Dates: August 6 – August 21, 2025, 16 days
Price: 2 560 EUR
Nautical Miles: 1600 NM
Skipper: Thomas Darholm, mobile +46 70 216 35 02
First mate: Johan Axelsson, mobile +46 70 958 35 84
Start: Cowes, UK
End: Ponta Delgada, Azores
This leg combines bluewater sailing with exploring two of the most unique archipelagos in Europe.
We will gather on Celeste on August 6 in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, south of Southampton Portsmouth. While in Cowes you will get a chance to see some of the most iconic sailing yachts in the world after they have finished the Fastnet Race. Celeste will also have participated in the race.
Provisioning will take place on August 6–7, a task we will handle together as a crew, ensuring we have supplies for the entire journey. Once provisioning is complete, we will set off on the famous Solent and head towards the Isles of Scilly.
An archipelago outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt. The cruise to Scilly Isle will take 1-2 days.
The Isles of Scilly lie just off the coast of Cornwall but are a world apart in every way. A natural wonder, like a cluster of precious ocean jewels, where nature thrives and the soul is inspired.
After a pleasant stop to explore, we will make final preparations for offshore sailing and set course for the Azores, approximately 1,200 nautical miles to the southwest. The crossing will take 6–8 days, providing an excellent opportunity to experience true offshore sailing in the Atlantic.
The weather in the Azores is usually comparable to a warm Swedish summer. With some luck, we may see dolphins and hopefully even whales. There will also likely be a chance to take a refreshing swim in the deep blue Atlantic.
Our final destination in the Azores is Ponta Delgada on the main island. However, we will try to include a stop at either Terceira or Horta on Faial, depending on the weather conditions during our crossing from the Isles of Scilly.
We strongly recommend staying a few days on São Miguel to explore its truly unique nature before you return home.
Preliminary Itinerary
August 6 – Crew arrival, provisioning & dinner ashore
August 7–8 – Final provisioning, safety briefing & departure
August 9–10 – Arrival at the Isles of Scilly
August 11 – Departure from the Isles of Scilly
August 11–18 – Atlantic crossing with a potential stop in Faial (Horta) or Terceira
August 19 – Arrival in Ponta Delgada
August 20 – Departure
Read more about what to expect Sailing on Celeste
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Important Travel Information for the UK
Please note that if you are travelling to the United Kingdom, you must apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before departure.
The ETA is an electronic travel permit required for nationals of certain countries, including Sweden, when entering the UK. The application is quick and easy and must be completed online through the official UK government website.
👉 Apply for your ETA here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
We strongly recommend applying well in advance of your departure, as a valid ETA is required in order to board your flight to the UK.
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