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The 7th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally kicks off in Marina Las Palmas

The Viking Explorers Rally across the Atlantic started this Sunday 10th of December, as usual since 2018 on the second Sunday of December, with seminars and parties.

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Sevenstar is the Official Yacht Transport Partner of the Viking Explorers Rally

Embarking on an oceanic adventure has been a dream for many sailors, and The Viking Explorers Rally offers a unique opportunity for aspiring passage makers to turn that dream into a reality.

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Mount Cinnamon Resort, signs sponsorship with the Viking Explorers Rally

The eco-luxe resort will be the event's headquarters for the next 3 editions of the rally.

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The Viking Explorers Rally announces Sevenstar Yacht Transport as Official Yacht Transport Partner

Scheduled to set sail on the 6th of January 2024, the seventh edition promises to be an extraordinary adventure for all participants as they cross the Atlantic with the expert assistance of the organization and in collaboration with Sevenstar Yacht Transport.

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The 6th edition of the Viking Explorers arrive in Grenada

By the end of January the first boats started to arrive at Port Louis Marina in Grenada. SY iSea from Denmark, a J46 with captain Klaus Bonde, his wife Gitte and crew Martin and Antoine arrived on Sunday the 29th of January after being 14 days out at sea and the rest of the boats would follow over the next few days

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Port Louis Marina signs sponsorship for 5 years with Viking Explorers

The Viking Explorers Rally is pleased to announce that it will continue to receive sponsorship from Camper and Nicholson Port Louis Marina in Grenada for the next five years.

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The 1st Viking Explorers 2022 arrive at Port Louis Marina, Grenada after 23 days out at sea

A great achievement by Hermann, Ute, and Klaus from the German sailing yacht Thetis, a Schionning Wilderness 1650 Catamaran, who left Las Palmas of Gran Canaria on the Canary Islands together with the rest of the fleet in early January.

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The Viking Explorers 2023 starts in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, en route to Port Louis Marina, Grenada

The 6th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally started earlier this month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the Canary Islands, with seminars, lectures, tours and parties.

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The 1st Viking Explorers 2022 arrive at Port Louis Marina, Grenada after 23 days out at sea

A great achievement by Hermann, Ute, and Klaus from the German sailing yacht Thetis, a Schionning Wilderness 1650 Catamaran, who left Las Palmas of Gran Canaria on the Canary Islands together with the rest of the fleet in early January.

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5th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally arrives in Grenada after a slow Atlantic crossing

The fifth edition of the Viking Explorers Rally arrived for the second time in Port Louis Marina, Grenada. 18 boats on this year's event, ranging from 34 to 60 feet, from ten different countries had set sail from the Canary Islands on the 6th of January.

The 4th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally Kicks Off in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria enroute to Port Louis Marina, Grenada

The fourth edition of the Viking Explorers Rally will land for the first time in beautiful Grenada, the spice island of the Caribbean.

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Successful Arrivals and Parties for the Viking Explorers Rally to Grenada

After the departure on the 9th of January from the Canary Islands, the international fleet of 7 yachts finally arrived in Grenada after 18-20 days
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Covid-19, Storm Filomena and canceled flights for the Viking Explorers 2021 to Grenada

The 4th edition of the Viking Explorers started from the Canary Islands to Grenada on the 9th of January, with a delay of 3 days as captains and the organization decided to delay the departure due to the storm Filomena, as named by the Spanish Media.

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Viking Explorer Rally Ready to Cast Off En Route to Grenada

The Vikings are coming! Some 8 boats, with 30 crew hailing from Sweden, Norway, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Canada will cast off from the Canary Islands this month en route to the Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenadain the 4th edition of the Viking Explorers Rally. Some boats will make a stop in Mindelo, Cape Verde, while others will sail the 2800 miles direct to the Spice island.

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Covid-19, Storm Filomena and canceled flights for the Viking Explorers 2021 to Grenada

The 4th edition of the Viking Explorers started from the Canary Islands to Grenada on the 9th of January, with a delay of 3 days as captains and the organization decided to delay the departure due to the storm Filomena, as named by the Spanish Media.

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La Viking Explorers y el Programa Poseidón reúnen datos cetáceos en Canarias

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 5 ene (EFE).- La travesía Viking Explorers, que partirá con 15 embarcaciones este domingo desde la capital grancanaria hacia Barbados, colabora con el Programa Poseidón de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) reuniendo datos y fotos de avistamientos de cetáceos en las islas.

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Join the Explorers

Skippers are being invited to sign up for the third Viking Explorers Rally from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to St. Vincent.

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Viking Explorers Wrap Up 2020 Rally To St. Vincent, Look Ahead to 2021

This year there were 17 nationalities represented among the 20 yachts and 60 cruisers who cast off from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in early January en route to the Blue Lagoon Hotel & Marina in St. Vincent on the third edition of this annual transatlantic rally. An easy two- to three-week crossing under light winds meant the cruisers had plenty of energy to explore St. Vincent.

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Viking Explorers Completes 3rd Voyage To SVG

Seventeen boats, clustered under the name Viking Explorers, set sail from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands in early January, heading for Blue Lagoon Marina, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  They arrived at their destination after a month or so.

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