Grand Sailing Weekend: Columbretes from Valencia

Some trips are measured in miles and others in sensations.

You will live this experience on a modern Dufour 525 Grand Large, a large sailboat for a small group of people who want to enjoy this adventure with maximum space, comfort and safety.

We will set sail at nightfall, when the coast of Valencia begins to fade and the sea opens up in silence before us.

We will leave the city behind, slowly introducing ourselves to life on board, a sensational experience where everything is suddenly simplified: the sound of the water, the gentle breeze, the sky covered with stars. To sail like this is to leave room for calm, quiet conversation or simply to observe, feel and enjoy.

At dawn, Columbretes will appear on the horizon as an almost unreal place. An ancient volcanic crater surrounded by transparent waters where time seems to stand still. We won't be in a hurry here. Just the pleasure of observing a unique environment, exploring the island, observing the life that inhabits it, taking a refreshing swim or resting on board while the sea envelops everything.

Time will pass slowly, as we create good shared moments together.

And when the sun goes down, when the light transforms everything, that moment will come when you will understand why you came. Because it's not just about a trip, but about how this once-in-a-lifetime experience will make you feel.

We will return to Valencia with the feeling of having truly disconnected. To have experienced something authentic, a true adventure at sea.

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LEARNING:

If you are interested in knowing something about sailing, during the trip you will have the opportunity to learn and practice if you want, living this experience in a more intense way.

BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING:

• Boarding: At 19:00 in the Royal Marina of Valencia.

• Disembarkation: At 18:00 p.m. at the Royal Marina of Valencia.

Plan

FRIDAY.

Welcome on board and accommodation on the sailboat, ready to sail. After a brief introduction to make you feel comfortable and safe, we will begin to disconnect little by little from the ground rhythm.

At nightfall and after dinner, we will set off moorings heading to the Columbretes Islands. We will sail under a starry sky, with the coast slowly disappearing and the open sea enveloping us in a sense of calm and adventure that is difficult to explain.

It will be a quiet journey, ideal for resting, contemplating and letting yourself be carried away by the sound of the sea and the magic of night sailing.

SATURDAY.

At dawn we will arrive at Columbretes, a unique and protected place that seems stuck in time. We will moor in the buoys of Isla Grossa, inside the old volcanic crater, surrounded by transparent waters.

We will have breakfast calmly while enjoying the surroundings, and then we will go ashore and discover the history, fauna and wild essence of these islands on a guided tour.

Back on the ship, the day goes by without haste:

bathing in crystal clear waters, paddle surfing and snorkeling on a volcanic background, moments of reading, rest or simply contemplation.

We will share an aperitif and a meal on board, followed by free time to continue enjoying the environment at your own pace.

At dusk, the light completely transforms the landscape. It's one of those moments that invite you to stop and feel.

At night, after dinner, the sky is filled with stars. From the deck, in silence, we can observe them or simply let ourselves be carried away by the tranquility of being in such a special place.

SUNDAY.

Early in the morning we will start our return to Valencia. The sea, the morning light and the slow pace of the ship mark the beginning of the day.

During the trip we will enjoy the trip without haste: a simple breakfast, moments to chat, read or simply look at the horizon.

Before eating, we will share an aperitif and a meal on board, extending that sense of disconnection that only the sea can provide.

And, if we're lucky, dolphins may accompany us along some stretch of the way.

We will arrive in Valencia in the afternoon, with the feeling of having lived a different, authentic and difficult to forget experience.

*The guided tour does not take place in the months of Dec to Feb. Alternatively, we will do coastal navigation around the natural park or some other complementary workshop.

**The suggested program may change depending on the weather or at 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:

• The rental of the sailboat, professional skipper/skipper, insurance (boat, civil liability, people on board) and VAT.

NOT INCLUDED (extras):

• FULL PACK (Required): Preparation, shopping and stowing, food and drink (full board), bed linen and towels, cleaning and final laundry. All Inclusive 145 EUR/pax

• FUEL (Required). An approximate provision of 20 EUR/pax will be made. We will prioritize sailing. In any case, it will be adjusted to the one actually consumed.

• SUITE PACK (Optional): Reserve the spacious forward cabin with integrated full bathroom. 85 EUR/pax

• SINGLE PACK (Optional): Book an exclusive upper aft cabin just for you. 170 EUR/person

• LAST MINUTE PACK (Optional): When there are no more cabins left, you can still get on board spending the night on the comfortable sofa in the living room. -55 Eur

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

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

CANCELLATIONS AND RETURNS

• Cost of early cancellation by the customer:

-Before 60 days before the date of shipment, 10% of the reservation.

