Atlantic Sailing Adventure: Tenerife - Cape Verde - Grenada, Caribbean

Travel By Sail from The Canary Islands to the Caribbean

- Stopover  in Cape Verde

- Offshore Sailing Adventure

- Mile Builder with +/- 2700 Nautical Miles

- Support Low Carbon Travel

Are the waves really as high as in the movies? What would it feel like to see land after weeks on the water? Are the tropics really like you imagine it to be? There is only one way to find out: to go for it! Discover what it feels like to wake up on the ocean, breathe the ocean air, have the wind in your hair, navigate by the stars, live simple and resourceful, and be eye to eye with dolphins. Day in, day out….

If two-thirds of our world is ocean, why do we spend most our lives on land? There’s a whole watery world to be explored out there. Exploring by boat gives the ultimate feeling of freedom. You just go where the wind blows. It’s a sustainable and adventurous way to travel long distances.

A sailboat can bring you to places where no one else goes, while being entirely surrounded by nature. You don’t have to imagine how Columbus felt when he saw land after weeks on the open water: you can experience it for yourself!

 Set Sail Across the Atlantic with an Experienced Captain and a Passionate Crew

Join the kite & wingfoil crew for a once-in-a-lifetime bluewater sailing expedition, an adventurous Atlantic crossing from the volcanic island of Tenerife, Spain via Cape Verde then to the tropical haven of Grenada in the Caribbean. 
This is not just a sailing trip, it’s an immersive journey into the heart of the ocean, guided by decades of experience and a deep love for life at sea.

 What to expect?

• Open Ocean Sailing: vast, open waters, horizon views, sense of isolation
• Adventure & Exploration: new destination, ocean wildlife, nautical challenges
• Teamwork: communal living, crew roles, watch shifts
• Daily Routines: cooking, cleaning, weather checks, maintenance
• Night Watches: navigation and safety shifts, starry skies, moonlit ocean
• Meals & Provisions included: fresh and shelf-stable foods, shared meals, softdrinks
• Self-Sufficience: Watermaker, Solar panels
• Wildlife Encounters: dolphins, flying fish, occasional whales
• Challenges: adjusting to motion, potential seasickness, limited personal space
• Fishing: catching fresh fish, meals from the sea
• An Atlantic Crossing is more than just a Sailing trip. It´s a chance to discover not only a part of the World untouched by civilization, but also to discover yourself. You´ll return home with a story you will tell until the rest of your life.

No prior offshore experience is needed, just an open mind, a team spirit, and a sense of adventure. Whether you're chasing your first Atlantic crossing or adding another epic voyage to your logbook, this trip will stay with you for a lifetime.

Whether you're looking to build miles, gain bluewater experience, or simply live out your dream of crossing the Atlantic on a safe, comfortable, and professionally crewed catamaran, this is your chance.

The Lagoon 450 catamaran is the most successful addition to the Lagoon family. The Lagoon design combines spacious living comfort with great sailing abilities. Huge living area inside and out, electric toilets for ease of use and perfect for trips up to to 8 guests.

At Ocean Adventures, unforgettable moments on the water begin with exceptional yachts and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality. That’s why we’ve curated a fleet of state-of-the-art catamarans in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, designed to offer the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and peace of mind.

The catamaran is thoroughly inspected, maintained by certified marine technicians, and equipped with the latest safety features,  including advanced navigation systems, modern communication tools, life-saving equipment, and redundancy systems to ensure reliability in every situation.

The catamarans feature spacious living areas, private cabins with en-suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and generous outdoor lounges perfect for sunset dinners or stargazing on deck. The double-hull design offers outstanding stability and smooth sailing, even in changing sea conditions – making it ideal for families, groups of friends, or first-time sailors.

 Their goal is simple: to make you feel safe, supported, and completely at home on board.

Meet Your Captain: Chris Ziaja

At the helm of this voyage is Chris, 49, a lifelong waterman whose life revolves around the wind, waves, and open ocean. Chris brings an incredible depth of experience, passion, and professionalism to every mile sailed.

• Certified Windsurf, Kitesurf, Wingfoil, and Sailing Instructor  
• Examiner for the VDWS (German Watersports Association) for over 20 years  
• Vice President of VDWS, leading global digital training initiatives for instructors  
• Holder of the German Skipper’s License and the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore  
• Over 50,000 nautical miles (and counting) as skipper on yachts of all sizes  
• Former delivery skipper in the Med — Greece, Turkey, and beyond  
• Lifelong passion for teaching, empowering, and inspiring others at sea  

Chris is known not just for his deep expertise, but also for his calm leadership, sense of humor, and genuine love for sharing life on the water. Whether you're learning to helm or just soaking up the journey, you'll feel safe and supported every step of the way.

The ocean is the real destination of this trip. But let’s be honest, reaching the tropics is quite special too! Imagine arriving in the tropics after a long time at sea, and zipping that longed for coconut. 

We set sail from Tenerife,  The plan is to make a stop in Cape Verde (weather depending). Be aware that the weather could always change the route.

