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.
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In the sea, the stars shine in all their intensity.
There you can still do the Camino de Santiago as in the old days: following a route in the firmament.
Imagine spending a week sailing aboard a classic sailboat.
During the day you can swim underwater and admire the scenery.
And at night you will learn to orient yourself by looking at the stars while listening to stories about the Universe.
In addition, your captain will be an international sailor and expert in the Bay of Biscay, who will transmit you his passion for the sea.
On board the ship you will be able to explore every corner of the sky with astronomical binoculars.
You can also experiment with the sextant and the planisphere.
You will learn to identify stars, galaxies and constellations, and to collaborate in navigation.
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!
You will learn how to position yourself in the night sky and navigate by following the stars.
Just a few miles beyond the coast, the light of the cities stops blinding us and we see the sky in all its splendor.
We will spend a week touring the Cantabrian coast, connecting with nature and its rhythms.
We will meet at pontoon H of the Getxo Marina.
When you book we will send you a Voucher with all the details: schedule, meeting point, contact telephone numbers and some recommendations.
On land it is difficult to escape light pollution, but in the Cantabrian Sea we have level 3 skies on the Bortle scale.
The Bortle scale is used to measure sky brightness.
It consists of nine levels ranging from the darkest sky (level 1) to the brightest sky (level 9), always taking into account light pollution.
Each level provides information on the quality of the sky and the objects we can observe.
Thus, a perfect sky for observation would enjoy level 1 and a sky in the center of a big city would enjoy level 9.
Meet the Pottoka, your travel companion This classic sailboat, a 1980 North Wind 40, will be your home and your vehicle for the whole week.
You will be able to relax in the salon, cook, take a dip… And of course, enjoy the breathtaking scenery under the rigging.
Unai Basurko, an expert sailor who has participated in regattas and expeditions all over the planet, will take you there.
Third place in Velux 5 Oceans.
Participant in Vendee Globe.
Captain in expeditions to the Antarctic, Greenland, North Cape…
In addition, he is an Astronomical Monitor certified by the Starlight Foundation.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions we can put you in contact with the skipper.
In the Voucher that we send you previously you will find the data of the skipper/monitor.
We usually form a WhataApp group before setting sail so that you can get to know the rest of the group and the skipper.
You can discuss the shopping list and other logistical aspects of the trip.
It is always possible and if you want to take the opportunity to learn or increase your training this will be the ideal time.
Most of our skippers are also instructors and have thousands of miles under their belts, so they will be happy to share their knowledge with you and you will be able to actively participate in the maneuvers of the yacht.
Sailing at night is a wonderful experience but we must take certain precautions.
It is common for passengers to participate in night watches, but always under the supervision and control of the skipper.
It will be an ideal time to enjoy the stars and constellations.
That way the watches will surely be very short!
It depends a lot on each vessel, specifically on the number of cabins (cabins) available.
Keep in mind that the cabins are usually double cabins and in the “square to square” format it is common to share a cabin with another person.
If you are traveling as a couple, don’t worry, you will have a cabin just for yourselves.
The dinette or saloon is also usually convertible into a bed, although it is the place where the skipper usually sleeps.
We usually say that the shopping list, the stowage of food/drinks and cooking are part of the exciting adventure of sailing.
These tasks are done together but always following the skipper’s advice.
Before setting sail you will receive this advice before going to the supermarket.
Boats are connected to 220v when in port but when sailing they are usually connected to 12v.
Some incorporate generators that can help us to continue having 220v on board even when sailing, but in general, phones, tablets, cameras, and other small devices will never have a problem charging them at 12v or with the help of a cigarette lighter in some cases and in others with a USB directly.
Our ground team will inform you conveniently.
Depending on the geographical area you are in and the miles to travel.
It is likely that on trips away from the coast you may lose cell phone coverage, unless the boat is equipped with satellite telephony, but this is unusual for trips like the ones we do (satellite telephony is more intended for oceanic navigation).
In case of extreme weather, we will arrange other dates for departure.
But remember that you can also cancel as described in the cancellation policy of each experience.
We always try to stick to the planned itinerary, but the weather is part of the sailor and safety is the most important thing for us.
We usually have alternative plans ready when we analyze the forecast and observe that sailing is not going to be safe or comfortable, but if that is not possible either, we postpone the departure for a few hours or schedule another day.
In the worst case scenario, you may cancel the experience.
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The Way of St. James by sea following the Milky Way
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