Sailing Trip and Sailing Practices on a Large Sailing Ship: …

“Gain experience and grow as a sailor”
CROSSING AND NAVIGATION PRACTICES ON A LARGE SAILING BOAT: 2 ISLANDS | COLUMBRETES-IBIZA +200MN

Would you like to gain experience and improve your sailing technique? Do you want to increase your confidence and skill as a skipper or captain? Are you preparing to become a professional? Do you need to prove days and miles of sailing? Do you want to experience offshore sailing?

We offer you a program where you will learn to sail with greater safety and efficiency on a high seas crossing of more than 200nm, assuming the role of skipper and crew member in different situations and real wind and sea conditions. Whether you are already a skipper, captain or PPER or would like to become one, this crossing is for you. Come aboard the sailboat! A modern Dufourt 525 Grand Large. A large sailboat, ideal for learning and enjoying with great safety and comfort.

It includes different workshops and real practices to achieve the following learning objectives:

Government and safety on the sailboat (The boat, the skipper and his crew, the steering position, instrumentation, RIPA, POB, EPIRB, abandonment, logbook, positioning on the chart, control and tasks on board...).
Offshore navigation (planning, meteorology, route, management…).
Night navigation (guards, lights, AIS, Radar…).
Sailing (sails, controls, manoeuvres, headings, trimming with crew and alone...).
Anchoring and mooring in port and buoy.

Plan

BOARDING: At 6:00 p.m. at the Marina Real in Valencia.
DISEMBARKATION: At 6:00 p.m. at the Marina Real de Valencia.

FRIDAY: VALENCIA-COLUMBRETES (10 MN)

Welcome and boarding at the Royal Marina of Valencia at 18:00h. The boat is now perfectly stowed and ready to sail, so after settling in, we will get to know the sailboat and have a first WORKSHOP ON GOVERNMENT, SAFETY AND NIGHT NAVIGATION, going into depth on aspects related to government (crew, command post, instrumentation...) and safety (RIPA, POB, EPIRB, abandonment...), especially in night navigation (guards, lights, AIS, Radar...).

Once these objectives have been met, we will have a second WORKSHOP ON HIGH-SEA NAVIGATION, where we will analyse the weather, plan the route and organise the watches and tasks on board. And finally, we will familiarise ourselves in a practical way with the manoeuvring of the boat, under sail (sails, controls, trim...) and under engine (wind, main and bow propeller, releasing mooring lines and deadlines...).

And now that we are well prepared, at around 10:00 p.m. we will set course for the Columbretes Islands (62º), on a first long tack, to experience a night crossing. We will take turns keeping watch, positioning ourselves on the chart and checking the indicators and safety elements every 2 hours.

SATURDAY: VALENCIA-COLUMBRETES-IBIZA (100 MN)

At around 7:30 a.m. we will practice mooring to one of the buoys on Isla Grossa, the crater of a submerged volcano, since anchoring is prohibited as it is a protected area. After enjoying a good breakfast in this magical place, we will set off at around 10:00 a.m. on a new large tack towards the island of Ibiza (145º).

As night falls we will arrive at the north-west coast of Ibiza, anchoring under the stars in one of its beautiful coves (Benirras, San Miguel, Es Canaret…). There we will rest for a few hours before raising anchor again.

During this voyage we will have the first part of the SAILING WORKSHOP to begin to familiarize ourselves with the maneuver and trim in a practical way.

SUNDAY: IBIZA-VALENCIA (85 MN)

We will raise anchor at dawn to set sail again towards Valencia (286º), on our third large tack.

We will leave the North of Ibiza in our wake to seek the open waters that will take us to our destination, while we continue with the SAILING WORKSHOP, focusing on obtaining the greatest possible performance from the sailboat during our route.

After more than 200mn of high seas navigation, we will moor at sunset in the Royal Marina of Valencia. Here we will say goodbye to what will surely have been a great shared experience.

