Explore beautiful Estonian islands onboard sailing yacht Sophia!
Departing from Kuressaare
Yacht Sophia
- Accommodates 10 passengers + crew
- 40-foot yacht with all amenities
- Sails in almost any weather
Destinations
Coast of Latvia
We invite you to explore the coast of Latvia with our yacht. We recommend sailing to Latvia with a short stopover on the island of Ruhnu...
Packages
The sailing trip of your dreams
If you have not found your favorite among the travel options we offer, let us know your dream destination and we'll see what we can do. Only the sea is our limit, everything else can be arranged.
Sunset trips from Kuressaare harbor
Spend a lovely afternoon under the sails with friends. Whether you are organizing a surprise for your friends, celebrating a birthday or just want to have a different kind of warm-up party...
Sailing practice
You just got your boating licence, but you lack practical experience? We offer you the opportunity to gain your first sailing experience under the guidance of our experienced captains.
Calendar
Check which dates are still available for your trip!
Yacht Sophia
Sophia is a seaworthy, well-equipped and comfortable vessel – “Dufour 40”, which can accommodate up to 10 people on board in addition to the crew. The yacht has a galley, refrigerator, toilet, washing facilities, 8 berths – 6 of which are in three private cabins. You will feel comfortable and safe on the yacht. An adventure is guaranteed!
- WC
- Shower
- Galley kitchen
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8 sleeping places
(6 places in 3 private cabins)
- WC
- Shower
- Galley kitchen
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8 sleeping berths
(6 of which in 3 private cabins)
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Our skippers
Saaremaa has been known for its maritime traditions and famous sailors for centuries. On the yacht Sophia you will be taken out to sea by experienced skippers from Saaremaa.
Skipper Priit
Priit – a man who has been involved with the sea and sailing for more than 30 years. As for his adventures in recent years, he was one of the crew members of the sailing ship Admiral Bellingshausen, which visited Antarctica in January 2020 as part of the “Antarctica 200”. He served as a helmsman-mechanic on the yacht for five months.
In 2021, he sailed with Admiral Bellingshausen as captain on an Arctic expedition visiting such exotic destinations as Spitsbergen, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, covering 10,000 nautical miles in five months…
Admiral Bellingshausen, with Priit as captain, is said to have come closest to the North Pole of all Estonian yachts and sailed over 80 latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. With Priit, there is never a dull moment at sea – good humor and adventure stories from the North and South Poles are guaranteed.
Priit also works as a commodore of Saaremaa Sea Sports Society, so it is safe to say that in his veins flows not blood, but sea.
Skipper Mihkel
Despite his young age, Mihkel has considerable
experience at sea. He started sailing at the age of 6 in Saaremaa, so he already has almost 20 years of experience at sea and many nautical miles under his belt.
Mihkel graduated from the Estonian Maritime Academy of Tallinn University of Technology with a major in ship management and currently works as a helmsman on the icebreaker Botnica.
In his younger years he was a successful sailing athlete, competing for podium places in Optimist, Zoom8 and Laser 4.7 classes. In addition, Captain Mihkel began offshore sailing at the age of 13 and was named the youngest captain of the Muhu Väina Regatta in 2013, 2014 and 2015. He was only 16 years old when he was first awarded the title in 2013.
Accompanied by his witty humor and clever storytelling, Captain Mihkel brings all guests of the yacht Sophia safely to their destination.
Skipper Indrek
Indrek has been a lover of the sea as long as he can remember. He started sailing as a young boy in Saaremaa and as an adult continued his maritime education at the Maritime Academy.
Every day he is at the helm of larger ships and works as captain of the icebreaker Botnica. In 2020, he captained the yacht Admiral Bellingshausen for the expedition “Antraktika200”, organized to commemorate the anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica.
Indrek also likes to spend his free time by the sea. He has participated in many national offshore competitions, both as captain and crew member.
Indrek’s extensive experience at sea makes him a fascinating and educational companion, whether you are a novice or a seasoned sea enthusiast.
Let the wind take you!
NB! Information for those who participate in a sailing trip:
- The trip usually starts and ends in the port of Roomassaare
- Wearing high heels and shoes that leave black marks is not suitable.
- The yacht has a toilet, shower room and all amenities necessary for sailing.
- This is an A-class offshore yacht that can take up to 12 people on board, including crew
- You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on the trip. NB! Red wine is not allowed.
- If the weather is suitable, you can go swimming from the yacht, but only with the captain's permission.
- For a longer cruise, the optimal number of passengers is 8. The ship has 8 berths (including three private cabins), you must bring your own sleeping clothes
- It is recommended to bring a warmer fleece and "sea-proof" clothing, as it can get chilly at sea in the evenings and if the wind is a bit stronger, the water can splash over the cabin ceiling.
- Pay attention to the weather forecast to plan your sailing trip. If the weather forecast is good 3 days before sailing, the sailing trip date can be set. If the forecast is bad, it is more reasonable to reschedule. If the wind force exceeds 15 m/sec (metres per second), the yacht will not set sail with passengers.
- On board, the captain's word is law - you can discuss with him, but not argue!