-Between 59 and 30 days before the date of shipment, 50% of the reservation.

-Less than 30 days before the date of shipment, 100% of the reservation.

• If canceled early by the shipowner/skipper:

-For reasons of force majeure, crew indisposition, sailboat safety or any other circumstance, a new date would be agreed or, where appropriate, the customer would be reimbursed for 100% of the amount paid.

-For not reaching a confirmed minimum group of 5 people (in the case of rental by places), a new date would be agreed or, if appropriate, the customer would be reimbursed for 100% of the amount paid.

-Due to adverse weather conditions, a new date would be agreed or, if appropriate, 100% of the amount paid would be reimbursed to the customer in the form of a credit valid for 1 year, which can be enjoyed directly by the customer or whoever he decides and reports.

-Once shipped, only a refund in the form of a credit valid for 1 year would be applicable, if the cancellation occurs for reasons directly attributable to the shipowner or skipper, and weather conditions are not considered in any case. This reimbursement would be calculated in proportion to the time or period not finally enjoyed, and there would be no additional compensation.

FORMALIZATION OF THE RESERVATION AND BOARDING

-According to platform policy.

-Up to 5 days in advance, you can pay directly to the shipowner/skipper for the extras by bank transfer.

-Before boarding, the group will sign the sailboat rental contract for the indicated time, with a professional skipper included.

-During this time, the group will have the sailboat to enjoy sailing following the suggested itinerary or any other that they can alternately propose directly to the skipper.

OTHERS

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

-A 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 meals and other tasks related to the order, cleaning and safety of the sailboat 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 make the most of the large spaces and comfort of this large sailboat, and to 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 oceanic sailboat with superior features and finishes, with a premium specification that includes a generator, hot-cold air conditioning, water purifier, washing machine, dishwasher, Bosé speakers... as well as a great capacity for autonomy.

The interior is equipped with 3 spacious cabins (suite type in the bow) with large closets and shelves, two full toilets (electric and with hot and cold showers), as well as a large convertible living room with 2 bunk beds, where a total of 8 people can sleep comfortably. Additionally, it has a separate sailor cabin with a third full bathroom.

Outside, its clean and spacious lines are complemented by a magnificent teak roof, with 2 solariums, one in the bow and the other in the stern, each for 4 people. In short, it is a large, full-equipped Dufourt flagship sailboat, with which you will enjoy the pleasure of sailing in paradisiacal environments with high safety and comfort with your family or friends.

General characteristics

- Measures: Total length 15.32m, width 4.90m and depth: 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 foldable blades

- Bow propeller: Maxpower retractable

- Alternator: 114AH

- Generator: Fisher Panda 8000 6.8KW

- Chargers: Cristec, Fast Inverter: Power 1200W

- Air conditioning and heating: Dometic Cruiseair with lounge exits and 3 cabins

- Water treatment plant: D60BY 60 L/h* desalination plant

- Water heater: Quick Inox Platform

-Electric bathing platform with aft shower

-Dispatched to the sixth list: Professional sailboat

-Sailing Zone 1: Oceanic all over the world

-Overnight guests: up to 7 + crew

-People without an overnight stay: up to 12 + crew

Rig

- Sparcraft mast and dump

- Sparcraft Ocean retractable chest with an emura line to the bathtub

- North Sails laminated cruise ship

- Genoa North Sails roll-up cruiser

- Elvstrom 2010 roll-up Gennaker

- This is the steering wheel

- Elvstrom bad weather seal

- Elvstrom storm surge

- Elvstrom dacron mainsail with sabers

- Furlex Seldon 404s Genoa winder

Winches

- 2 Harken 53 ST German main winches

- 2x Genova Harken 60.2 ST electric winches 2x spinnaker

- 1 Harken 48 ST starboard electric halyard winch

- 1 Harken 48 ST port halyard winch

Navigation equipment

- ICOM Marine IC-M505 VHF with cabin remote control and BOSEMC-Murdo ICS speaker

- Navtex Nav6 Computer and Monitor 15

- TinyByte Logitech 2 wireless keyboard AIS transceiver

- Raymarine ST602 tridatums. Raymarine ST6002 Autopilot and Raymarine E80 Plotter

- Raymarine radar and tablet with Navionics

Accessories

- 1 11” paddle surf board

- 7 complete snorkel kits

- 1 hanging hammock

- Fast auxiliary boat: 3.3m, rigid floor and Yamaha 15 Cv outboard motor.

