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 skill building, 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 (Check them on the ON map and join the network to connect). Or do you have a vessel and welcome adventure crew or simply support and friends who get the lifestyle? Join the family to connect with vessels, crew, and adventure and eco driven nomads. Also as we grow we organize more and more member gatherings in fleets and anchorages. Some events are free, some require contribution. You can request to join the community here and start the adventure and connecting right now.
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UPCOMING Events & Expeditions
updated August 2021
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. Nothing beats disconnection from everything but nature and each other!
Dates: October 3, 2021 Departure
Destination: from the Netherlands to Madeira
Number of berths: Total of 14 (3 spots left)
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. Between Madeira and the Canaries we explore the wild islands and anchorages that can’t be reached in any other way. On arrival we raft up with fellow member vessels so we all get to meet even more nomads designing a lifestyle around the ocean.
Dates: October 23 Departure
Destination: Madeira – Canary Islands and islands in between
Number of berths: Total of 14 (4 spots left)
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
Event currently on hold until January 2022
past trips
Since 2018 we have organized numerous spontaneous sailing adventures and flotilla’s, as well as dozens of meet-ups.
Kitesurfing & Sailing in | Greece
Social Entrepreneur Flotilla | Greece
Hitchhikers take the Helm in Sicily & Eonian Islands | Italy
Exploring the Ocean Nomads lifestyle Balearics | Spain
Surf, dive, hike Adventure Lanzarote & Fuerteventura | Spain
Offshore Delivery from Mallorca
Sailing the North Sea coast | Netherlands
Uniting Ocean Dreamers & Doers | Croatia
Camino de Santiago By Sea | Spain / Portugal
So far they have always sold out. Priority access for Members. Dream it? Do it!
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Online Events
Free for Members
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
Past MEETUPS
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
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
Who? Members + a couple of introducees
Price: Contribution to Sailing & meetup is free!
tarifa meetup
Spontaneous gathering of salty souls
When? June 19, 2020
Where? Tarifa, Spain
Price: free!