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North Atlantic Intensive

St Martin to Bermuda

May 28th to June 6th 2026 / Duration 9 Days

900 Nautical Miles

PN102025

$6,750

Bunks Available: 2

Passage summary

This is the longest offshore passage of the 2026 season, covering approximately 900 nautical miles nonstop from Sint Maarten to Bermuda. The route runs directly north in the Atlantic, offering a unique opportunity to develop offshore endurance, watch-standing routines, and technical seamanship skills over an extended bluewater passage. This trip is designed for sailors seeking substantial ocean experience—far from land, fully immersed in the rhythm of passage-making, and focused on safe, efficient navigation of the open Atlantic.

North Atlantic Intensive

Route Overview

 

Departure: Sint Maarten


Primary Route: Sint Maarten – Offshore nonstop to Bermuda


Estimated Distance: 900 nautical miles Key Points:

Extended ocean passage, no intermediate landfall, continuous watch rotation, technical focus on offshore safety, navigation, and systems management

 

 

Passage Breakdown

 

Sint Maarten to Bermuda

 

  • Crew briefing, safety checks, and weather review in Sint Maarten prior to departure

  • Departure into open water, setting a direct course for Bermuda or route determied by winds

  • Establishment of full offshore routine: 3 hours on, 6 hours off watch rotation, round-the-clock navigation, log keeping, and sail management

  • Night watches, fatigue management, and continuous position tracking

  • Emphasis on safe North Atlantic navigation: monitoring weather systems, routing for safety and comfort, and real-time decision-making

  • Some of the best food you may have ever had on a boat!

 

Arrival in Bermuda

 

  • Landfall, customs entry, and trip debrief at anchor in St. George’s

  • Crew rest and transfer arrangements

 

Training Focus

 

  • Offshore passage planning and ocean routing: route selection, weather window analysis, and current considerations

  • Practical navigation: GPS, chartplotter, radar, AIS, and paper chartwork along with the opportunity to practice celestial navigation

  • Night operations, emergency drills, and safe deck work in open ocean

  • Systems monitoring: daily engine checks, electrical management, comms (VHF, satcom)

  • Log keeping, position reporting, and troubleshooting underway

  • Watchstanding: helm, lookout, safety checks, and crew communication

 

Expected Conditions

 

Winds: NE–E trade winds at start, shifting to more variable E–SE and possibly S–SW as Bermuda approaches; 12–25 knots typical, with stronger winds possible in passing systems
Seas: 5–10 feet in open Atlantic, with the potential for larger swells depending on weather
Weather: Highly variable—can include settled trade wind periods, squalls, and frontal passages; temperature cools as Bermuda approaches
Hazards: Squall lines, passing weather systems, potential for large swell, commercial traffic, and possible Gulf Stream effects

 

 

Why This Passage is Relevant

 

  • Longest nonstop passage of the 2026 seasonn (till return in fall), offering true bluewater immersion

  • Builds endurance, watch rotation discipline, and advanced seamanship

  • Focused exposure to North Atlantic weather and ocean navigation

  • Ideal for sailors aiming for major offshore experience and technical skill development

  • Miles building in the best way possible

 

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