29 August – 12 September 2025 | $6995
Sail on Sea Dragon through the fjords of Norway, beginning in Alesund with its intriguing art nouveau architecture and pretty views from the top of Mount Aksla. We’ll spend the next few days gaining new sailing skills, meandering through the mountains and the islands, picking scenic anchorages and small fishing outposts to spend the night.
Once we’ve found our feet with helming and sail handling, and when the weather forecast opens up a window for our crossing, we’ll leave the fjords behind and set sail on a passage of around 6 days. We’ll get a watch system in place and find ourselves immersed in the routine of life at sea, where everyone of us is a member of crew playing a crucial role. The North Sea can be a demanding sailing ground, especially as we sail further south and find ourselves amongst the sand banks, traffic separation schemes and windfarms. Here you’ll hone your understanding of the COLREGS (rules for avoiding a collision at sea), as well as brushing up on electronic and traditional navigation skills.
Finally we’ll work our way through tides and traffic of the Dover Straits and into the English Channel, ending our journey on a high in the Solent – a centrepoint of the UK sailing scene.
All meals on board Sea Dragon during this trip are delicious and vegetarian, with the addition of fish if we catch any along the way.
This is not a trip for the infirm or physically unfit – you MUST be able to go up and down the companionway and move safely about the boat while in rough conditions, have good balance, and be in good health. Please contact us with any health questions or if you answer “YES” to any of the questions on our health questionnaire prior to signing up for the trip!
Ardent Training is offering a discount on the RYA Day Skipper Theory online course to anyone signed up for this trip. If you’re interested in taking the course, let us know when you sign up and we can give you the discount code!
KEY POINTS
- Distance: 900 nautical miles
- Cost: $6995
- Date: Aug 29 – Sep 12, 2025 (15 Days, 14 Nights)
- Start: Alesund, Norway
- End: Portsmouth, UK
For more details on the trip, please explore the drop down menus at the bottom of the page.
Tentative Itinerary
Day 1: Alesund, Norway
Arrive at Sea Dragon between 1500-1700.
Day 2: Boat/safety briefings
We’ll spend the day going through boat/safety briefings, getting well orientated with Sea Dragon.
Days 3-6: Explore
Cruise the Norwegian fjords and islands, admiring this impressive landscape whilst learning the ropes.
Days 7-13: Set sail
Cross the North Sea with all it’s complexities: wind farms, oil rigs, traffic seperation schemes… experience life immersed in the rhythms of a watch system on this passage of around 6 days.
Days 14: Arrive Portsmouth, UK
Clear customs and celebrate our successful passage!
Day 15: Depart Sea Dragon
Plan to depart the boat by 0900.
The deposit is only $500. It’s non refundable if you back out, but if we cancel or modify the trip we are happy to return your money or apply it to a different voyage. Please review the Crew Contract for full details of this trip. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip begins.
If you have any questions or queries please get in contact via the “Contact Us” page below. You can also schedule a call with us too.
Contact Us
– 14 nights accommodation on Sea Dragon
– All meals (vegetarian), snacks, and drinks on board
– Sailing Instruction
– Safety equipment and foul weather gear
Contribution does not include:
– Transportation to Alesund or onward travel from Portsmouth.
– Additional nights spent ashore
– Personal expenses while in port
We are likely to experience a few sunny days and a few rainy ones too! It could get quite chilly on the overnight sail. Take a look at our Temperate packing list.
Alesund airport is a 20 minute bus ride from Alesund centre.
Portsmouth is a 1hr45m train from London Gatwick Airport, or a 1hr30m bus from London Heathrow Airport.
All Crew members are responsible for their own passports and any necessary visas. You must have at least 6 months remaining on your passport beyond our arrival in Portsmouth.
Please look into the specific type of visa you need for arriving at these destinations by sea, or contact us directly to discuss.