Taste of the Ocean Malaga-Lanzarote

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If the Atlantic Crossing is the one that has the most appeal, the route out of the Mediterranean (from Malaga to the Canary Islands, approximately 750 nautical miles, including a stop in Morocco) is equally rich in experiences that can be had under sail.

Indeed, this route is often more demanding from a navigation point of view (e.g. the passage over the Strait of Gibraltar), useful and ideal for getting an idea and experiencing what life in the ocean is like before deciding on a longer commitment such as the real Ocean Crossing.

Plan

After leaving Malaga, after about 10-12 hours of sailing, during which you can begin to familiarize yourself with the boat and its maneuvers, you reach Gibraltar. Here, you can disembark for a short tour of the famous rock and its mischievous monkeys that seem to guard it. This stop is a must as a last refueling stop on European soil, both for water and fuel, and for food supplies, before the great leap into the ocean.

Once they set sail from Gibraltar, the first real shifts on board begin, aimed at passing through the Strait and the so-called Pillars of Hercules.

Spain to starboard, Africa to port, the rock, the emotions of mythological and historical tales: passing Gibraltar is always fascinating.

Once you pass the Strait of Gibraltar, you pass the Tarifa lighthouse on the starboard side and enter the ocean: at these latitudes, navigation can become challenging, with weather conditions that can change unexpectedly compared to forecasts, due to possible disturbances in the North Atlantic.

If Aeolus is benevolent, we will encounter the Portuguese trade winds, a north wind that will immediately allow us to experience true ocean sailing.

The first stop will be in Rabat, where we'll check in on Moroccan soil (passport required). Rabat (Morocco's capital) is a beautiful city with a traditional Moroccan feel. Weather permitting, there will be time to stroll through the city's medina, exploring the fabric, spice, and leather merchants, and dine in one of the traditional restaurants.

Once back on board, the route will begin from Rabat towards the south and towards Lanzarote (approximately 450 NM), with a possible intermediate stop in Agadir or other ports, if the navigation requires it.

The first of the Canary Islands to appear on the horizon is La Graciosa, a small and very wild island, perfect for slowly reconnecting with civilization after days of sailing in contact with yourself and the marine environment.

We are now facing the north coast of Lanzarote: after sailing along the island's coastline from the north, we will reach the marina in the southern part of the island where we will disembark (the exact location will obviously be communicated before departure).

Please note: the program being ITINERANT and OCEANIC may be subject to changes in the event of unsuitable sea weather conditions, at the sole discretion of the instructor commander.

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

Food, fuel and ports (obviously the fee per person depends on how many people are on board, the weather and sea conditions and the navigation they allow: from €25 to €35 per person per day)

ASD membership (mandatory)

Comfort pack (mandatory) which includes: final cleaning, use of a gas cylinder and preparation of the galley on board (worth €30 per person or €50 per cabin). Within the foreseen quota, which cannot be separated, the following are also provided (per week) for each cabin: a set of sheets; per person: one face towel + one shower towel for personal hygiene.

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Boat details

Our Sun Odyssey 51 of 15.50 meters, built in the Jeanneau Shipyards. The model of this sailboat is specially made to provide maximum comfort during long stays on board, thanks to the large spaces both indoors and outdoors, without however compromising on performance, giving the maximum during long voyages (such as oceanic ones. Full Moon is therefore a modern, comfortable and fast sailing boat, indicated on the market as an above average model in terms of comfort and safety among standard sailboats.

The boat is equipped with every comfort, tools and equipment to make your stay welcoming and make you live the experience of living in contact with marine wonders in a unique way.
When you are "tired and bored" of swimming in the blue-green Caribbean waters, you can rest or read lulled by the waves, or equip yourself with a fishing rod, steer or photograph, until you enjoy cooking in the dinette.

Here's what you'll find on board:

FOUR DOUBLE CABINS
Ours is a particularly habitable sailboat: it has four guest cabins, each with private bathroom, and one reserved for the crew.
All cabins have double beds, stowage lockers and private shower rooms.

DINETTE AND INTERIORS
The dinette is developed on both sides of the interior of the boat, thanks to the optimal organization of the spaces which, once down the stairs, allow central access completely free from clutter.
Next to the stairs, there is the chart table, complete with the instruments and accessories for navigation: this is the & quot; control cabin & quot ;, to always be left free for the Captain and the area & quot; off limits & quot; for guests on board.
Immediately afterwards, again on the right side, a comfortable U-shaped corner develops, excellent for allowing access and use of the compartment even during navigation. The kitchen area is complete with stove and oven, two cockpit fridges, microwave oven and doors with all the necessary for cooking and setting, from breakfast to lunch, to aperitif and dinner: dishes, pots and casseroles, glasses, cups, containers and much more.
The left side of the dinette comfortably accommodates ten people seated and doors for storing food.

THE EXTERIORS
The cockpit is large and designed in such a way as to make the moments spent reading, resting and looking at the sea or having lunch and dinner in the harbor, losing one's gaze in the blue of the sky and the sea, to the fullest. The comfortable canopy and awning protect the stop in the cockpit even in the hottest hours.
The spaces on deck are wide, comfortable and safe for movement. The stern beach is large and equipped with a retractable floor ladder, to go down comfortably into the sea and enjoy the space coming up from the sea, thanks to the comfortable shower equipped with fresh water.
The large space in the bow, entirely covered in teak, is large and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy relaxation and sunbathing areas for both groups and "moments alone".
The two rudder wheels, placed laterally in the stern, allow easy movements both for guests residing in the cockpit and for the Captain who must move from the stern to the cockpit to control the navigation, combining the use of the winches that govern the sails so much from upwind than from downwind.
In 2021 it underwent a deep refit to make it even safer and more comfortable.

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