/07/2026

Sailing into Ponta Delgada harbour

Good wind. Relaxed crew. Another beautiful day at sea.

Life doesn't get much better than this.

05/07/2026

This morning started with an early swim to wake up (a skinny dip for those who dared 😉), followed by fresh coffee in the cockpit while enjoying the peaceful anchorage, the beautiful scenery, and the sound of the birds, before finishing with homemade pancakes down below.

Yesterday, while sailing to São Miguel, we were treated to an unforgettable encounter. A s***m whale surfaced just astern of Cherokee before diving beneath the surface less than 10 metres from the boat.

One of those moments that reminds you just how special life at sea can be. We're still reliving that special moment.

03/07/2026

After a 160-nautical-mile passage, including an overnight sail, we arrived at Santa Maria for the very first time.

Santa Maria feels different from the other Azorean islands. With rolling hills, white sandy beaches and warmer, drier climate, it reminds us a little of La Gomera, one of the most beautiful Canary Islands.

It is also the island where Columbus came ashore in 1493 on his return voyage from the Americas. Much to his surprise, part of his crew, who had gone ashore to attend Mass, were arrested by the Portuguese authorities, who suspected they were Spanish spies.

Today, we rented a van to explore the island, enjoy the scenery, and finish the day with a refreshing swim in the Atlantic.

Adres

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Rotterdam
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