Crossing to Columbretes in Great Sailboat

“Gain experience and grow as a sailor”
CROSSING AND NAVIGATION PRACTICES ON A LARGE SAILING BOAT: VALENCIA-COLUMBRETES +110 NM

Would you like to sail and learn on a large sailboat?
Do you want to gain knowledge, experience and confidence? Do you fancy discovering incredible places? Whether you are already a skipper or would like to become one, or you simply want to enjoy the sea and our coasts, come aboard the sailboat!

We offer you a program where you will experience the life of a sailor, the thrill of sailing and the pleasure of discovering a unique environment, on a modern Dufourt 525 Grand Large. A large sailboat, ideal for learning and enjoying with great safety and comfort.

We will sail towards Columbretes, one of the most spectacular nature reserves in the Mediterranean. An archipelago made up of a series of islets (Illa Grossa, la Ferrera, la Foradada and el Carallot) of volcanic origin and of great ecological value. Their settlement in the sea, at a depth of 80 metres, has allowed red coral and a great diversity of marine species to be generated here. We will swim and dive on the bottom of what was once the crater of the volcano. And we will experience a magical night under a spectacular starry sky.

WORKSHOPS AND PRACTICES

It includes different workshops and practices for those who set 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...), night navigation (watches, lights, AIS, Radar...), sailing (sails, maneuvering, courses, trim...), anchoring, mooring in port and at a buoy...

Learn and experience being a sailboat captain or simply sail and enjoy this great experience.

BOARDING AND DISEMBARKATION

• Boarding: At 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Marina of Valencia
• Disembarkation: At 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Marina of Valencia

OTHER PROGRAMS

If the dates don't work for you or the group is full, you may want to take a look at the following programs we have posted on Sailwiz:

CROSSING AND NAVIGATION PRACTICES | ALL YEAR ROUND

• 1 Island | Menorca from Valencia +400 nm
• 1 Island | Mallorca from Valencia +280 nm
• 2 Islands | Columbretes-Ibiza from Valencia +200 nm
• 3 Islands | Ibiza-Formentera-Columbretes from Valencia +250MN
• 5 Islands | Ibiza-Formentera-Cabrera-Mallorca-Columbretes from Valencia +400 mn

CROSSINGS AND NAVIGATION PRACTICES | JUNE ONLY

• Roses-Marseille-Nice from Valencia +500 mn
• Corsica-Sardinia from Nice +425 nm
• Menorca-Mallorca-Valencia from Menorca +275 mn

CRUISES | IN JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

• Ibiza and Formentera from Valencia +240 mn

Plan

FRIDAY

Welcome and boarding. The boat is now perfectly stowed and ready to sail, so after settling in, we will have a first “GOVERNMENT, SAFETY AND NIGHT NAVIGATION WORKSHOP”. And now well prepared, after dinner, at around 11:00 p.m., we will set sail for the Columbretes Islands to experience a night crossing under the light of the moon and the stars. We will take turns keeping watch, positioning ourselves on the chart and checking the indicators and safety elements every 2 hours.

SATURDAY

At around 8:00 a.m. we will practice mooring to one of the buoys on Grossa Island, the crater of the submerged volcano, since anchoring is prohibited as it is a protected area. After a good breakfast, we will discuss the program and divide up the tasks on board, and then go for a swim or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. At 11:00 a.m. we will go ashore with the inflatable to learn about the fauna, flora and history of these refuge islands, on a curious guided tour. At around 1:00 p.m. we will be able to snorkel to observe the varied underwater life and a spectacular volcanic seabed. At around 2:00 p.m. we will enjoy an aperitif and after a tasty meal on board we will have free time. And in the afternoon we will have a new “SAILING WORKSHOP”, to put into practice during our next voyage. As the sun sets, we will enjoy the senses in this unique place. And after a good dinner we will identify, lying on the deck of the sailboat, some of the most important stars for sailors. Or we will simply let our imagination fly, awakened by an island lost under a starry sky.

SUNDAY

We will set off early for Valencia to put into practice throughout the journey the theory of sailing we learned the day before (course, trim and steering the boat). In the middle of the morning we will regain our strength with a light lunch and good coffee while we chat, read or let ourselves be carried away by the emotions transmitted by the sea. And later, as always, an aperitif before a good meal after which a pleasant conversation is guaranteed to share the whole experience. And if we are lucky, we will enjoy a visit from our friends the dolphins.

Finally we will arrive at our home port in Valencia where we will say goodbye to what will surely have been a great shared experience.

*The guided tour does not take place from December to February. Alternatively, we will take a coastal cruise around the natural park or some other complementary workshop.

**The suggested program may change 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. 90 Eur/pax

• FUEL (Mandatory). A provision of approximately 20 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. 130 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. -50 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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Complete boat

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 · 42 reviews

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

Raffaele

May of 2025

The whole weekend was full of moments of learning and active sailing practices in which all crew members had the opportunity to participate, under Ignacio's unsurpassed guidance. It was a great experience to put into practice what was learned in theoretical PER courses, and to remember navigation concepts.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Raffaele, it has been a pleasure to share this journey with Marianna and you. I want to highlight Marianna's good attitude at all times, despite her dizziness, I handle it frankly well, and your collaboration with the group and participation in maneuvers and other on-board tasks. Good bow fellas!

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

Juan

May of 2025

A great boat and a very experienced and very didactic skipper. Las Columbretes is a place that is worthwhile and completes the experience.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Juan, delighted to have shared this journey with you. I want to point out your sense of humor and good attitude, collaborating with tasks, learning and practicing maneuvers at all times. Good bow buddy, see you;)

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

Carlos

May of 2025

Excellent voyage and 100% recommended, to gain experience and confidence, especially if you are already a skipper, Ignacio transmits all his experience very well, you will sail at night, steal sails, etc., and above all many miles

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Carlos, a pleasure to have shared this journey with you aboard the Nomad. I want to highlight your good attitude, desire to learn and collaborate with the crew at all times, both in the tasks and in the maneuvers. Good bow partner;)

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