From Gijón to the stars by sailboat

An experience of navigation and astronomy in the Cantabrian night sky.

Spaces Available

8 Seats

Duration

3 hours

Embarkation/Disembarkation

Marina Yates, Gijón

Format

Plaza a Plaza / Exclusive boat

Setting sail in search of the darkest skies

The sea is a refuge where you can still see the stars.
On this excursion you will see the beautiful sunset of Gijón aboard a sailboat.
When the stars come out, you will learn to locate constellations and calculate your position with binoculars and a sextant.
And, back on land, you will approach the most impressive stars with a professional telescope.

In adverse weather conditions, rescheduling to the day or 80% reimbursement will be made.

Activity supplier: Escuela Náutica Azimut

Languages available: English and Spanish

Location: Marina Yates, Gijón

Includes:

Exclusive boat

Fuel

Compulsory Travelers Insurance

From
120€
/persona

Professional observation material

You will learn how to use the planisphere and the sextant.
You will also contemplate the constellations with astronomical binoculars.

Guides in the sea and sky

You will be taken by boat skippers and Starlight monitors.
They will teach you curiosities about the sky and astronavigation.

Virtual Reality

Let us take you on a journey into the past with our virtual reality experience.
Our ship will travel back to the 16th century to discover how sailors used the stars to calculate their position and guide their ships.
Available from June!

Discover curiosities of the sky

You will learn how to position yourself in the night sky and navigate by following the stars.

Sail under unique skies

Get away from light pollution to see the sky with all its intensity.

Back to the mainland

We will take a closer look at the stars with a state-of-the-art telescope.

This is the plan:

At sunset

Boarding and briefing

  • We met at sunset at the Marina Yates dock (Gijón).
  • We will make a first astronomical explanation of everything we are going to observe during the night.
  • We will set sail with the colors of the sunset.
In the twilight

Navigation and observation

  • We will move away from the coast as we watch the first stars come out
  • We will compare the differences between civil, nautical and astronomical sunset.
  • We will make observations with the sextant and binoculars.
  • We will return to the port to observe the interesting stars of the night with the telescope mounted on land

And above all, we will enjoy the galactic views!
You will be able to take food and drinks on board if you want to have dinner during the activity   When you book we will send you a Voucher with all the details: schedule, meeting point, contact phone numbers and some recommendations.

We will sail in one of our boats: Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 331 – Sailboat of 10 m in lengthNorthWind 38 – Sailboat of 11.70 m in length

 

Boat specifications:

Length 10-12 m

Beam 3.50 m

Up to 8 persons

3 Cabins

1 Bathroom

This boat has:

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Awning

Bathing platform

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Bathroom ladder

Bathtub cushions

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Shower

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Spray hood

Table

Teak deck

Bath towels

Beach towels

Bed linens

Heating

Hot water

USB port

Wi-Fi

Attachment engine

Autopilot

Dinghy

Electric windlass

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GPS

Guides and charts

Probe

VHF

Barbecue

Oven/Stove

Refrigerator

Diving equipment

Fishing equipment

Glasses and tubes

Kayak

Paddle board

Video camera

Mainsail with battens

Regatta sail

Roller genoa

Spinnaker

Pattern

Write to us!
Our astronavigators are here to make your experience unforgettable.
We will help you understand what is included in the price, what the boats are like, how the astronomical activities work and any other questions you may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cancel the previously booked activity?

On each short or long experience page, you have the information and cancellation policy specific to it.
If you still have doubts, you can contact us and we will help you to solve them.

How can I pay at Sea Starlight?

All you have to do is pre-book your activity and fill in the contact information required on the screen.
Shortly, the person in charge of the chosen activity will contact you and will indicate the method of payment (usually by bank transfer or bizum).

If I am going to sail, is it necessary to have any previous experience?

Our experiences are designed for anyone with an interest and no sailing or astronomy experience is required.
Our instructors and skippers love to share their knowledge with all those who visit us.

What should I bring on the day of departure?

Before the activity you will receive a voucher with all the details of your reservation and with the main tips both for sailing and for making observations.
It will depend a lot on the time of the year and the area where you are going to do your activity, but keep in mind that as a general rule, in the sea even in summer it is always advisable to wear several clothes and if we are hot we will remove layers.
Always take some warm clothes for sailing!
The same thing happens when we do observations at night, that although they are months of heat, at night temperatures drop quite a lot and it is preferable to be prepared with a good jacket, a hat to cover our head and even gloves.

Can I hire an exclusive activity?

Of course.
It will depend on the availability in each case but it is very common to reserve a boat for a family or group exclusively.

Is the activity I am going to perform insured?

All our boats are duly registered in List 6 and are covered by Civil Liability Insurance and SOVI (Compulsory Travelers Insurance).
Insurance to cover the typical case of not coming because my grandfather got sick is another matter.
In such cases, you have to take out personal insurance.

Can I get dizzy?

If you tend to get seasick, tell your skipper and he/she will give you some recommendations to avoid seasickness as much as possible, although they are not infallible since each body reacts differently to this situation.

How long is the experience and how is the time distributed on land and at sea?

Although it depends on each territory and especially on weather conditions and sea conditions, the standard is approximately 1 hour of navigation and 2 hours of observation on land.

How will I know where to find the meeting point?

Prior to departure we will send you a Voucher with all the details of your reservation: meeting point, what is included in your trip… and the telephone number of the skipper or instructor.

Will I have telephone coverage during my trip?

Depending on the geographical area you are in, it is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose mobile coverage.

We are an official travel agency

Our vessels have passenger insurance (SOVI).

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