Crossing to Columbretes in Great Sailboat

“Gain experience and grow as a sailor”
CROSSES AND NAVIGATION PRACTICES ON A LARGE SAILBOAT: VALENCIA-COLUMBRETES +110MN

Would you like to sail and learn on a large sailboat?
Do you want to gain knowledge, experience and security? Do you want to discover 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 propose a program where you will experience the life of a sailor, the excitement of sailing and the pleasure of discovering a unique environment, in 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 formed by a series of islets (Illa Grossa, Ferrera, Foradada and Carallot) of volcanic origin and of great ecological value. Its settlement in the sea, 80 meters deep, has allowed red coral and a great diversity of marine species to be generated here. We will swim and dive at the bottom of what was once the crater of the volcano. And we will live a magical night under a spectacular starry sky.

It includes different workshops and practices for those who have 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 in the chart, control and tasks on board...), night navigation (guards, lights, AIS, Radar...), sailing navigation (sails, maneuvering, headings, trimming...), anchoring, moorings in port and buoy...

Learn and experience as a sailboat skipper or simply sail and enjoy this great experience.

Plan

BOARDING: At 19:30h. at the Marina Real de Valencia DISEMBARKATION: At 19:30h. at the Marina Real de Valencia

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 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

At around 8am we will enjoy a good breakfast that will give us energy for our return journey. At around 9:30am we will head towards Valencia to put into practice all the sailing theory we learned the day before (course, trim and steering the boat) and if we are lucky we will enjoy a visit from our friends the dolphins. Mid-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. At around 2pm we will again have an aperitif and a good meal after which a pleasant conversation is guaranteed to share the whole experience.

And finally, at around 6:30 p.m. we will arrive at our base 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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THE PRICE INCLUDES:

-The rental of the sailboat with auxiliary boat, professional skipper, insurance, purchase and stowage service (with the Complete Pack) and VAT.

NOT INCLUDED (extras):

-BASIC PACK (Mandatory for complete sailboat rental): Bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 150 Euro

-COMPLETE PACK (Mandatory for sailboat rental by places): Food and drink (full board), bed linen, towels and final cleaning. 75 Eur/pax

-FUEL (sailboat, auxiliary boat and generator): An approximate provision of 25 Eur/pax will be made per place. We will prioritize sailing. In any case it will be adjusted to the amount actually consumed.

-PACK SUITE (Optional for sailboat rental by places): Reserve the large bow cabin with integrated full bathroom. 75 Eur/pax

-SINGLE PACK (Optional for sailboat rental by places)Reserve a superior aft cabin exclusively just for you. 125 Eur/pax

-PACK LAST MINUTE (Optional for sailboat rental by places): When there are no more cabins, you can still get on board spending the night on the comfortable sofa in the living room. -50 Euro

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

-Any other request or need not specified in the price or that would like to be budgeted separately.

CANCELLATIONS AND RETURNS

• Early cancellation cost by the client:

-Before 60 days from the date of shipment, 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 canceled in advance by the owner/skipper:

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

-If a minimum group of 5 confirmed people is not reached (in the case of rental by places), a new date would be agreed or, where appropriate, 100% of the amount paid would be refunded to the client.

-Due to adverse weather, a new date would be agreed or, where appropriate, 100% of the amount paid would be refunded to the client in the form of a credit valid for 1 year, which can be enjoyed by the client directly or by whoever decides and informs.

-Once boarded, a refund in the form of a credit valid for 1 year would only be applicable, if the cancellation occurs for reasons directly attributable to the shipowner or Skipper, not taking into account weather conditions in any case. Said refund would be calculated proportionally to the time or period not ultimately enjoyed, with no additional compensation corresponding.

FORMALIZATION OF RESERVATION AND BOARDING

-According to platform policy.

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

-The group will have the sailboat available during that time to enjoy sailing following the suggested itinerary or any other alternative that they can jointly propose directly to the skipper.

OTHERS

-Complete Pack: The menus are healthy, easy to make and generally adapted to life on board. Soft drinks, beers and wine are included. You don't have to worry about deciding the ingredients and making the purchase. This service is included. If you require any type of special diet or have any allergies, you must communicate in writing in advance.

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

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

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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 · 33 reviews

Jesús Angel

October of 2024

Ignacio is a great and experienced Captain and is very didactic, respectful and responsible with everyone. We have learned a lot and the journey has been perfect.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you, Jesus. I have loved having you on board on this journey. You certainly have the makings of a Captain and I am sure you will be a great Professional Skipper: good attitude, ability to learn, vocation for service... Fair winds, mate!

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anna

October of 2024

My experience has been wonderful. Ignacio gives sailing workshops that clarify many doubts and shortcomings that are taken for granted when you take the PER exam. The route to Columbretes is very good and beautiful (except for a little more wind, something that Ignacio could not influence). I will definitely repeat it!!!'

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Reply from Ignacio

It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. I want to highlight your good attitude at all times to learn and enhance the good atmosphere in the group. Good bow, companion!

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Jesús

May of 2024

I will repeat, that says it all. Very professional, he explains everything in great detail and cares about the crew and the navigation plan at all times.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Jesus! It has been a pleasure to share this journey on the sailboat with you. I want to highlight your good attitude at all times: sense of humor, desire to learn, collaboration in maneuvers and tasks on board... great skipper!! Good luck mate, until other voyages...

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Carlos

May of 2024

Spectacular as always! It is the second time that I go with Ignacio to Columbretes. This time we had less luck with the wind but Ignacio kept us very entertained with the many workshops and knowledge of navigation. Even so, we were able to sail a good stretch and visit the Grossa Island of Columbretes.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Carlos! It is a pleasure to have sailed with you once again. I want to highlight your good attitudes as a skipper, collaborating at all times in the management of the sailboat and in the tasks of navigation, in addition to your interest in continuing to learn and grow as a sailor. Good winds mate ;)

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Javier

May of 2024

If you are looking to improve your navigation knowledge, this is a perfect option.
Ignacio has a fantastic attitude and pedagogical method and wants you not only to learn everything an employer needs to know but also why you have to do it that way.
Thank you and see you soon.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Javier! I have loved sharing this journey on the sailboat with you. I highlight your skills as a skipper, especially your desire to continue improving and your collaboration with the group in the different maneuvers and tasks on board. Good luck mate, until other voyages...

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javier

April of 2024

A fantastic experience with Ignacio!! The whole weekend has been very educational, and we had a great weekend of sailing!!!

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Javier, it has been a pleasure to share this experience on the sailboat. I want to highlight both you and Fran your good disposition and aptitudes as the good Captains that you are, in addition to your desire to learn and collaborate at all times. Good luck mates ;)

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