*This program may vary depending on the weather or the group's proposal.

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Other information

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

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Sailboat rental, professional Captain/Skipper, insurance (boat, civil liability, people on board), purchase and stowage service (with the Complete Pack) and VAT.

* All activities, workshops and practices scheduled have no additional cost. At the end, a certificate of passage will be issued justifying the route and the miles sailed (professional qualifications, rentals, boarding...).

NOT INCLUDED (extras):

• COMPLETE PACK (Mandatory): Food and drinks (full board), bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 100 Eur/pax

• FUEL (Mandatory). A provision of approximately 30 Eur/pax will be made. Sailing will be prioritized. In any case, the amount will be adjusted to the amount actually consumed.

• SUITE PACK (Optional): Reserve the spacious bow cabin with a full bathroom. 80 Eur/pax

• SINGLE PACK (Optional): Reserve a superior aft cabin exclusively for you. 150 Eur/pax

• LAST MINUTE PACK (Optional): When there are no more cabins left, you can still come on board and spend the night on the comfortable sofa in the lounge. -60 Eur

• MOORINGS IN PORTS OR BUOYS: If due to weather or safety it is necessary or chosen as an option, it will be distributed among the group.

• Any other request or need not specified in the price must be budgeted separately.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

• Cost of early cancellation by the client:

-Before 60 days from the date of embarkation, 10% of the reservation.
-Between 59 and 30 days prior to the boarding date, 50% of the reservation.
-Less than 30 days before the boarding date, 100% of the reservation.

• If cancelled early by the owner/skipper:

-Due to force majeure, crew indisposition, safety of the sailboat or any other circumstance, a new date would be agreed or, if applicable, the client would be reimbursed 100% of the amount paid.

-If the minimum group size is not 5 confirmed people (in the case of rental by seats), a new date will be agreed or, if applicable, the client will be reimbursed 100% of the amount paid.

-Due to adverse weather conditions, a new date would be agreed or, if applicable, the client would be reimbursed 100% of the amount paid in the form of a credit valid for 1 year, which can be enjoyed by the client directly or by whomever they decide and inform.

-Once embarked, a refund in the form of a credit valid for 1 year would only be applicable if the cancellation is due to causes directly attributable to the shipowner or skipper, not including meteorological causes in any case. Said refund would be calculated proportionally to the time or period ultimately not enjoyed, with no additional compensation being payable.

FORMALIZATION OF THE RESERVATION AND BOARDING

-According to platform policy.

-Up to 5 days before the charter, extras can be paid directly to the owner/skipper by bank transfer.
-Before boarding, the group will sign the sailboat rental contract for the indicated time, with a professional skipper included.

-The group will have access to the sailboat during this time to enjoy sailing following the suggested itinerary or any other that they may alternatively propose together directly to the skipper.

OTHERS

- Complete Package: The menus are healthy, easy to prepare and generally adapted to life on board. Soft drinks, beer and wine are included. You do not have to worry about deciding on the ingredients and preparing the shopping. This service is included. If you require any special diet or have any allergies, you must communicate this in writing in advance.

- A cook or sailor is not included (this service has an additional cost), so it is the responsibility of each person to collaborate with the group in preparing meals and other tasks related to the order, cleanliness and safety of the sailboat in order to have the best experience.

-We will do this trip with a minimum group of 5 and a maximum of 7 people plus the Captain, to fully enjoy the large spaces and comfort of this great sailboat, and to get the most out of the workshops and practices. Smaller groups may be confirmed exceptionally.

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Boat details

Powerful, elegant and comfortable Dufour 525 Grand Large. An ocean-going sailboat with superior features and finishes, with a premium specification that includes a generator, hot-cold air conditioning, a watermaker, washing machine, dishwasher, Bosé speakers... as well as a great capacity for autonomy.