Accommodation

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

The interior, with high quality furniture, in Moabi and Wenge wood, is equipped with 3 spacious cabins (suite type in the bow) with large closets and shelves, two complete toilets (electric and with hot water showers), as well as a large convertible lounge that adds 2 bunk beds (for crew or passengers), where a total of 8 people can sleep comfortably. In addition, it has a separate sailor cabin with a third full bathroom, which is usually used as a candle towel.

The kitchen, distributed in 3 large spaces, has a Corian® work surface with raised wooden anti-shoring edge. It has a double sink with a synthetic resin lid. 3-burner gas cooker with “Bretagne Evolution” type oven/grill in gimbal with stainless steel handrails and safety fixing anchor. A 130L fridge with front cover. A second 175L fridge with freezer, in addition to 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 a complete Dufourt crockery for 10 people.

Daily rest is guaranteed with Calipso comfort mattresses with wooden slatted base, fans, as well as large space in closets and shelves, LED reading lights, practical cover hatches, vents, black-out blinds and mosquito nets in each cabin.

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

*This description may not be accurate 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 to certain times at the discretion of the Captain. The Shipowner/Catrón is not responsible if any item or accessory described were damaged just before or during the departure.

SERVICES

Rental for cruises and cruises, regattas, hourly tours, Charter days, sunrises, sunsets, ashes in the sea, celebrations, etc. Ask us and we will organize a personalized quality service.

Specifications

Model: Dufour Yachts - 525 Grand Large
Daytime capacity: 12 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 · 115 reviews

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Pablo

May of 2026

If you like the sea and boats, it's a highly recommended experience. Ignacio is calm, patient, methodical, safe at sea. With a passion for what he does, with a lot of knowledge and experience, and he knows how to transmit them. And the coexistence with all the colleagues was totally smooth and pleasant.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Pablo! It has been a pleasure to share this journey with you aboard the Nomad. I highlight your good attitude at all times with the group, collaborating on tasks and maneuvers, and your desire to learn, all signs of a good boss. Until the next voyages partner.

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Raquel

April of 2026

I couldn't have chosen a captain or a better voyage. Ignacio is a great professional who transmits his passion and knowledge of the sea. I've learned a lot about sailing and about myself. The sailboat is very comfortable and everything is in perfect condition. It has been a wonderful experience and without a doubt, I will repeat

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you very much Raquel! It was lovely to have you on board. I want to highlight your sympathy, predisposition, desire to learn and collaborate, and also your great spirit of improvement. I hope to share future voyages with you. Good companion bow;)

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Rafael David

April of 2026

The experience was extraordinary and 100% recommended.
The boat in perfect condition, the perfect cruise, the choice of route, etc. Perfect as well. The knowledge and proactivity of Ignacio (the skipper) with the entire crew, simply unbeatable.
I recommend it without a doubt and hope to repeat.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you David, it has been a pleasure to share this trip with you on the sailboat. I want to highlight your character as a Captain: leadership, predisposition, resolution... as well as your spirit of collaboration and excellent contributions to the group. Good winds and until the next voyages partner.

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Salvador

April of 2026

An unforgettable experience! The skipper Ignacio, a born leader with a high level of experience in navigation, with an ability to expose inductive material in an effective and easy to understand way. The sailing yacht is a tank in the sea, with a lot of comfort. It far exceeded my expectations.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Salva! I loved having you on board the sailboat, I appreciate that you came from Mexico to sail with me;) I want to highlight your great human quality, your attitude to continuously learn and collaborate with maneuvers and tasks, your contributions to the group and your desire to learn and grow. Good bow partner;)

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Biel

October of 2025

Ignacio very attentive to everyone, aware of the menu and the safety of the crew members

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Biel, it has been a pleasure to share this sailing trip with you. I highly value your willingness and conversation with the group, always encouraging and collaborating. Good bow partner;)

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Diego

October of 2025

Absolute success in choosing Ignacio and his boat for this sailing experience and expanding knowledge. Ignacio is a great sailor with many boards who always opts for the safety of his crew members, good practices and a friendly and continuous learning environment. I will repeat from now on 100%.

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Reply from Ignacio

Thank you Diego! I loved sharing this journey with you. You have brought joy and laughter to the group, and also with an excellent attitude, collaboration and desire to learn. Good bow and until another one, partner;)

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