Saturday 16th September                            Join us aboard Asante at 4pm 

Sun 17th Sept to Thu 21st Sept                 Heading west to Madeira for 480NM we will see both dolphin and porpoise who either speed beside us or cross our bow racing along in their numbers with effortless ease.  For anyone wanting to take sun sights this is an ideal opportunity as the days are still long.  With a rotating watch system you will experience the quiet of a night and the beauty of a sunrise and the smell of the homemade bread that comes out of the oven in the mornings. You will be involved in everything that makes a long passage a great experience.  You may even be sad to see land!                                

Friday 22nd September                               Our first port of call in Madeira is at Marina Porto Santo.  You may want to wander in to the main town of Vila Baleira with its cobbled square, cafes and 15th century church or you may simply want to relax on a beach.  The choice is yours.

Saturday 23rd September                           We leave this northern isle and sail south to the main island that is Madeira.  We will drop anchor at the foot of Cabo Girao – Europes 7th highest sea cliff rising to an impressive 589M.  Snorkel in the crisp clear waters around us or take the dingy ashore to sample the local restaurant.

Sun 24th and Mon 25th September         Our last long passage.  The weather is getting warmer and the two day sail will go past in a flash.  Just over half way we will pass to port the uninhabited Selvagem Islands.  This small archipelago surrounded by reefs is a designated nature and marine reserve being both an important nesting point for several species of bird and home to five of the eight species of sea turtle in the world.

Tuesday 26th September                                           Depart yacht 10am