SAILING MAN / ATLANTIC EXPEDITION
Start the year in the ocean
Tenerife · La Gomera · La Palma
01 / ISLANDS TO GET TO KNOW
Wake up on a yacht. Spend the day in a laurel forest or above the clouds. Come back to the ocean, dinner and music.
The Canaries are volcanic islands in the Atlantic. Black beaches meet green ravines, lava fields and small fishing harbours. We explore by sea and on land, with time left for swimming, conversation and sleep.
No experience needed. We will show you how to be part of the crew and handle the sails. A separate offshore course is available if you would like more practice.
SAILING MAN CINEMA / 10:52
We made a film about the history of the Canary Islands and what it is like to sail here. The Atlantic, volcanoes and islands we keep coming back to.
If you’re ready for a little adventure right now, press play.
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ATLANTIC · VOLCANOES · ISLAND STORIES02 / OUR COURSE
Our main loop is Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and back to Tenerife. We choose the order of passages around the weather.
Main route
Possible alternative
An itinerary overview, not a nautical chart. Coastlines: Natural Earth.Gran Canaria is an option if a suitable weather window opens. We will most likely spend longer on La Gomera and, conditions permitting, explore western La Palma. Gran Canaria is an alternative that changes the programme, rather than another guaranteed island in the same week.
03 / THE WEEK'S RHYTHM
This is a guide, not a fixed timetable. Sailing and shore days may change places. We keep a buffer at the end of the week.
Get to know your yacht
Fly into Tenerife South and head to Marina del Sur in Las Galletas. Settle in, buy provisions, get familiar with life on board and join the briefing. We get to know one another over dinner. Our first departure follows yacht and crew preparation.
Our first ocean day
Leave Tenerife astern and sail towards La Gomera. Take turns at the helm, get to know the sails and watch the ocean: dolphins and whales may be out there. In the evening we explore San Sebastián and have dinner ashore.
A whole day ashore
Hire cars and head into laurel forests and green ravines. Walk the trails, stop at viewpoints and explore small towns. This year we want to give La Gomera time: to be on the island, rather than glimpse it between passages.
An Atlantic passage
A full day at sea, with watches, sail handling and time to look at the horizon. Offshore students can practise navigation and interpreting the weather. Our port and side of the island depend on the wind and ocean swell.
A volcanic island
Explore lava landscapes and mountain roads. The Isaac Newton observatory and the night sky remain part of our plans. We may explore the western coast too. We choose our return departure around the forecast and may leave that evening.
Sea time and a weather buffer
We leave this day for the return passage and recovery afterwards. If we arrive early and conditions allow, we can approach Los Gigantes and the Masca gorge. Landing and hiking depend on local conditions. If the passage needs extra time, we take it without chasing the schedule.
A final day ashore
With a good weather window, we head towards Teide for lava fields, clouds and island views. Return to our home marina, put the yachts in order and share a farewell dinner. This day also provides a buffer for our return.
Time to go ashore
Pack and leave the yachts in the morning. We will confirm the exact checkout time before the trip. Head to Tenerife South Airport or stay a few more days on the island.
Leave time
to simply be here.
04 / SAIL
I will play when music suits the place and the mood of our crew. Every track in the Canary Islands set was chosen for locations we reached by yacht.
Watch on a big screen to feel this Atlantic.
SAIL / CANARY ISLANDS05 / TWO CREWS
Two yachts, one expedition. Sailing passages, shared time ashore and space for your own crew.
ATLANTIC / UNDER SAILWITH ANTON TIMOKHIN
Jerez · 2018 · 5 cabins · 10 guests + 2 crew
Anton is the skipper, instructor and creator of the expedition. Chef Polina is on board. Sailing practice, SAIL music and the pleasure of travelling together.
Explore the yacht ↗
YOUR PEOPLE / YOUR RHYTHMWITH SLAVA KASHAEV
Gin Fizz · 2016 · 4 cabins · 8 berths + 2 in the saloon
Slava is an instructor, experienced racer and wonderful company. If you love sailing and want to practise, there will be friendly races. This crew cooks together; there is no chef on board.
Explore the yacht ↗These photographs capture the atmosphere of our sailing trips. Follow the links above for photographs and layouts of Jerez and Gin Fizz.
Ashore, wonderful Canarian food awaits. We will eat well both on board and in local restaurants.
06 / SKIPPER SCHOOL PRO
Safety, seamanship and the skipper's mindset. Your next step after coastal sailing.
Explore the Offshore course ↗Reefing until it becomes second nature, weather and GRIB models, passage planning, watches and crew management. Training takes place during passages and in marinas, for around 30% of expedition time.
An Inshore licence and at least 600 nautical miles logged by the end of the course. Previous passages and miles sailed during training count towards the total.
IYT or RYA Inshore qualifications can be converted to ISS through our school. Conversion and issue cost €450.
If you are unsure, message me directly: we will discuss your experience and whether the course is right for you.
07 / JANUARY IN THE ATLANTIC
Mild winter sunshine on the coast. Wind protection is useful at sea, with an extra warm layer for the mountains.
Daytime in southern Tenerife
Night-time on the coast
Sea temperature in winter
Typical conditions for planning. We check the forecast for our dates before setting out.
🧥 Pack warm clothes for Teide and the higher parts of La Palma. Passages between islands can be cool and windy: layers keep you comfortable ashore and on watch.
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08 / SIMPLE LOGISTICS
TFS
Your arrival and departure airport. Take a taxi from the airport to Marina del Sur, Las Galletas. Our expedition starts and finishes here.
Open the route in Google Maps ↗01 / FLY INTenerife South · TFS
02 / TAKE A TAXITo Marina del Sur
03 / COME ON BOARDLas Galletas
Before booking flights, we will agree the meeting time and morning checkout on 9 January.
09 / JOIN US
2–9 January 2027
Price per person
ANTON + CHEF POLINA
2 050 €Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519
Chef on board
SLAVA KASHAEV
1 900 €Beneteau Oceanis 45 / Gin Fizz
The crew cooks together; no chef
Accommodation on the yacht, skipper, introduction to sailing, tender for shore trips, bed linen and towels, final cleaning and photographs. A chef is included in Anton's yacht price.
≈390 € — shared boat kitty: provisions, fuel, marina fees and hire cars.
Flights and taxis — paid separately. Figures from the presentation: around €800 from Moscow or €200 from Europe. Check current fares before booking.
Restaurants, personal purchases and extra activities are optional. The offshore course and licence fees are paid separately.
10 / BEFORE YOU GO
Yes. We will help you settle in, explain the essentials and involve you in crew life. The offshore course is a separate option.
The Atlantic can be lively even in good weather. Tell us about your experience beforehand so we can discuss preparation and the first passages. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about suitable personal remedies.
No. Our main plan is Tenerife, La Gomera and La Palma. Gran Canaria is a weather-dependent alternative that would change the other days.
Message Anton with “Canary Islands”. We will choose a yacht, check availability and agree payment and travel details. Book flights after your place is confirmed.
SAILING MAN / 2–9 JANUARY 2027
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