Gabriel Burgess

June 2026. Sail north on a blue water outfitted Lagoon 46 with a quiver of 3 headsails on a trip from Dominican Republic to Turks and Caicos.

Train on a Lagoon 46 catamaran that is outfitted for big blue water passages for June 2026.

This offshore passage departs St. George’s, Bermuda, bound for Ponta Delgada, Azores, covering one of the most iconic ocean routes in sailing: a true North Atlantic crossing aboard a bluewater catamaran. This is a fully immersive offshore expedition, structured for hands-on participation rather than passenger cruising. Crew members are involved in all aspects of passagemaking, including watchstanding, offshore navigation, weather routing, sail handling, safety procedures, and vessel systems management. A rotating watch schedule ensures continuous operation of the vessel while building real offshore experience. Leaving Bermuda, the passage heads east into the North Atlantic, where conditions transition from island trade wind sailing into true oceanic weather systems. The route typically crosses areas influenced by the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic lows, requiring active routing decisions and constant weather monitoring. Long-period swells, shifting winds, and extended night watches define the rhythm of life at sea. The passage demands teamwork, endurance, and disciplined seamanship. Days at sea take on a steady cadence—sleep, watch, navigation, sail adjustments, and meals underway—while the horizon remains uninterrupted in every direction. For many sailors, this route represents a major milestone: a genuine Atlantic crossing under sail. Landfall in the Azores is a defining moment, with volcanic peaks emerging after days or weeks of open ocean, marking arrival in one of the Atlantic’s most storied archipelagos. This expedition delivers meaningful offshore sea time, advanced passage experience, and the opportunity to complete a classic ocean route aboard a modern bluewater catamaran.

Train on a Lagoon 46