Navigation Workshop at the End of the World by Rías Baixas

If you have already sailed or have a nautical qualification and are thinking about being responsible for your own nautical experience on board or learning everything that comes with leading a voyage, this is your workshop!

Take the next step to become responsible and skipper of the sailboat. In this training through Rías Baixas from Vigo, you will learn to skipper, organize the voyage and the crew, and do everything necessary so that your next crew has the experience of their life.

It is not necessary to have a nautical qualification, but you do need to know the basic nautical language and, above all, be eager to learn every day.

We will practice during the Workshop:
-Entry/Exit and maneuvers in port
-Advanced sail trimming
-Motor/sail anchoring
-Accommodation between ships
-Passage planning
-Weather analysis and routing
-Navigation with little and a lot of wind
-Efficiency in navigation maneuvers
-POB maneuvers and castaway rescue
-Night navigation and guard management
-Calculation of tides and currents
-Simulation of emergency situations
-Regatta simulation
-Continuous improvement through UX System
-Lead, enjoy, share and learn from the crew

Due to last year's success, this year we have two dates, one with 2 sailboats (Elan 45 and Elan 40) and another with 2 sailboats (2x Elan 45). The students will be distributed on each sailboat based on the needs to balance levels of nautical experience.

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Plan

Friday:
9:00: Explanation of the Workshop and preparation of the voyage in the classroom in the Port of Vigo.
16:00: Boarding and stowage of clothing and food
18:00: We set sail from Vigo

We will enjoy 8 days of sailing through Rías Baixas, Cíes Islands, Ons Islands, to Finisterre doing all kinds of practices, drills, practical exercises, etc.

Next Friday:
7:00 p.m.: Arrival at port and overnight on board

Saturday:
8:00 Disembarkation

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Other information

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

Qualified instructors with more than 15 years of experience sailing in Rías Baixas doing initiation and improvement courses in sailing and regattas.

Experience in coastal navigation and ocean crossings, prioritizing safety on board and crew comfort.

Professional experience with a high degree of empathy, adaptability, listening and, above all, interpersonal skills to make navigation a continuous learning and enjoyment.

Minimum of 4 crew members signed up to carry out the workshop.

From 1,132 € /person

Are you interested in this activity? We notify you of availability

Boat details

The Elan 45 sailboat is very spacious both on deck and in the kitchen area, living room and cabins. It has two double cabins and one with a double bunk. Two bathrooms, one in the common area and one in the bow bathroom.
Wide bimini for anchoring, and easy to fold during navigation to see the sails well and maneuver.
Very good navigation with little wind and easy handling in more demanding navigations.

Specifications

Model: Elan Marine - Impression 45
Capacity: 8 spots
Length: 13.70 m
Cabins: 4
Year: 2019
Bathrooms: 2

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
Wind equipment
EPIRB
Tender
Bow thruster
Shower
Bimini

5 · 7 reviews

Taller de Navegación al Fin del Mundo por Rías Baixas

Judit

July of 2024

A spectacular course, I will definitely repeat it this year.

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Daniel

June of 2024

A very well organized and carried out workshop. I learned a lot during this week and discovered a very beautiful and interesting navigation area. Paco and Eduardo are not only excellent skippers and instructors, they are also great people to spend a week on a boat with.
I would sail with them again at any time.

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Luis Angel

June of 2024

Excellent workshop; In addition to learning a lot and living the experience of being a skipper, I have been able to enjoy a great week of sailing in a fantastic environment. Great instructors both Paco and Eduardo and a great teaching system. Totally recommended.

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Jorge

July of 2023

Very professional team and 100% involved in the Workshop.
Very well organized and planned.
Intense. Extremely instructive and practical
Excellent attitude of the director and the other monitors which greatly helped the good atmosphere of the crews of both boats

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Reply from Eduardo

Thank you very much Ignatius! Congratulations on such a complete Workshop, and thanks for giving your all!

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Alberto

July of 2022

A well planned, organized and executed workshop. Designed by expert sailors for sailors who one day want to be one and who, first, will have to overcome a lot of fears that arise continuously in the workshop and have to be resolved by aspiring skippers.
Perfect mix of learning and fun.

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Miguel Antonio

July of 2022

Excellent experience for anyone who wants to acquire the knowledge, autonomy and security to be a skipper or simply enjoy a few days at sea. Eduardo and his team of skippers (Paco, Luna, Luis,...) are exceptional people. Very good atmosphere and organization. 100% recommended.

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