Stopover Destinations

Aerial image at sunset depicting Gunwharf Wharf Quays and the iconic Spinnaker Tower amongst the backdrop of Portsmouth Harbour.
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Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays

United Kingdom

LegLeg 1 | The Atlantic Trade Winds
PortPortsmouth, Gunwharf Quays
Arrival28 August 2025
Start31 August
Editions3
Link to Puerto Sherry, Spain

Puerto Sherry, Spain

Spain

LegLeg 1 | The Atlantic Trade Winds
PortPuerto Sherry, Spain
Arrival06-08 September 2025
Start12 Sept 2025
Editions2
Link to Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Uruguay

LegLeg 1 | The Atlantic Trade Winds
PortPunta Del Este, Uruguay
Arrival09-13 October 2025
Start19 Oct 2025
Editions4
Link to Cape Town, V&A Waterfront

Cape Town, V&A Waterfront

South Africa

LegLeg 2 | The South Atlantic Challenge
PortCape Town, V&A Waterfront
Arrival04-08 November 2025
Start13 Nov 2025
Editions12
Link to Fremantle

Fremantle

Australia

LegLeg 3 | The Roaring Forties
PortFremantle
Arrival05-10 December 2025
StartTBC
Editions6
Aerial view of Qingdao, China, highlighting its modern skyline along the coastline. The Olympic Sailing Center is prominently featured by the waterfront, with its marina and sailing boats in the clear blue waters.
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Qingdao, Olympic Sailing Centre

China

LegLeg 6 | The Mighty Pacific
PortQingdao, Olympic Sailing Centre
ArrivalMarch 2026
StartTBC
Editions6
Link to Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province

Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province

South Korea

LegLeg 6 | The Mighty Pacific
PortTongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province
ArrivalTBC
StartTBC
Editions1
Aerial view of Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina, highlighting the Seattle Great Wheel and the city's skyline, including the iconic Space Needle along the bustling waterfront.
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Seattle

USA

LegLeg 7 | The Americas Coast-To-Coast
PortSeattle
ArrivalApril 2026
StartTBC
Editions5
Panoramic aerial view of the Bridge of The Americas over the Panama Canal Pacific Entrance. Sunset scene with a gentle mist in the background. The bridge is spanning two continents - two Americas.
Link to Flamenco & Shelter Bay Marina

Flamenco & Shelter Bay Marina

Panama

LegLeg 7 | The Americas Coast-To-Coast
PortFlamenco & Shelter Bay Marina
ArrivalJune 2026
StartTBC
Editions14
Link to Oban, North Pier

Oban, North Pier

Scotland

LegLeg 8 | The Atlantic Homecoming
PortOban, North Pier
ArrivalJuly 2026
StartTBC
Editions2

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The Application

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The Training

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