Sailing weekend in Cabo de Gata

SATURDAY.



08:00 — 09:00 | Boarding and initial briefing:

• Boarding at the port.

• Presentation of the crew.

• Role-sharing on board.

• Safety briefing.

• Basic explanation of the sailboat and the plan for the weekend.



From the outset, the participants are an active part of the crew.







09:00 — 12:30 | Sailing to Cabo de Gata:

• Port departure.

• Candle hoisting.

• First contact with the helm.

• Introduction to sailing directions and governance.

• Basic adjustment of sails depending on the wind.



Peaceful sailing along the volcanic coast, alternating learning with enjoyment of the environment.







12:30 — 15:00 | Anchorage in cove:

• Anchorage in a sheltered cove.

• Bathing time.

• Food on board.

• Rest.



During the anchorage, practical concepts of navigation and life on board continue to be explained.







15:00 — 18:30 | Afternoon sailing:

• Bring an anchor.

• Continuation of the route along the coast.

• Simple maneuvers.

• Shift boat management.

• Reading the wind and the sea.







18:30 — 20:00 | Arrival to the night zone:

• Anchorage for the night or entry to a nearby port (depending on conditions).

• Secure the boat.

• Dinner on board.

• Free time and rest.







SUNDAY · CONSOLIDATION AND RETURN.



08:30 — 09:30 | Preparation and departure:

• Breakfast on board.

• Review of the day's plan.

• Preparing the ship.

• Departure to navigation.







09:30 — 13:30 | Continuous browsing:

• Longer sailing.

• Governance of the sailboat by the participants.

• Finer candle adjustment.

• Anticipation of wind changes.



This is where what was learned the day before is consolidated.







13:30 — 15:30 | Last anchoring:

• Anchorage in cove.

• Bathroom.

• Food on board.

• Rest.







15:30 — 19:30 | Final section of navigation:

• Latest sailing.

• Practical review of maneuvers.

• Preparation for port entry.

• Candle collection.







19:30 — 20:00 | Entry to port and disembarkation:

• Tie.

• Closing of the experience.

• Disembark at 20:00.



The exact route and the anchorages are always adapted to:

• Weather conditions.

• State of the sea.

• Group level.



The goal is not to cover miles, but to learn to sail and enjoy the environment calmly.