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Spring Passage(Ocean)

Sail 1,100 miles from Nassau to New York—ride the Gulf Stream, stand night watch, and make landfall beneath Lady Liberty. Adventure, challenge, and transformation await.
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🧭 Nassau to New York: The Ultimate Offshore Sailing Experience

This spring, set your course due north on a passage that’s equal parts challenge,
discovery, and exhilaration. Join Capt. Howie Colt, founder of Gone Sailing Adventures
and veteran offshore sailor, for a bucket-list ocean voyage from Nassau, Bahamas to
Hudson, New York.
Whether you’re an aspiring skipper, a certified sailor looking to build ocean miles, or
simply craving a transformative experience under sail—this is your invitation to be part
of something extraordinary.

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⛵  The Passage
Dates: Departing March 22 – March 26 (weather window dependent)
Distance: ~1,100 nautical miles
Duration: 9–13 days at sea
Route: Nassau → Northwest Providence Channel → Gulf Stream → Offshore Atlantic →
New York Harbor → Hudson River → Hudson, NY

You’ll sail through shifting trade winds, ride the mighty Gulf Stream, and navigate the
springtime swells of the Atlantic Ocean before entering one of the busiest harbors in the
world and ascending the iconic Hudson River

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🧭 Why Sail This Passage?
This isn’t a cruise—it’s an immersive offshore training voyage. With Capt. Howie at the helm, every nautical mile is an opportunity to learn, grow, and test your seamanship.

  • Hands-On Ocean Experience
    Trim sails for offshore efficiency, practice navigation, reef in rising winds, and run night
    watches beneath star-lit skies.
  • Mile-Building for Certifications
    Ideal for sailors pursuing SLC, Offshore Captain, or Bareboat Master certifications. Gain
    the real-world skills charter companies demand.
  • Mentorship from a Master
    Capt. Howie has safely led crews from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean and back. Students say he’s “bursting with knowledge,” “fun, calm, and incredibly patient,” and “makes it feel like sailing with a friend, not just an instructor.”

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🌅 The Experience

  • Watch the Bahamas disappear over the stern as you enter deep blue water
  • Ride the Gulf Stream with dolphins on the bow
  • Cross shipping lanes and track AIS traffic
  • Drop anchor (or dock) beneath the Statue of Liberty
  • Sail past West Point, under the Tappan Zee Bridge, and arrive in charming
    Hudson, NY

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Info Webinar – Sept 3 @ 7PM

Want to learn more before you commit?
Join Capt. Howie for a free online information session as he charts out the entire southto-north adventure, answers questions, and shares what you’ll need to bring, learn, and
expect.

Reserve your webinar spot now

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⚓ Limited Crew Spots Available

This is not a tourist cruise. This is a true passage-making experience for sailors who want
to go farther and learn deeply. Space is limited (2-4 crew) to ensure comfort, safety, and
personal mentorship.


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Take the helm. Face the sea. Become the sailor you know you can be.
Join us—and let the wind take you home.

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YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK

When considering chartering a yacht in Canada, we know you have many options. Some of these options look super exciting and at ridiculously great prices. Recent trends in the industry have opened the door for many unqualified individuals to purchase boats and offer charter services to the unsuspecting public. It’s easy to create a website and even easier to just list a boat on sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, Getmyboat, Boat Setter and many others.

Unfortunately, many of these operators are NOT licensed, insured or qualified to accept your trust on the water.

In order to be licensed and insured a number of items MUST be in place. Listed are just a few.

  • The operator must be licensed by Transport Canada with a commercial license known as either:
    – Limited Master under 60tonne.
    – Small Vessel Operators Permit (SVOP).
  • The name of the vessel must be visible on the stern (back) or the registration number beginning with the letter “C” must be visible on the side of the vessel near the front. Boats with a registration number beginning with “ON” are not licensed for passengers.
  • If the vessel is under 12m (40’) it should participate in the Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance Program and display a “Blue Decal” and have corresponding certificate.
  • If the vessel is over 12m (40’) or carries more than 12 passengers, it MUST BE INSPECTED by Transport Canada and have an inspection certificate on board.
  • All vessels must have commercial liability insurance and coverage specifically for the number of passengers approved to be carried on board.
  • The vessel must comply with commercial safety requirements beyond recreational standards. Many of these illegal operators do not have the proper training, carry proper safety equipment, nor do their recreational boats meet the design/construction requirements of a commercial, passenger carrying vessel. These illegal operators try to stay under the radar of Police/OPP/RCMP/Transport Canada by:
  • hiding the name of their vessel by hanging items over the stern
  • not letting you know where they will have you board until just before the start of your charter.
  • pick you up at a public park (where docking is not permitted).
  • suggest to you that you are friends of the owner/operator out for a ride and not a paying customer.
  • allow you to drink alcohol while the boat is underway (illegal-same as a car) but tell you to hide your bottles etc.
  • insist on a cash transaction or part of it as a way of defrauding the internet listing company.
  • Make you sign a “Charter Agreement” just before you board without giving you details of the document beforehand.

    Over the last few years there have been a number of deaths and even more accidents resulting from these types of operators. Be safe and know who you are getting on a boat with. All licensed operators should willingly display their credentials, and most are members of the Passenger & Commercial Vessel Association (PCVA).

    Link to Global News Report on Charter Accidents

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Know before you Go!

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