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CROSSES AND NAVIGATION PRACTICES ON A LARGE SAILBOAT: COLUMBRETES, EBRO DELTA, LEVANTINE COAST +175MN: “Gain experience and grow as a sailor”

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 some of the main jewels of our coasts, in a modern Dufourt 525 Grand Large. A large sailboat, ideal for learning and enjoying with great safety and comfort.

We propose a program where you will experience the life of a sailor, the excitement of sailing and the pleasure of discovering some of the main jewels of our coasts, in a modern Dufourt 525 Grand Large. A large sailboat, ideal for learning and enjoying with great safety and comfort.

We will sail through Columbretes, one of the most spectacular nature reserves in the Mediterranean. An archipelago formed by a series of islets of volcanic origin and of great ecological value where we will spend a full day to enjoy a spectacular night under the stars. The Ebro Delta, a natural park and one of the places with the purest and richest landscape on the Catalan coast. Here we will have the opportunity to taste, moored in the Musclarium, some of the delicacies of its bay: Mussels and oysters. And we will enjoy a beautiful sunset and bird watching. Peñíscola, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. We will anchor in front of the impressive castle-fortress of Papa Luna that stands on a rock 64 m above the blue sea. The Sierra de Irta, one of the most virgin and impressive coastlines on the Valencian coast. And Oropesa del Mar, a municipality with a great variety of landscapes and culture.

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...), coastal navigation (dangers, markings and beacons, delays, headings...), anchoring, moorings in port and buoy, meteorology (applications), basic ropes and much more.

Learn and experience as a sailboat skipper for 5 days or simply sail and enjoy this great experience.
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  • Plan
    • BOARDING: At 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Marina of Valencia
    • DISEMBARKATION: At 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Marina of Valencia

    1st RAIL: VALENCIA-COLUMBRETES (52MN)

    Welcome and boarding at the Royal Marina of Valencia at the indicated time. The sailboat is already perfectly stowed and prepared to sail, so after settling in, we will have a first “GOVERNMENT, SECURITY AND NIGHT NAVIGATION WORKSHOP”. And already well prepared, after dinner, around 11:00 p.m., we will head to the Columbretes Islands to live the experience of a night cruise under the light of the moon and stars. We will do navigation watches in shifts, positioning ourselves on the chart and reviewing the indicators and safety elements every 2 hours.

    2nd SINGLE: COLUMBRETES

    The Columbretes Islands are one of the most spectacular nature reserves in the Mediterranean. An archipelago formed by a series of islets of volcanic origin grouped under four names: Illa Grossa, Ferrera, Foradada and Carallot. In total, 19 hectares 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 on the bottom of what was once the crater of the volcano where we can now enjoy its life: tiny colorful fish and larger ones such as grouper, croaker or even if we are lucky, we will see a sea turtle. Among the vegetation and native fauna we will find the margalló palm tree, and up to 10 species of endemic insects or reptiles, especially its famous lizards.

    Around 08:00 we will practice mooring to one of the buoys on Grossa Island, the crater of a submerged volcano, since anchoring is prohibited as it is a protected area. After a good breakfast, we will discuss the program and distribute the tasks on board, and then take a bath or simply relax and enjoy the landscape. At 11am we will go ashore with the inflatable boat to learn about the fauna, flora and history of these refuge islands, on a curious guided tour. Around 1:00 p.m. we can snorkel to observe the varied underwater life and a spectacular volcanic bottom. Around 2pm we will enjoy the aperitif and after a tasty meal on board we will have free time. And in the afternoon we will have a new “SAILING NAVIGATION WORKSHOP”, to put it into practice during our next voyages. When the sun goes down, we will enjoy the senses in this unique place. And after a good dinner we will identify some of the most important stars for sailors lying on the deck of the ship. Or we will simply let the imagination fly that a lost islet under a starry sky awakens.

    3rd ROUTE: COLUMBRETES-DELTA DEL EBRO (42MN)

    Today we will get up early, around 6:00 to continue practicing all the theory of governance, safety and sailing navigation learned so far, heading to San Carles de la Rápita, in the heart of the Ebro Delta. A natural park and one of the places with the purest and richest landscape of the Catalan coast. During this journey we will also have a “COASTAL NAVIGATION WORKSHOP”. Sailing on the high seas and then entering the Delta natural park will offer us very good possibilities to practice everything we have learned so far.

    Around 1:30 p.m. we will moor at the Musclarium, within the Alfacs bay, one of the largest bays in Europe, within a Biosphere Reserve. There we can taste some of the jewels of the bay: Mussels, oysters, seafood and fresh fish. Because not everything is going to be sailing. After eating, we will remain anchored in the bay to enjoy bird watching, especially flamingos, and an extraordinary sunset. As an alternative, we could enter the port and take a good walk along the coast, in the late afternoon.

    4TH ROUTE: EBRO-OROPESA DELTA (39MN)

    Around 8:00 a.m., we will cast off and raise sails, heading to Peñíscola, considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. During the course of this journey we will have a new “METEOROLOGY WORKSHOP”. Around 10:30 a.m., in front of the impressive Papa Luna castle-fortress that stands on a rock 64 m above the blue sea, we will put into practice the anchoring technique, to relax in this magnificent environment for a long time.

    Then we will weigh anchor to begin to contemplate the beauty of one of the most virgin coastal mountain ranges on the Valencian coast, the Irta mountain range, which ends in the sea on a low rocky coast and in some points, high cliffs, before arriving to Oropesa del Mar where we will moor in its port to discover, during the afternoon, a municipality with a great variety of landscape and culture: La Concha beach or its Castle, occupied throughout history by characters such as El Cid or the King Jaume I The Conqueror, well worth a visit. We will spend the night here.

