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Tall Ships Youth Trust – Sail From Las Palmas to Portsmouth – Portsmouth

Start 2026 with a bang! This 20-night voyage from Las Palmas to Portsmouth is the perfect winter challenge for those in search of a big adventure for their DofE Residential.

Join us for an amazing Ocean passage sailing from the Canary Islands, taking on the Bay of Biscay. A 20-night voyage from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Portsmouth, UK!

Build 1500nm, get involved with passage planning and opportunities for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean level theory. Previous sailing experience is required.

This voyage is aimed at adventure sailors who enjoy a physical challenge, are mentally resilient and keen to develop their offshore sailing skills as part of the crew of a large racing yacht. This passage will involve an extended period of offshore voyaging.

Our Challengers are 72ft ocean-going steel yachts, constructed to withstand the Southern Ocean. Launched in 2000, they raced round the world in two editions of the BT Global Challenge, the route taking them against prevailing winds and currents, through some of the most challenging sailing conditions on the planet.

This means that our Challengers are the perfect vessel for this type of voyage and will make it an experience like no other!

This voyage qualify for your DofE Gold residential.

All meals on board included.

Course date:
Sat 10th Jan - Fri 30th Jan 2026
Course location:
Portsmouth
Course fee:
£2250
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