ARC, Atlantic Crossing and Classic Tradewind Routes
Cross the Atlantic on historic tradewind routes, from the British Virgin Islands to the Azores or onwards to the Caribbean via the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). These passages are excellent for building offshore experience, logging ocean miles and working towards RYA qualifications such as Yachtmaster Ocean. Along the way you’ll sail steady winds and open seas with meaningful watchkeeping, navigation and seamanship under way.
The Azores and Subtropical Crossings
The Azores sit at the heart of some of the great Atlantic sailing routes. Cross the equator on the Salvador to Fernando de Noronha and Azores passage, then explore island cruising among volcanic landscapes. From there, sail the subtropical crossings northbound to Scotland, either from São Miguel to Largs or across the North Atlantic. These sailing adventures combine remarkable sailing conditions with varied weather systems that truly test and refine offshore skills.
Arctic and High-Latitude Adventures
Explore the far north, from Scotland to Iceland via remote St Kilda and on to East Greenland between Reykjavik and Kulusuk. Expect deep fjords, ice-studded shores and dramatic landscapes that few yachts ever see, with real polar navigation and rich opportunities for wildlife encounters.
Southern Extremes: Patagonia to Antarctica
Venture into the Southern Oceans from Ushuaia, round Cape Horn and sail on to Antarctica, or head north from Ushuaia to Brazil and sail the Brazilian coast to Salvador. These trips are among the most sought after in world sailing, combining rugged coastlines, challenging weather and awe-inspiring ice-scapes with authentic offshore sailing that builds capability and confidence under the toughest conditions.
Yachtmaster Ocean Qualifying Passages
Working towards your RYA Yachtmaster Ocean? The site lists Azores to Scotland and Salvador to Azores as Yachtmaster Ocean qualifying passages, giving you genuine ocean miles for your logbook.
What Makes Go West Different
Unlike adventure providers who operate small expedition-specific yachts, Go West Sailings’ approach blends rigorous RYA training, purposeful offshore passages and authentic destination exploration on well-equipped cruising yachts. Whether you are working towards qualifications or seeking true passage-making experiences, our skippers bring decades of offshore experience — from polar seas to tradewind oceans — and will support you throughout.
Each adventure is all-inclusive, with meals, fuel, harbour fees and onboard guidance included as standard. Optional extras are minimal and transparent, so you can focus purely on the sailing, stories and sea time that matter.
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