The interior is equipped with 3 spacious cabins (suite type forward) with large closets and shelves, two complete toilets (electric and with hot and cold water showers), as well as a large convertible lounge that adds 2 bunk beds, where you can sleep comfortably. in total 8 people. Additionally, it has an independent crew cabin with a third full bathroom.

Outside, its clean and spacious lines are complemented by a magnificent teak deck, with 2 sundecks, one forward and one aft, each for 4 people. In short, it is a large full-equipment sailboat, Dufourt's flagship, with which you will enjoy the pleasure of sailing in paradisiacal settings with high safety and comfort with your family or friends.

General characteristics

- Measurements: overall length 15.32m, beam 4.90m and draft: 2.3m
- Ballast: 4.85 tons
- Displacement: 16.2 tons
- Fuel tanks: 500 liters (2x250l)
- Water tanks: 3x185 (555 l)
- Engine: Volvo Penta D3-110 kW
- Main propeller: 3 folding blades
- Bow thruster: Maxpower retractable
- Alternator: 114AH
- Generator: Fisher Panda 8000 6.8KW
- Chargers: Cristec, Fast Inverter: Power 1200W
- Air conditioning and heating: Dometic Cruiseair with outlets in the living room and 3 cabins
- Water treatment plant: Desalination plant D60BY 60 L/h*
- Water heater: Quick Inox Platform
-Electric bathing platform with aft shower
-Dispatched in sixth list: zone 2 (up to 12 people on board)

Rig

- Sparcraft mast and boom
- Sparcraft Ocean retractable bowsprit with tack line to cockpit
- North Sails cruising laminated mainsail
- Furling cruiser genoa North Sails
- Elvstrom 2010 furling gennaker
- I'm flying
- Elvstrom bad weather jib
- Elvstrom Storm Jib
- Battened mainsail Elvstrom dacron
- Furlex Seldon 404s genoa furler

winches

- 2 main German Harken 53 ST winches
- 2x Harken 60.2 ST electric genoa winches 2x spinnaker
- 1 Harken 48 ST electric starboard halyard winch
- 1 Harken 48 ST port halyard winch

navigation equipment

- VHF ICOM Marine IC-M505 with remote control in cockpit and BoseMC-Murdo ICS speaker
- Navtex Computer Nav6 and Monitor 15
- TinyBytetransceiver AIS wireless keyboard logitech2
- Raymarine ST602 tridata. Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot and Raymarine E80 Plotter
- Raymarine radar and tablet with Navionics

Accommodation

It is a sailboat designed to offer a great navigation experience, comfort and enjoyment for 6 to 8 people overnight and up to 12 people including the crew during daytime navigation.

The interior, with high-quality furniture, in Moabi and Wenge wood, is equipped with 3 spacious cabins (suite type forward) with ample closets and shelves, two complete toilets (electric and with hot water showers), as well as a large convertible saloon that adds 2 berths (for crew or passengers), where a total of 8 people can sleep comfortably. Additionally, it has an independent crew cabin with a third complete bathroom, which is usually used as a sail locker.

The kitchen, distributed in 3 large spaces, has a Corian® work surface with a raised anti-heeling edge in wood. It has a double sink with a synthetic resin lid. 3-burner gas cooker with oven/grill type "Bretagne Evolution" in cardan with stainless steel handrail and safety fixing anchor. A fridge with front cover 130L. A second 175L fridge with freezer, plus a 100L freezer. The service is completed by an Electrolux Arthur Martin MD30 dishwasher, a 1200W ENO microwave, a Tefal toaster, a bottle rack and complete Dufourt crockery for 10 people.

Daily rest is guaranteed with Calipso comfort mattresses with wooden slatted base, fans, as well as a large space in cabinets and shelves, LED reading lights, openable deck hatches, ventilation, black-out blinds and mosquito nets in each cabin.

All this is complemented by 12v-220V plugs. BOSE-Lifestyle DVD 5.1 dolby surround. Sharp Aquos TV and large storage spaces throughout the boat.

