This popular and exciting one-way voyage from the bustling metropolis of Palma to the iconic Rock of Gibraltar will see you and your fellow crew completing a very respectable offshore voyage of around 500nm. Heading west under the guidance of an experienced offshore skipper, the yacht will travel by day and night to give a real experience of being 'on passage'. The yacht will stop to visit a few ports along the way and there will be several 60 mil passages, perfect for the aspiring yachtmasters and those wishing to gain sea miles and night hours fast. This voyage provides ample opportunity to experience offshore sailing and all that entails. Passage planning, crew management watch keeping and safety at sea are all brought to the fore! No experience is necessary, just a good team spirit and a sense of adventure!
This event will be run on one of our larger yachts, so if you're wanting to experience a longer passage on a large yacht, this is the trip for you! This adventure is part of a two-way event. So if you like the idea of notching up over 1000 miles on the complete round trip, have a look at the Gibraltar to Palma leg.
If you fancy brushing up on your theory beforehand, or even doing your Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory before your adventure, we offer RYA theory courses online. So if you like the idea of doing your theory in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace, take a look at our online theory courses.
Travel information:
Flights to and from both Gibraltar and Palma are reasonably priced and transfers from either airport to the yacht are a simple bus ride or short taxi ride.
What's included:
- Professional Skipper / Instructor
- Accommodation on board
- Breakfast, lunch, refreshments and dinner whilst underway
- Waterproof clothing
- Safety equipment
- Mooring fees and fuel
- All charts and publications
Event schedule
Starts: 20:00 onwards at Palma de Mallorca, Real Club Nautico de Palma
Ends: 16:00 at Queensway Quay Marina, Gibraltar
Note
Select available dates below to guarantee your own cabin.
If you are making a booking for two people and are happy to share a cabin with each other, you do not need to select the own cabin option.
How to book
It's easy! Just select the adventure date you want below. Click on book, confirm that this is the adventure and date you want, and then complete your details on our secure online booking system. A 25% deposit is all that's needed, with the balance payable 30 days before your adventure starts.
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If you have any questions please email us or call on +44 7925 784407 or see our Frequently Asked Questions.
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We spent a wonderful 11 days in November 2021 with Jolly Parrot. I completed the Coastal Skipper Combined course and my wife the Comp Crew. Instructors Flipper, IanG, Hailey, and Tom were all exceptional in their own unique way and we came away with more rounded skills and knowledge as a result of their patient teaching methods. Clive and Rachel did a fabulous job of shuffling schedules and boats to accommodate our different experience levels. Expect to be challenged on the Coastal Skipper course! We made some abiding memories, some long-term connections and friends, and hope to return soon for the next challenge maybe a mile-builder.
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