Sailstar

Under six to seven days (Monday to Sunday) we sail together through the Stockholm archipelago. Our skippers and instructors know the area very well and adapt the route to the weather, your wishes, and the atmosphere on board. The week offers natural harbours, sun-warmed cliffs, small archipelago villages, and plenty of time for swimming, good food and relaxing together. It’s a week full of experiences and memories that will stay with you for a long time.

Sail actively – or simply enjoy the journey

You decide how much you want to take part in the sailing. If you want to develop as a sailor, the skipper is happy to help you with sail trim, steering, manoeuvring and navigation. If you prefer to relax, you can sit back, read a book, swim or simply enjoy being out at sea. Everything happens at a calm pace, with great respect for the group’s experience and wishes.

Example weekly itinerary

The exact plan depends on the weather and the group’s preferences, but a typical week might look like this:

• Monday: Welcome aboard, boat and safety briefing, first sail out from the home harbour.
• Tuesday–Friday: Sailing between islands and sheltered bays, a mix of guest harbours and natural harbours, time for swimming, walks and shared dinners.
• Saturday: A longer leg back towards the inner archipelago, perhaps with one last stop in a favourite bay.
• Sunday: A shorter final sail, shared breakfast or lunch, and return to the harbour.

Sometimes the route stays closer to the inner archipelago, other times we spend a few days farther out in the outer archipelago. We plan each day together, taking the weather, wind and your wishes into account.

Operah – a stable and comfortable offshore sailing yacht

Operah is a Beneteau 50, a safe and seaworthy sailing yacht with plenty of space for both sailing and comfortable living on board. The large cockpit and spacious interior make it easy for everyone to spend time together – and still find a quiet spot when you want some time to yourself.

Experienced skippers and instructors

Your skipper is an experienced sailor and instructor who knows the Stockholm archipelago well. You will get tips on beautiful natural harbours, guest harbours, restaurants and walking trails on the islands. The skipper also takes full responsibility for safety on board, ensuring you can feel relaxed throughout the entire week.

Who is the sailing week suitable for?

A sailing week on Operah is perfect whether you want to learn more about sailing or simply enjoy an unforgettable holiday on the water. Typical groups on board include:

• families
• couples
• groups of friends
• companies or smaller groups wanting to do something together
• sailors wanting to transition to a larger boat

No previous experience is required, but if you want to use the week as training for longer passages, boat ownership or higher certificate levels, we are happy to tailor the week with more focus on sailing and manoeuvring.

Feel free to contact us for itineraries, dates and price proposals, or to discuss what a tailor-made week on Operah could look like for your group.