*This description may not be exact or may have changed due to subsequent changes. The use of some services such as the dishwasher, TV or air conditioning may be restricted to the port or at certain times at the discretion of the skipper. The owner/skipper is not responsible if any element or accessory described is damaged just before or during the departure.

SERVICES

Rental for cruises and crossings, regattas, hourly rides, Charter day, sunrises, sunsets, ashes at sea, celebrations, etc. Ask us and we will organize a personalized quality service for you.

Specifications

Model: Dufour Yachts - 525 Grand Large
Capacity: 11 spots
Length: 15.32 m
Cabins: 3
Year: 2008
Bathrooms: 3

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
Wind equipment
EPIRB
Generator
Tender
Bow thruster
Shower
Bimini
Fishing rods
HI-FI equipment
TV
Equipo de snorkel

5 · 99 reviews

Travesía y Prácticas de Navegación en Gran Velero: Valencia-Columbretes +110 MN

Ramón B

June of 2025

Thank you very much Ignacio for the excellent trip to Columbretes. Everything was perfectly organized. In addition to the pleasant company, I had the opportunity to learn a lot, reinforcing what I knew about the PER and starting to gain some practical experience. I would definitely like to participate in other sailboat trips so that I can continue my learning and at the same time be able to enjoy the unparalleled destinations offered by the Mediterranean.

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Travesía y Prácticas en Gran Velero: Rosas-Marsella-Niza desde Valencia +500MN

Karin Elisa

May of 2025

Para esta extraordinaria travesía nocturna del Golfe de Lyon, la prudencia, la cautela, la previsión, el empuje y las decisionses superbuenas de Ignacio hicieron que fuera una experiencia increíblemente agradable y segura. It is a mezcla de professionalidad en la navegación y empatía en la creación de equipos,Merci Ignacio

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Reply from Ignacio

Gracias Karen, has sido a placer tenerte a bordo. Quiero destacar tus buenas aptitudes como patrona: sensatez, valentía, previsión, colaboración, liderazgo, aprendizaje... Has sido una gran ayuda y una persona essential en la tripulación de this gran travesía. Good luck and good luck with your friends ;)

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Travesía y Prácticas en Gran Velero: Rosas-Marsella-Niza desde Valencia +500MN

jaime

May of 2025

Excellent journey with a lot of learning and a journey that mixes challenges with great rewards. Ignacio is very experienced and dedicated to teaching, ideal for beginners and even experienced navigators.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Jaime, delighted to have shared this journey with you. I highlight your ability to adapt and your desire to learn, I'm sure you're going to be a great boss. Best of luck buddy, until the next voyages;)

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Travesía y Prácticas de Navegación en Gran Velero: Valencia-Columbretes +110 MN

sonia

May of 2025

All great, highly recommended

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Sonia, Yuhi, you have been wonderful crew members, always learning, collaborating and enjoying this journey with the group. Good bow;)

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Travesía y Prácticas de Navegación en Gran Velero: Valencia-Columbretes +110 MN

Carmen

May of 2025

Excellent experience and everything very well organized. Nacho is super didactic and patient, very attentive to answering all our questions and explaining each step clearly. He made me feel very safe at all times, and he also conveys to you his great passion for sailing. Thank you!!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Carmen, it has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. I want to highlight your good character and attitude at all times to learn and collaborate with the group both in the maneuver and in the tasks on board. Good winds partner;)

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Travesía y Prácticas de Navegación en Gran Velero: Valencia-Columbretes +110 MN

Jorge

May of 2025

Fantastic weekend with Nacho.
Educational and close, and has a wonderful boat
A great pattern.
Recommended 100%

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Jorge, it has been a pleasure to share this journey together. I want to highlight your collaboration with the group and your active participation in both learning and maneuvering, as well as your good attitude and sense of humor. Good winds buddy, until other trips;)

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