Coastal crossing from Barbate to Alicante: Navigation and Sailing …

We invite you to take part in a 7-day coastal voyage that will cover more than 350 nautical miles, from Barbate to Alicante, a voyage designed to learn, enjoy and connect with the nautical world in a practical and safe way, while getting to know this stretch of the Spanish coast, stopping at possible ports and/or anchorages.

Throughout this journey, you will have the opportunity to actively learn all the essential aspects of sailing. We will guide you as you live a unique experience at sea, taking with you the knowledge and learning necessary to make you feel safe on any voyage.

What can you expect from this experience?

Safe Journey Planning: We will teach you how to plan each stage of your journey, taking into account all the crucial factors to ensure a safe and efficient journey.
Boat inspection and weather assessment: You will learn how to check and maintain your sailboat, evaluating sea and weather conditions to decide the best routes.
Study of weather conditions: You will learn to interpret weather reports, understand winds, currents and other factors that influence navigation.
Learning essential tools: You will become familiar with basic navigation tools and equipment, both manual and electronic, to optimize your experience.
Sail Trim Optimization: You will understand how a sailboat works and how to adjust the sails to make the most of the wind and optimize the boat's speed and performance.
Night Navigation: You will discover the challenges and beauty of night navigation, learning to use the autopilot and coordinate night watches effectively.
Safety and emergency elements: You will learn the safety procedures on board, how to react to emergencies and the correct use of safety equipment.
Use of electronic equipment: You will become familiar with electronic navigation systems, such as GPS, radar and other equipment that will allow you to navigate accurately.
Port and Shelter Assessment: We will teach you how to assess the conditions of ports and shelters on the coast to make informed decisions about where to stop or seek shelter if necessary.

Plan

We will meet at the Port of Barbate on Monday at 09:00h.

After settling into your cabins, we will learn how to maneuver the sailboat we are going to sail on and we will check the weather to plan the crossing for the next few days. Another point to take into account will be to check the currents of the Strait of Gibraltar to decide the best time to cross it.

During the crossing we will make some port calls and/or anchorages, which we will decide depending on the weather. We will sail during the day and stop to rest at night, although we will also include some night sailing.

The landing will be on Sunday at the Port of Alicante

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Other information

All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (spanish)

*The program will depend on the weather conditions. The wind and sea conditions will guide us in planning the route we will follow.

*LUGGAGE: Hard suitcases or suitcases with wheels are not allowed on board. A backpack of about 30 - 40 liters is recommended, with comfortable clothing suitable for sailing and waterproof clothing.

*MEALS ON BOARD: Meals on board are not included in the price. €15 per person per day will be charged for the purchases that we will make before your arrival so that everything is ready to set sail. These will be simple meals for the cruise. Dinners while in port will be served off the ship.

From 680 € /person

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Boat details

More than a sailboat, this boat is a home for us and our guests. It is cozy and with comfortable spaces.
The sailboat is 13.30 meters long. It has 4 cabins. Two of them with a double bed, one with a double bed and an additional bed, and one with 2 bunk beds.
It has a spacious living room inside, a well-equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot shower.

Its outdoor spaces are perfect to enjoy long days at sea. Relax in the bow hanging from a hammock, or sit in the bathtub looking for a bit of shade at lunchtime.
It is a perfect boat to sail in different conditions, learn and have fun.

Specifications

Model: Jeanneau - Sun Magic 44
Capacity: 8 spots
Length: 13.40 m
Cabins: 4
Year: 1989
Bathrooms: 2

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
EPIRB
Generator
Tender
Shower
Bimini
Equipo de snorkel

5 · 30 reviews

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Maria J

August of 2024

excellent
I repeat every short, medium, or long trip that they undertake and that takes place
Sincerely yours and THANK YOU

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Maria. It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing this experience with you :) We hope to see you soon!

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Aventura en velero por las Islas Azores: Navegación y naturaleza en el Atlántico

Marco

August of 2024

Thanks to Carlos and Aroa I was able to admire and share with my fellow adventurers the natural and cultural beauties of the central Azores. I will take this experience with me, with the awareness that with this approach to what surrounds us, we can be welcome guests on this planet.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you Marco! Happy to have shared this experience with you :)

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Montserrat

July of 2024

A real pleasure to have shared these days with Aroa and Carlos.
The boat is very prepared, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
I have felt very safe on board. They dominate navigation.
Dream anchorages, paddle surfing, excursions, wonderful visits and dinners with lots of laughter.
100% recommended!

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Montse for your review and thank you for sharing this trip with us! :)

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Joseba

July of 2024

I have had a very good week.
Carlos and Aroa excellent hosts.
I was looking to enjoy the sea and spend a few quiet days and that was the case with this couple of adventurers.
Thank you Aroa and Carlos.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much Joseba! It has been a pleasure to share these days with you! We hope to see you again very soon :)

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John

June of 2024

It was a great experience sailing with Carlos y Aroa and I would would strongly reccomend sailing with them. I felt very welcome safe and comfortable throughout the holiday and nothing was too much trouble. When not sailing we enjoyed hiking and other events that we all enjoyed. The Azores are fantastic too.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you, John. It was a pleasure to share this sailing with you. We hope to meet and sail with you again.

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Isabel

June of 2024

Great combination of sailing and discovering what some of the Azores islands have to offer in a very relaxed way. Carlos and Aroa are the perfect hosts, eager to share their home and their passion for the sea and the planet at all times. I enjoyed every single minute, and look forward to their next sailing proposals.

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Reply from Carlos y Aroa

Thank you very much, Isabel! It was a pleasure to have you on board. We hope to see you again soon :)

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