The Falkland Islands on Global Surveyor

• Start date:
  Apr 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• End date:
  Apr 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm
• Crew Capacity
  8
• Skill Level Required
  No Requirement
• Language
  English
• Climate
  Tropical, Subtropical
• Vessel Type
  Sail, Monohull
• Vessel
  Global Surveyor

Explore Falklands onboard 70ft sailing yacht Global Surveyor: a 1500 NM sailing adventure

Set sail on the Falkland Islands adventure aboard the Global Surveyor, covering 1,500 NM from Argentina to Uruguay. Sailing in the Falklands offers an extraordinary adventure through one of the most remote and wildlife-rich archipelagos in the South Atlantic. The region is known for its variable weather, with strong winds often challenging even the most experienced crews, adding to the thrill of navigating these waters. Discover the beauty of the South Atlantic and add one impressive item to your sailing log.

Your sailing adventure

Sailing in the Falkland Islands is a distinctive experience, characterised by variable weather and steady winds that require skilled navigation. The windswept islands, with their rugged coastlines and untouched landscapes, provide a stunning backdrop for any sailor. The islands’ coastlines offer clear waters and remote anchorages, providing access to wildlife such as penguins, sea lions, and dolphins.

The archipelago is home to several species of penguins, including Gentoo, King, and Rockhopper, often visible near beaches and rocky shores. Sailors can also observe black-browed albatrosses, which are common in the region. The islands’ natural environment offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

While the islands feel remote, Stanley, the capital, provides a convenient stop for resupplying and meeting the local population. There are also opportunities to explore sites of historical interest, including settlements, battlefields, and shipwrecks. Overall, sailing in the Falklands offers a unique combination of wildlife encounters and remote coastal exploration.

This 1,500 NM offshore journey combines wildlife encounters and coastal exploration, making it a unique sailing experience from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Preparing your journey

Our Global Surveyor sailings are suitable for people with no sailing experience, up to those who are experienced sailors. If you have little-to-no experience, please contact us so we can chat through sea life with you. We can also advise you on what you should pack and bring on board and hire waterproof garments typically worn by sailors. We will let you know everything you need to get to and from Azores and Salvador based on our previous experience. We strongly recommend travel insurance.

It is an involved passage the crew will be part of the boat preparation and part of the watch system that make it happen. Our skippers are Yachtmaster Instructors so whether you are an experienced sailor or novice they will be able to pass on some tips along the way.

Expedition yacht Global Surveyor

We were delighted to welcome Global Surveyor to Go West Sailing’s fleet in 2020. Designed and built by Gunter Marine and her original owner, Graham Lascelles, Global Surveyor was created for round-the-world sailing and built to withstand collisions with ice, containers, and groundings. The original build was in 1998 and she has been extensively refitted in 2020. She was purposefully over-specced with many unique features not typically found on a sailing yacht, including:

• Seven watertight compartments, collision bulkheads and extra thick hull;
• Designed to withstand collisions with ice, containers and groundings;
• Overbuilt cutter rig;
• Fully insulated with 3 independent diesel heaters;
• 2000 litres of water in 3 tanks;
• 2000 litres of diesel in 2 tanks;
• 5 cabins and 2 heads including shower area;
• Very large saloon with mahogany wooden trim;
• Deck house to protect from elements;
• Extensive safety kit including 2 ocean class 12 person life rafts;
• Satellite communication;
• 150 kg main and 63 kg kedge anchor.

Internally, she has been designed with comfort and safety in mind. There is a very large saloon complete with mahogany trim and a dining table to seat 12 comfortably. Each cabin has been fitted with overhead reading lights and USB port to allow for device charging. The yacht has been designed to carry 16 passengers, however we keep this to a maximum of 8 plus 2 crew between 5 spacious cabins. This also ensures a really hands-on experience.

Included in the price

As with all our trips, all on-board expenses are included in the price – no hidden costs or surprises. The price is £2995 per person and includes:

• 25 nights accommodation on Global Surveyor;
• All onboard meals and snacks;
• Fuel and gas;
• Skipper/guide;
• First mate/engineer;
• Marina and harbour fees;
• Bedding (sheet and pillowcase).

Optional – not included in the price: oil skins hire £3.50 per item per day, final cleaning service at £10 per person, eating in restaurant ashore, visitors fees to museum or attractions, flights, car rental, transfers to starting and end destination.

Categories

• Adventure Sails

Regions

• Atlantic Ocean
• Europe
• South America

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