OCEAN EXPEDITIONS WITH INSTRUCTION
Mahina Expeditions are exciting offshore sail-training experiences that include mastering seamanship, navigation, and heavy weather tactics.
Since 1989 I’ve sailed over 408,000 miles leading 289 sail-training expeditions worldwide and have developed a unique training program with the goal of preparing you for ocean cruising on your own boat.
2025 will be my 36th and final season of sail-training expeditions, so don’t put off this fabulous learning opportunity any longer!
You Are Offered…
- The opportunity to increase your confidence and safety level by gaining a 100-mile overnight passage and the practice of storm sailing tactics.
- The chance to be actively involved in all aspects of operating and maintaining a modern ocean-cruising boat including steering and standing watches, sail trim and reefing, anchoring, provisioning, meal preparation, cleaning and vessel repair and maintenance.
- A training experience designed to help you determine if this lifestyle is for you. Following the completion of your expedition you will have the knowledge to make better informed decisions regarding purchasing and outfitting your own boat. You’ll also receive a certificate documenting your experience and training which should help towards qualifying you for offshore insurance.
You Will Be Provided With . . .
- Three to six hours of dedicated, focused, hands-on instruction (link to Offshore Sail Training Objectives further down) per day.
- Couples get a private cabin, singles will share a cabin.
- An Expedition Companion (116-pages) documenting all aspects of instruction and the Offshore Cruising Companion (265-pages) documenting all aspects of cruising.
- A commitment to answer all your questions and concerns relating to ocean voyaging.
- A stimulating and exciting learning environment designed to help you master heavy weather storm sailing techniques, coastal, celestial and electronic navigation and boat handling.
- Three healthy, balanced and nutritious meals daily utilizing regional flavors and local ingredients when possible.
My Goal…
I endeavor to go beyond limits and expectations to present the best opportunity for people motivated to master ocean voyaging skills in a safe and supportive environment, while having a positive impact on the places visited.
OFFSHORE SAIL TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Mahina Expeditions are exciting offshore sail-training experiences that include mastering seamanship, navigation, and heavy weather tactics.
I’ve developed this unique training program with the goal of preparing you for coastal or ocean cruising on your own boat.