Azores to Portugal

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This journey is more than just sea miles — it’s a hands-on, real-world training program covering:

• Passage planning & navigation
   
• Weather routing & offshore decision-making
   
• Sail handling & trimming for ocean conditions
   
• Watch rotation & night sailing
   
• Anchoring techniques & safe harbor selection
   
• Liveaboard routines: systems, provisioning, and vessel care
   

You won’t just observe — you’ll be part of the crew, participating in all aspects of the voyage.

Every SV Indie Sky expedition is more than a getaway—it’s an immersive, hands-on experience built around exploration, seamanship, and adventure in remote and unforgettable locations.

Your nightly crew rate includes:

• Private queen cabin with en suite bathroom (double occupancy)
• All linens, towels, and housekeeping essentials
   

• Fully stocked galley with fresh, local ingredients
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks provided for the duration of your stay
• Cooking is a shared, collaborative experience—crewmates take turns preparing meals together
   

• Hands-on sailing instruction with a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain
• Opportunities to learn navigation, anchoring, weather routing, and docking
• Logbook endorsements for those building sea time or working toward certification
   

• Onboard adventure support for going ashore 
• Chase boat support for water sports like surfing, freediving, and foiling
• Spearfishing and lobstering (where legal and seasonal)
   

• Flexible routing based on weather, crew goals, and local conditions
• Assistance with customs/immigration when crossing borders
• Access to secluded anchorages, hidden reefs, and culturally rich shore stops
   

• Starlink internet for remote work, navigation, or staying connected
• USB charging stations in every cabin
• Full suite of USCG-compliant safety gear and first aid
• Each cabin comfortably sleeps two and includes a private en suite bathroom.