Sailing journeys

Canary IslandsTHE SAILING JOURNALS / NO. 02

A JOURNEY TO LOOK FORWARD TO

Follow the islands into the
Atlantic.

Volcanic shores, green valleys and open Atlantic crossings. Sail between Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma, with time for walks ashore, quiet mornings in harbour and the changing view from the cockpit.

18 September – 2 October 2027CHF 1’150 per personTwo weeks · 14 nights

From: San Miguel, Tenerife
To: San Miguel, Tenerife
The sailing: Active Atlantic sailing, with passages of around 50–60 NM.

THE INVITATION 01

The volcanic cliffs of Los Gigantes on Tenerife

EARLY AUTUMN 2027Canary IslandsTenerife · La Gomera · La Palma

18 SEP
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02 OCT
2027A WORLD ALONG THE WAY 02

THE ROUTE03 / 04

LIFE ABOARD

Dufour 430 GL

Dufour 430 Grand Large

The Dufour 430 Grand Large has an open cockpit and bright interior, with space to gather between Atlantic island passages.

YOUR SPACE ON BOARD

Cabins & shared spaces

The four-cabin layout has three double cabins and one Pullman bunk cabin, with two heads. The shared saloon and cockpit bring everyone together for meals and time between passages. Interior photographs show the Dufour 430’s different cabin layouts.

Dufour 430 four-cabin plan with three double cabins, one bunk cabin and two heads — Four cabins · three doubles and one bunk cabin

The Dufour 430 Grand Large saloon in its three-cabin layout — Dufour 430 saloon · three-cabin layout

A double cabin in the Dufour 430 Grand Large — A double cabin

TAKING PART

The rhythm of life aboard

Expect active sailing and some longer passages of around 50–60 nautical miles. Tell me about your experience and comfort at sea so we can discuss the journey together.

We’ll discuss sailing, meals, shared spaces and sleeping arrangements together before you book.

Yacht specifications +

Length: 13.24 m
Cabins: 3 doubles + 1 bunk cabin
Berths: 8 cabin berths
Heads: 2 heads

Photography credits +

Photographs & sources

Sailboat at sunset in Tenerife by TimOve, CC BY 2.0.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife by dronepicr, CC BY 2.0.
El Cabrito, La Gomera by Waielbi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Destination photographs are cropped to fit the journal. The original colours are retained, and display crops keep the licences listed here.

Yacht photographs and cabin plans: Dufour Yachts. Yacht photographs and plans remain the property of their respective rights holders.

The Dufour photographs illustrate the model. The saloon photograph shows its three-cabin variant. The four-cabin plan is shown separately.

Along the route

Place descriptions draw on the tourism, heritage and municipal sources linked in each guide. The photographs show the places themselves, not previous departures. Display crops retain their original colours and the licences listed below.

San Miguel, Tenerife by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net), CC BY-SA 4.0.
San Sebastián de La Gomera by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santa Cruz de La Palma by Gerda Arendt, CC0.
Los Gigantes, Tenerife by Tuxyso, CC BY-SA 4.0.

BEFORE YOU STEP ABOARD

A few things
worth knowing.

18 September – 2 October 2027

Departure: San Miguel, Tenerife18 September 2027
Arrival: San Miguel, Tenerife2 October 2027
Journey price: CHF 1’150 per personWe’ll confirm the inclusions and shared onboard expenses before you book. Travel to and from the yacht is arranged separately.

GETTING THERE

Travel & joining the yacht

Join the yacht at Marina Amarilla, San Miguel, near Tenerife South airport. Return to base on Friday and disembark Saturday morning. Allow time for your airport transfer when arranging flights.

PACK LIGHTLY

What to bring

We’ll go through clothing, personal equipment and luggage when we discuss your place. Ask before buying specialist equipment, and wait for the confirmed packing guidance for your journey.

Do I need sailing experience?+

Expect active sailing and some longer passages of around 50–60 nautical miles. Tell me about your experience and comfort at sea so we can discuss the journey together.

Is the route fixed?+

Open Atlantic sailing with longer island crossings, ocean swell and wind acceleration zones. Early autumn can be good for sailing, but marinas are busy ahead of Atlantic departures. The route includes time for weather delays.

How does booking work?+

Send me an enquiry. We’ll discuss availability, the boat, the full cost and booking terms before you decide. An enquiry doesn’t reserve a berth or create a booking, and no payment is taken on this website.

La Gomera’s volcanic coastline beside the Atlantic

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

It starts with
a conversation.

CANARY ISLANDS · EARLY AUTUMN 2027

Let’s get you on board.

18 September – 2 October 2027 · Tenerife · La Gomera · La Palma

CHF 1’150 per person

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How many of you?Sailing experience

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