This crossing is often referred to as the Barefoot Route, named for the generally relaxed and easy sailing conditions which can be expected along the way. Enjoy the simplicity and freedom of life at sea as you make your way toward the warm, welcoming shores of the Caribbean.

• A true Bucket List Event
• Total disconnection from day to day live
• 2000 Miles of Sailing Experience in your Logbook

Crossing times may vary depending on weather conditions and stopovers.

As sailors, we’re after wind. South of the Azores High the clockwise system have a favourable wind direction bringing boats from Europe to the Caribbean. Trade winds are the prevailing pattern in lower latitudes of 20 degrees north of the Equator (when the butter melts). The trade winds cover a broad belt from West Africa to the Caribbean. They are called ‘trade winds’ because back in the days, these winds made it possible to bring goods to other places for trading.

Since the wind generally comes from the north-east and boats head direction south west, the wind comes mostly straight from behind. It makes the journey a down winder.

During a typical crossing, the trade winds are 3 to 5 Beaufort. There can be days with light wind, days with no wind and periods where the wind speed reaches up to 6 or even 7 Beaufort. 

Roughly every three degrees’ latitude you move south, you can add up one degree Celsius to the mean air temperature. Whereas in the Canary Islands the average air temperature is 19 degrees Celsius, in Cape Verde you already have brought yourself to 23 degrees Celsius. From mainland Europe to about midway between the Canary Islands and Cape Verde, the water temperatures are relatively cold, and so is the air temperature. 

From where the trade winds kick in, you’ll start to sail over warm waters. Warmer sea water comes with warmer air temperatures. Every day it’ll get a little warmer as you approach the tropics. If the conditions allow, you make a stop and jump in for a refreshment.

Saving the ocean is at the core of the Ocean Nomads community. The Ocean is the heart of the planet. Water covers more than two-thirds of the Earth’s surface. Sea plants, like Posidonia, produce 70 percent of the oxygen we breathe, and the deep waters are home to wildlife and some of the biggest creatures on earth. It provides us with food, jobs, life, entertainment, and sailing! Without it, we cannot survive. We believe that by getting the ocean into people’s heart, one starts caring more accordingly. The best way? To help you get you out there and have you experience the magic for yourself. 

Most of us spend more time indoors than outdoors. It’s easy to forget the natural world we’re coming from and living in. On the ocean, you face the wind and water elements and find that connection to nature. Imagine a scene with no traffic, no news, no pollution, no civilisation. Just wind and water – plenty of that! A scene where you can gaze for hours to the millions of stars above you; enjoy the dozens of dolphins sliding through the water at the bow of the boat; admire the pink-orange-red sunrises and sunsets, without any airplane trails changing the fluffy and cauliflower-like cloud patterns.

You’ll become very aware of the natural world around you. This inspires. And it’s eye-opening. You come to realise how disconnected from nature we are in our daily lives. In the middle of nature, far away from civilisation, you will see human impact. Usually we’re far away. It’s hard to make it tangible. It doesn’t really affect us. Or so we think. But by being out there, you literally broaden your horizon. Experience will make you think, gain fresh perspectives, and may inspire you to act to turn the tide of the ocean challenges.

We like for you to see for yourself how beautiful the ocean are!  And hopefully ignite the supersupower within you to take steps into a conscious nomadic life in or near the sea.

Feel free to contact us with any questions sending an email to [email protected]

How Ocean Nomads Supports:

Ocean Nomads helps you to be well prepared for this voyage.This trip is operated by Jana & Chris from Ocean Ad Ventures.

Ocean Nomads supports bringing cool people to the voyage but won't be present on board this time for the on board programme.

- Max 6 Passengers ( 8 total crew)

- You don't need prior sailing experience. You'll be taught the ropes.

- Everyone on board will be in a watch team. 

- If you’re looking to bring extra sports gear (like surfboards / kitesurf gear / diving gear / bicycles) the vessel can facilitate to a certain extent. There is limited space so please ask permission in advance. 

- You're booking is auto-accepted but will still be reviewed by Ocean Ad Ventures to align expectations.

When you book before with Ocean Nomads before June 30, 2025, you'll also get:

- 1 Year Access to the Ocean Nomads Crew Course helps you to be prepared, pack, be safe, and be ready for offshore sailing (Valued 297 euro) + Ocean Nomads Community for more personal support, adventure friends and meeting those who sailed the Atlantic before (Valued 67 euro / year)

- Receive €100 Discount for our  ON Atlantic, our Flotilla from Mallorca to Canary Islands if you want to go all in on the Atlantic Ocean experience & Skill building and join ONAtlantic and this crossing. 

To reserve your spot:

 Make your deposit to reserve your spot via Ocean Nomads and claim the bonus goodies:)

Then, soon after you'll receive an invoice directly from Ocean Ad Ventures.

Atlantic Crossing voyages usually sell out quite some time in advance. If you're considering joining, don't wait too long;)

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Stories, Testimonials & Transformations Watch our film about last year's crossing on SV Twister