Cruising area · Worldwide
Azores
Horta on Faial is the best known yacht harbour in the North Atlantic. The islands lie on the boundary between the Azores high and the track of Atlantic depressions, which makes spring weather changeable. The harbours are good, but in a southerly there is surge in the basins and boats work on their lines. Passages between the islands bring swell from more than one direction.
- Season
- May to September
- Berth
- €€ moderate
- Winter storage
- mind the storm season, move the boat in time
- Position
- 38° 30,0' N 027° 54,0' W
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Berths, season and winter storage
The busy time is May to September when the returning fleet arrives; berths are in the middle price band and full in May and June. Ashore storage is available on Faial and São Miguel. Yards are on hand, spare parts come from Portugal.
What this means for your policy
The Azores belong to the cruising range for the Azores and Cape Verde. Arrival and departure cross open Atlantic and generally require a blue water or worldwide range. Check whether your policy prescribes a minimum crew for such passages.
Cruising range
In the calculator this area belongs to the cruising range: Azoren & Kapverden
