Transport sails

Transport sailings are voyages where we, due to our work, need to relocate the ship Elida, e.g. between Sweden and Spain/Canary Islands (in the fall) or Canary Islands and Sweden (in the spring). These voyages are open to private individuals wanting to join us and experience life at sea.

All onboard are designated to one out of three watch teams, where each is on duty for four hours, followed by eight hours of rest (e.g. 8–12 morning and evening). No prior knowledge or experience is required, but all help out according to ability and interest to learn, with both kitchen duties and sailing/steering.

The transport sailings are normally divided into various legs, where you can choose which one (or which ones) fits you the best. During these sails Elida sails as a private yacht, meaning you join us on your own responsibility and “at your own risk”.
(Please note that although we set dates and locations for the various legs, these might sometimes need to be adjusted according to weather and wind, which is why it is good to be prepared to be flexible.)

Minimum age: 18 years (unless you come in the company of a parent/adult).

For costs, please check below for current available voyages.

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Click here for: FAQ (frequently asked questions) regarding transport sailing with Elida.

Click here to download the document: Welcome onboard on transport sail

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In spring 2027, we will embark on a new and somewhat different venture for us: sailing to the United States and back. The voyage is intended to help fund our work and invest in our future. You can read more about our voyage “America Round Trip” here.

During the spring of 2027 we offer the following legs:

• Leg 1: Las Palmas (Canary Islands)–Saint Lucia, 1–21 March
Price: €100/day, in addition to a registration fee of €1,000

• Leg 2: Saint Lucia–Road Town (British Virgin Islands), 24 March–4 April
Price: €80/day, in addition to a registration fee of €500

     * * * NB! Due to visa reasons, you may not combine legs 2 and 3 * * *

• Leg 3: Saint Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands)–Miami (U.S.A.), 6–16 April
Price: €80/day, in addition to a registration fee of €500

    – – – Period with other engagements on board – – –

• Leg 4: New York (U.S.A.)–São Miguel, the Azores (Portugal), 14 May–2 June
Price: €50/day (retirees and students: €40), in addition to a registration fee of €500

• Leg 5: São Miguel, the Azores (Portugal)–Land’s End (England), 3–10 June
Price: €50/day (retirees and students: €40), in addition to a registration fee of €500

• Leg 6: Land’s End (England)–Öckerö/Gothenburg (Sweden), 10–17 June
Price: €50/day (retirees and students: €40), in addition to a registration fee of €500

Please note that we have estimated the dates for each leg to the best of our ability (taking into account winds, currents and prior experience). However, given the long distances involved, the actual arrival dates may vary. Please take this into account when planning connecting flights.

Registration

To enquire about availability and registration, please e-mail Karin Nytomt (karin@elida.se), who will be your contact person.
Once we have confirmed there is a spot available for you, you have seven days to pay the registration fee to secure that spot. This means, your spot on the voyage is secured only once you have registered and the registration fee has been paid and confirmed.
When the maximum number of spots on one leg is reached, you can opt to sign up for a reserve list (without paying the registration fee at that point). Should someone need to cancel their participation, we will contact the people on this list to offer the available spot.

Once your spot is secured, we will send you further information regarding the voyage.