Across the Bay of Biscay
Portsmouth → Las Palmas
ASA 105 & 106 Certifications
17 Oct – 6 Nov 2026 | $6,690
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Sailing changes how you see the water, how you think about risk, how you move through the world. But Casco Bay is just the beginning. Through our new partnership with PanExplore, we're giving our community access to a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Embark aboard SV Sea Dragon for a bold Atlantic passage from Portsmouth, England, to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Covering 1,600 nautical miles, this voyage crosses the Bay of Biscay and the open waters of the North Atlantic, blending real offshore adventure with a subtropical destination.
Leaving England, we’ll navigate the notorious Bay of Biscay, testing crew skills in watch-keeping, navigation, and sail management. The passage then turns south through the open Atlantic toward the Canary Islands, offering warm trade winds, sparkling waters, and the thrill of a long ocean passage.
"When I met the PanaExplore team, I knew immediately — these are my kind of sailors. Real expeditions, real crews, real seamanship. I'm proud to share this with you." — Das, | SPSC
Earn Certifications Onboard!
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Instructs the fundamentals of navigating coastal waters using charts, compass, and dead reckoning techniques. Students learn to plot courses, calculate tides and currents, and understand aids to navigation, building the confidence to navigate safely along any coastline. This course requires completing an online theory course prior to board the yacht for practical assessment for either $420 (40 hours of learning) or a $90 course book self-study option.
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Building on navigation and sailing fundamentals, this course develops the skills needed for extended passages, day or night. Students deepen their understanding of advanced sail trim, weather routing, and emergency procedures, gaining the confidence to take on multi-day cruises. Pre-requisite for crew to be certified ASA 101, 103, 104 and 105 (105 and 106 can be completed aboard this trip simultaneously).
Itinerary
Please note: This sailing adventure is weather-dependent. Stopovers, timing, and the exact route will be determined by the skipper to ensure safety and the best possible experience.
Days 1-3
Join SV Sea Dragon in Portsmouth, UK. Safety briefing, provisioning, and departure across the Bay of Biscay.
Days 4-17
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Days 18-21
Arrival in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Clean-down, debrief, and disembark by late morning on the final day.
Tour the Yacht
The SV Sea Dragon is a world-class expedition vessel that has circumnavigated the world twice!