You have a burning desire for exploration. You like to create, grow and do good. You live in, on or near the ocean to cultivate a conscious alternative active lifestyle, or desire to do so. You can’t be ‘boxed.’  You have a variety of interests with nature, health, simplicity, adventure and sustainability at the centre of it. The ocean is your home. Your playground. Your place to treasure, respect, and protect. The thought of leaving land for a few weeks excites you. You have a ‘can be done’ mindset. You have a team spirit.

You don’t need to have sailing experience. We believe and have experienced that a positive mindset and active adaptive attitude is much more valuable. Our captains and fellow members are happy teaching you the ropes. After some days at sea you can sail the ship yourself! You need to be physically and emotionally fit. You are happy to take part in the running of the ship which include watchkeeping, cooking, cleaning, sailing, and jobs as they arise.  This on an angle, and in all sorts of weather conditions. You don’t mind getting wet, or salty, and go for a while without a freshwater shower, or limited fresh foods. 

When it’s maybe not for you?

• You’re not excited about sailing and all that comes with it
• You don’t want to share your space with others
• You can’t adapt to a new situation with new people
• You only want to sit back and relax
• You’re not in a positive headspace for this kind of trip

If any of these are true for you, then you might want to pass on an adventure like this for now. But any other doubts can be taken away! There’s only one way to find out; make the decision and go for it! The seemingly impossible is not the path of the least resistance, but definitely the most rewarding one. You just need willpower, determination and a smile on your face.

Please note that this event is member only. 

“The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days.” – Paulo Coelho

Less is more; less is more; less is more! But packing not being sure what the weather will do, what a regular day will look like, and what the next adventure will be? What to bring?
On our member platform, you’ll find an extensive offshore sailing packing list of the most important things to consider to bring as a crew member, for a pleasant, safe and happy ride. As a general rule, if you can live without it, leave it at home. For this trip a good wind and water proof jacket, and layers of clothes are smart to bring.

Possibly maybe 🙂 We have to check with the captain!  Please bear in mind that we mostly will be anchoring and there may not always be an opportunity to go onshore. 

Hell yeah! Our trips happen rather spontanously. Keep on eye on the event section on the Member HUB for the latest and on the trips page of this website. And subscribe to the newsletter to stay informed. 

Both Vigo and Porto have fairly well connected airports. Also Santiago airport is an option.  Between the cities is a train and bus connections. Also Blablacar is a good website to share a ride. For those arriving by car or vans the logistics may be a little of a challenge. Suzanne is planning to walk back from Porto with her dog and do part of the camino de Santiago. Join in! 🙂

One reason we can make this trip more affordable than other similar voyages out there is by provisioning ourselves, as a team. Unlike the ‘usual’ sailing holidays where one is generally more a ‘passenger,’ with Ocean Nomads we do things differently. No chef or food services will be present. 

We will figure this out together. And we provide together. And that’s a great part of the fun and making a difference! We like the challenge of sourcing local, healthy, budget-friendly foods for a voyage. Not only to maximize our positive impact but great for team building and learning too! We already have created an extensive resource present on our membership platform on what to consider when provisioning. As well as a growing recipe at sea section.  

Please note that our trips are vegetarian. We believe it’s healthier for us, the environment and our wallet. Also, we don’t catch fish. Here’s why. If you really struggle with the idea of having no meat or fish, there’s the shore ;). 

Often, a sailing trip is out of reach because of the financial investment that comes with it, lack of qualifications or the desire to be more than just a ‘passenger.’  We’re really teaming up to make the trip about more than half the investment than anything else out there. We host this event to simply enhance the ocean nomads community spirit, share the love for the ocean, create memorable moments, and get out there. Many of us have had our fair dose of landlocked situations past year and it’s time to get out there! You don’t need to have any sailing experience to join.  The intention is to bring a cool bunch together, accelerate each others’ journeys, create memories for life, create connections for life, explore, experience nature at its purest, and experience travel powered by the wind.  

1. To apply fill out the application form.  The sooner the better. This trip will get full. We get back to you as soon as possible. Bear in mind we’re also nomadding and don’t always have immediate possibilities to reply so don’t worry if you do not hear something back right away.
2. Members get priority access to this event. We only have limited spots and would like to give the opportunity to those truly determined. Not a member yet? Request to join.  
3. If we’re all happy and there’s still space, the trip and membership contribution will confirm your spot.
4. Vamos!

We create a group on the Ocean Nomads membership platform to connect you, communicate trip info,  and you can coordinate your travels together. This way the fun and preparation starts before and continues after the actual trip.