10-Day Offshore Sailing Masterclass | Sail Training Canary Islands | Spain

Three individuals sailing on a boat under a canopy, enjoying the stunning views of the Canary Islands. The text promotes ocean sail and seamanship training, offering unparalleled offshore sailing experiences that empower you with expert skills.

Ready to level up your sailing and seamanship skills? Join us for a full ON Offshore skill-building adventure trip with a small group of Ocean Nomads on a 45 ft Monohull yacht in the Canary Islands. Led by seasoned skipper Thomas, this hands-on sail training is for those eager to become a confident ocean crew member, captain or boat owner. Learn to sail better, safer, and away from the coast.

Two people in blue shirts with eco-friendly messages are engaged in sail training, skillfully navigating with a steering wheel. The boat glides offshore under unfurled sails and a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of adventure reminiscent of the Canary Islands' charm.
Two people in blue shirts with eco-friendly messages are engaged in sail training, skillfully navigating with a steering wheel. The boat glides offshore under unfurled sails and a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of adventure reminiscent of the Canary Islands’ charm.

Ocean Nomads Offshore Skill-Building Curriculum

Build confidence and master the skills needed for offshore sailing and developing the ocean nomads lifestyle more resourceful, skillful and sustainable. Here are the sailing skills we’ll go through:

  • Offshore & Night Navigation training that prepares you for the RYA Yachtmaster qualification. Develop confidence in chart plotting, electronic navigation systems, and night navigation which are essential elements in the the RYA Yachtmaster qualification. 
  • Weather Awareness Understand weather patterns, interpret forecasts, and learn to adjust the sails for changing conditions. Harness ocean currents and winds to your advantage.
  • Advanced Sail Handling Master techniques for trimming sails, reefing, and managing heavy-weather setups. 
  • Boat Handling and Maintenance Learn essential docking, mooring, and maneuvering techniques necessary for your RYA Day Skipper certification. Gain knowledge in engine troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep your vessel seaworthy.
  • Watch Systems and Offshore Preparation Create efficient watch rotations for long-distance passages and practice offshore sailing without sailing the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Emergency Preparedness Gain understanding with emergency equipment like EPIRBs, flares, and liferafts. Practice man-overboard drills and heavy-weather tactics to stay ready for any scenario.
  • Crew Coordination and Leadership Build effective communication and conflict resolution skills to foster a cohesive and harmonious crew dynamic during challenging situations.
  • Eco-Minded Cruising at our sailing school, where we emphasize sustainability. Adopt sustainable practices, from eco-friendly provisioning to waste reduction. Minimize your impact on the marine environment while cruising.
  • Insights into Boat Ownership Explore the realities of owning and managing a vessel. Cover financial considerations, maintenance responsibilities, and the joys and challenges of boat ownership.
  • The Lifestyle of Offshore Sailing Embrace the rhythms of liveaboard life, from meal planning to self-care. Discover the beauty of remote anchorages and cultivate a deeper connection with the ocean.

+ Personalized attention for skills you’d like to learn and practice.

“It was the second Ocean Nomads trip I joined and I enjoyed it as much as the first one. We created amazing memories and made meaningful connections with people who will become lifelong friends i am sure. The sailing and living together on a boat as a community makes the perfect environment to connect, inspire and share our love for the ocean.” – Julie

Wearing a yellow jacket and sunglasses, a person expertly navigates the sailboat through the deep blue waters near the Canary Islands, with majestic mountains forming a stunning backdrop. It's a perfect example of skillful offshore sailing.

Who is this offshore sail training for?

✅ Have basic sailing experience (competent crew or coastal skipper).

✅ Want to build confidence, skills and experience in offshore yachting, captaining and boat ownership.

✅ Value teamwork, sustainability, and adventure.

Ocean Nomads trips focus on hands-on learning and experience surrounding adventure, impact & community rather than formal certifications. This trip is ideal if you’re eager to level up your sailing and seamanship skills and build confidence as crew, skipper, or boatowner in a real-world setting. Perfect to get you ready for confidently sailing your own vessel or for example, the RYA day skipper practical or Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal certificate.

This is a practical sailing adventure experience aimed at making the dream lifestyle reality, not just for the time with us but beyond all that. This masterclass helps you increase your experience and competence for an Atlantic Ocean crossing, prepare for your sailing qualifications like the Yachtmaster offshore, and get confident sailing your own yacht.

A sailboat with white sails navigates through a slightly choppy sea under a blue sky with wispy clouds, engaging in offshore sailing. Several people are on the boat, possibly in sail training, and there is a distant landmass hinting at the Canary Islands on the horizon.

Adventure, Activity & Lifestyle on board

We incorporate the Ocean Nomads values of community, exploration, and positive impact into the elements of the trip. We always encourage hands-on trips, where everyone helps with the running of the ship. 

Wherever we go, we leave the places cleaner than we found them. Beach clean-ups and conscious actions are part of the routine, not ‘just’ an event. 

Travelling by sea is a life experience, and some aspects can be challenging. This is not a pre-packed holiday. We create the adventure together, and everything runs rather spontaneously—on purpose. With sailing, things rarely go as planned, and this is the beauty of it. 

All on board duties are shared together. We sail together. We provision and cook together. We adventure together. We get ourselves into and out of situations together. This is what makes you develop the necessary skills to live the ocean nomads lifestyle.

Set sail with purpose, connect with a global community, and create a sustainable ocean lifestyle. 

Curious what it’s like?
Follow our Instagram stories from our Offshore Sail from Canary Islands to Cape Verde (end of January / Early February)

Watch our film: Sailing in Greece. A Film on Adventure, Impact & Community. A 50-minute Adventure Travel Docu presenting what Ocean Nomads and an Ocean Nomads Lifestyle is all about. Watch it here: www.oceannomads.co/film 

Upcoming Ocean Sail Training:

March 2025 Canary Islands Sail Training

Learn More & Apply Today.

Best Trip of the year. Ocean Nomads always hits the bar higher and higher. I love their approach, cross-cutting sustainability and focus on the people! Sailing in Greece is an experience of a lifetime and the organization by all the skippers made it remarkably special! Highly recommended. Thanks for everything ” – Paula

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