OCEAN NOMADS EVENTS AND EXPEDITIONS

About the Ocean Nomads EVENTS & EXPEDTIONS

2-3 times a year we organize something special and rather spontaneous at sea. Ocean Nomads events and expeditions connect people to each other and to the ocean. Nothing brings people together like actually bringing people together. And nothing triggers more than actual experience. We add nature and adventure into the mix, and we have a recipe for creating a big dose of positive energy and accelerating change for a common good. We provide ocean adventure and encourage low-impact travel.

We live up to the Ocean Nomads’ slow sailing philosophy. We strive to have an onboard environment that inspires adventure and play, with a strong emphasis on health, simplicity, local, teamwork and environmental consciousness. Learn more about our trip values & expectations here.

Can’t wait? We also have lots of members with vessels who are occasionally looking for adventure crew. Or do you have a vessel and could use skilled dedicated crew? Join the family to connect with vessels, crew, and driven nomads. Also as we grow we organize more and more member gatherings in fleets and anchorages.

Most Events and Expeditions are member-only. You can request to join the community here and start the adventure and connecting right now.

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UPCOMING Events & Expeditions
updated June 2021

Ocean Nomads Unite | Sailing Galicia to Porto

This summer we organize a member gathering and sailing adventure in Galicia! The region is a paradise on earth. It’s nowhere nearly as crowded as the Med. As a member you can join the meet-up and/or come sailing.

Dates: Meet-Up: August 15. Sail away: August 16
Destination: Vigo to Porto
Uniting Ocean Nomads vessels and Members

EXPEDITION ON Atlantic | Offshore Sailing adventure on a Classic 36 meter Schooner

Join the more than 100-year-old classic Schooner Twister for an Ocean Nomads trip from the Netherlands to the Madeira. Broaden your horizon, explore, connect, and make impact. The Twister is a fore and aft rigged Schooner with two masts, was build in 1902 as a fishing boat. Since she was rebuilt and baptised in 1999, the Twister has proven to be one of the fastest sailing ships of the Northern sailing area.

Dates: October 3, 2021 Departure
Destination: from the Netherlands to Madeira
Number of berths: 14 available spots
Miles: 1700 NM

expedition on Macaronesia on a Classic 36 Meter schooner | Offshore & island exploration

Join the more than 100-year-old classic Schooner Twister for an Ocean Nomad trip from Madeira to the Canary Islands. The Twister is a fore and aft rigged Schooner with two masts, was build in 1902 as a fishing boat. Since she was rebuilt and baptised in 1999, the Twister has proven to be one of the fastest sailing ships of the Northern sailing area.

Dates: October 23 Departure
Destination: Madeira – Canary Islands and islands in between
Number of berths: 14 available spots
Miles: 350 NM

Sailing in a fleet Portugal - Canary Islands

Some of our vessel members are planning to sail south after summer. We get a little fleet together sailing Portugal – Canary Islands. Simply for more fun, safety and community.

Dates: Somewhere in September.

Destination: Portugal – Canary Islands

ON Member Gathering

On arrival with S/V Twister from Madeira (Still spots left!), we organize a little member gathering and raft up with fellow ON members uniting Ocean Nomads and celebrating the love for the ocean. Are you around with your vessel? Join in! Looking to crew? Join us on Expedition ON and/or join the network to jump on board member vessels.

Dates: Somewhere end of October!

Destination: Beautiful anchorage(s) in Lanzarote Fuerteventura

Athens - Corinth Canal - Ionian

Cross the Corinth Channel and visit the beautiful islands of the Ionian Sea.

Dates: Spring 2022

Destination: Greece

Number of berths: 16 – 24 people

Ocean Nomads Fleet across the Atlantic

With a little fleet of Ocean Nomads vessels we’ll sail across. Together we can make it more fun, safe, and meaningful.

Dates: January 2023

Destination: Coconut Paradise

Number of Vessels: We’ll keep it small and simple

Online Events
Free for Members

Webinar & Q&A with ocean legend Patrick Phelipon | Long term sailor, Boatbuilder & participant in Global Solo Challenge

Join us in this webinar with Patrick Phelipon. Patrick sailed all his life at high level, did world tours with Eric Tabarly on different Pen Duick. He built boats, was a sailmaker, did big regattas and has great ambitions. He is now signed up to the 2023 Global Solo Challenge with a boat he designed many years ago.

Our Luca Tausel has just sailed across the Atlantic with him and will host this webinar with Patrick this Friday. Patrick will share his story and current project. Be ready. He may have some unusual questions to ask long-term sailors on crazy ideas to make long-term non-stop sailing easier. And there’ll be room for questions and answers!

Dates: July 9 17.00

Destination: Online ON the Member Hub

Members Only

Ocean Nomads Member Introductions

Meet some fellow Ocean Nomads and a first seed is planted for deeper ocean minded connections. An opportunity to introduce yourself an get to know fellow Ocean Nomads. The more we learn about each other, the better we can connect you to relevant content, conversations or community members who can be of help or support.

Dates: Every first Wednesday of the Month

Destination: Online ON the Member Hub
Members Only

Ocean Nomads Speed Networking

Meet & Greet other Ocean Nomads in this speed networking session.

Dates: Bi Weekly on Wednesday
Destination: Online ON the Member Hub
Members Only

Topic Specific Talks & Meet-ups

Every now and members host a talk on a specific nomad topic. We have talks on Boats, Working towards the dream, Financing a vessel, Skill building, general idea exchanges and more to come.

Dates: Spontaneous

Destination: Online ON the Member Hub
Members Only

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Past MEETUPS

Let's talk Boats

Member Initiative! Peter is hosting a walk-through and Q&A on his boat. “The long search is over and all the prep work is done. So welcome aboard S/V Linea. Log on, fill up a glass of squash (or wine) and let’s talk boats. I will happily run through why the Bavaria 430 Lagoon ticked all my boxes for bluewater cruising. And have a giggle about all the rubbish I saw out there.

Dates: March 29
Destination: Online
Members Only

Fuerteventura meetup

Suzy’s Bday

When? February 2021

Where? North Shore

Who? Members + a couple of introducees

Price: free!

Sailing the Dutch Coast & Ocean Nomads meetup

Sailing the Dutch Coast on SV Twister & spontaneous gathering of salty souls

When? Weekend of July 19-21

Where? On Classic Vessel Twister