    5TH RAIL: OROPESA-VALENCIA (42MN)

    Around 7:30 a.m. we will begin our last voyage that will take us back to the Royal Marina of Valencia, passing through the well-known coastal municipalities of Canet de Berenguer, where we will anchor to enjoy its waters, and Puebla de Farnals.
    We will take advantage of navigation to learn at least 4 basic knots in a last “ROBE WORKSHOP”. Around 5pm we will finally moor in Valencia and say goodbye to what will surely have been a great shared experience.

    *The proposed program could vary depending on the weather or at the group's suggestion.
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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 rental by places): Food and drink, bedding, towels and final cleaning. 95 Eur/pax

-PACK SUITE (Optional for rental by places): Reserve the large bow cabin with integrated full bathroom. 95 Eur/pax

-SINGLE PACK (Optional for rental by places): Reserve a superior aft cabin exclusively just for you. 245 Eur/pax

-PACK LAST MINUTE (Optional for rental by places): When there are no more cabins, you can still come on board spending the night on the comfortable sofa in the living room. -125 Euro

-FUEL (sailboat, auxiliary boat and generator): An approximate provision of 55 Eur/pax will be made. We will prioritize sailing. In any case it will be adjusted to the amount actually consumed.

-MOORINGS IN PORTS OR BUOYS: An approximate provision of 10 Eur/pax will be made. adjusting in the same way.

-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.

-The extra complimentary night will be confirmed prior to boarding depending on the availability of the sailboat. If this is not possible, disembarkation will take place on the day of arrival at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Marina of Valencia.
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Meet Ignacio, the skipper
Verified professional skipper 65 reviews At Sailwiz since 2022
Owner, Captain and Professional Skipper. Passionate about the sea, people and life. It moves me to create experiences and share them. The sea offers many possibilities to enjoy, learn and grow as a sailor and as a person. There is so much to discover! Gaining time to life and life to time... Will you come with me?
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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.
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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

Additional Information

Included
  • Insurance
  • Professional skipper
  • Tender
Not included
  • Costs of mooring and anchoring
  • Meals on board
  • Bed linens
  • Gas
Payment methods
  • Credit/debit card
  • Wire transfer

5 · 65 reviews

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    Victor
    March of 2024
    Captain, boat and voyage highly recommended. Above all, he highlights how professional and educational the trip was. We leave with a very good taste in our mouths, if we can we will repeat without a doubt.
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    Reply from Ignacio
    Thank you Victor, Noe, it has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. I would like to highlight your desire to learn, your good attitude at all times and your ability to socialize and collaborate with the group, undoubtedly the skills of good employers. Good luck mates ;)
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    Isaac
    December of 2023
    Excellent, a great boat and a great professional. The evaluations fall short, he far exceeded our expectations. Great skipper who hides a great person. Very educational, attentive and coordinated. Enormous ability to explain, clearly and with practical examples. It ensures everyone's participation and comfort.
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    Reply from Ignacio
    Thank you very much Isaac! It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you. You have the makings of a skipper: passion for the sea, willingness to learn, spirit of improvement, prudence, always attentive to the boat and the crew... I have loved Victoria's spirit and joy at all times. Good luck mate ;)
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    Jose Antonio
    December of 2023
    Do you want an incredible adventure at sea? Rent with Ignacio, the best captain, and his sailboat, a blast. You will learn, have fun and see amazing things. You will receive masterful training. You will sail at night. You will have a unique experience, fortunately repeatable :) I will repeat it in Sardinia guys!
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    Reply from Ignacio
    Thank you José Antonio, it has been a pleasure to share this journey with you aboard the sailboat. I want to highlight your skills and attitudes as a skipper, learning practically at all times, participating in maneuvers and other navigation tasks and contributing to the excellent atmosphere in the group ;)
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    Javier
    November of 2023
    Professional, methodical and demanding sailor, with many miles sailed and outstanding pedagogical skills. He has carried out with fair judgment and meticulous professionalism the tasks of captain of the ship and teacher, maintaining the difficult balance that allows enjoying, learning and interacting on board. Forge marine futures.
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    Reply from Ignacio
    Javier, thank you very much! It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you aboard the sailboat. I want to highlight your curiosity and attitude to learn, collaborate and enjoy the experience with maximum intensity, in addition to your contribution to the good atmosphere of the group. Pattern wood and growing. Good luck mate ;)
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    Juan Francisco
    November of 2023
    Excellent organization by our captain. An unforgettable Voyage feeling complete security throughout in which the captain's great experience is evident. You don't have to miss this experience!!!
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    Reply from Ignacio
    Thank you very much Paco! It has been great to share this journey with you aboard the sailboat. Your magnificent help and collaboration at all times, in addition to your attitude with your colleagues and willingness to learn, make you an excellent skipper and traveling companion. Good winds ;)
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    Federico
    November of 2023
    A great experience, Ignacio is a tremendously educational Captain, attentive at all times to the crew and adapting to any question or concern of each crew member. A very well-kept boat and an experience that I will repeat if I doubt it.
    Thank you very much Ignacio!!!
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    Reply from Ignacio
    Thank you very much Federico! It has been great sailing with you on board the sailboat. He highlighted your desire to learn, your collaborative attitude, and your knowledge as an employer in continued growth. You have been a great contribution to this experience. Good luck mate ;)
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