Sail an Azorean Whaleboat

Join a local captain with a lifelong passion

Not Just a Passenger. Part of the Crew.

Get involved, feel the boat and experience a living maritime tradition.

A Boat Rebuilt to Fly

A genuine 1929 Azorean whaleboat, restored to sail and race again

More than a Captain

Champion sailor. Restorer. Mentor. Ambassador of Azorean whaleboat culture.

Lajes do Pico. The Whaleboat Capital.

Where whaleboat culture is not just remembered. It's lived

First & Only Licensed Experience of its kind in the Azores · MT 02/2026 ·

Step aboard. Become part of the crew

Sail an authentic Azorean whaleboat with a local captain

No sailing experience needed

Up to 6 Guests

From 1 Hour

Tailored to Your Group

Your Voyage, Your Way

From a spontaneous sail to a carefully tailored experience, there’s a place for you aboard


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A 1929 Whaleboat. A Lifetime Dedicated to These Boats.

Sail an authentic Azorean whaleboat alongside Filipe Fernandes, a multi-champion captain with over 20 years of experience rowing, sailing and racing these remarkable vessels.

His involvement goes far beyond the water. From restoring historic boats and developing innovative educational projects to introduce younger generations to the tradition, to representing Azorean whaleboat culture at international events, Filipe has become one of its most active ambassadors.

Languages: Portuguese · English · French

Lajes do Pico

The Whaleboat Capital of the Azores
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A Whaleboat in all its glory

A genuine whaleboat, rebuilt to perfom

More then a Captain

Someone who lives and breaths whaleboats

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Lajes do Pico

The heart of Azorean whaleboat culture

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