Journey

Calais – La Rochelle

Get on board the pailebote Pascual Flores and feel the experience of travelling on the restoration of the boat built in 1917. Become part of the crew, using the same sailing techniques, with training on navigation, charts, use of sails, knots, etc. And, above all, feel the sensation of sailing a wooden boat, steered by a pintle.

Departing from the port of Calais and arriving at the port of La Rochelle, this crossing lasts 3 days, corresponding to 540 nautical miles. It will allow you to make an unforgettable voyage across the Celtic Sea to the famous medieval city of La Rochelle, the main trading point between France, England and Spain, as well as America and Africa. You will be able to see the largest nautical port in Europe, from where many regattas start. You can’t miss a visit to the famous towers of the Chaînes and Saint-Nicolas in the old port, of medieval art. Lose yourself in the charming alleys in the heart of the city. An experience that will leave you spellbound on board the Pascual Flores.

Price: 380,00€

Availability: Last places available

Vessel

Pascual Flores

The Pailebote “Pascual Flores” is an original vessel and different from the vessels that sail our waters today. During the first years of its life, the Pailebote was dedicated to the export of fruit, salt and general cargo, both in Mediterranean ports and anchorages, as well as on the north and west coast of Africa. It is 34 metres long, 8 metres wide, has a draught of 3 metres and a total surface area of 415 square metres.

Journey details

Embarking

Disembarkation

Map of the journey

What is included

Navigation
Basic training and workshops
Accident insurance
Bunk berth accommodation in cabin of 4.
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Gift of the boat
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Overnight before the cruise
Night before departure and night on arrival at port
Possibility to embark one day before and one day after

What it does not include

Transport to and from the boat is at your own expense

Sailing on the sailing boats of the Nao Victoria Foundation is a magnificent human, technical and natural experience. You will take part in the sailing watches and experience the camaraderie of people of different ages, cultures and backgrounds, all as fond of the sea and boats as you are. You will learn navigation techniques, manoeuvring, knots and rigging, as well as getting to recognise the main stars and constellations. And all this in a natural environment as different, indomitable and incredibly beautiful as the sea.

A mini adventure full of humanity. My dream since I was a child, to see the sails swell in the wind, with the bow cutting waves up and down. Swallowing the sky, swallowing the sea. I am one of those who never stop, I do not miss even the smallest detail and Nao Victoria and you have filled me. All my nights different, always ecstatic. Captain, crew a 10, volunteers, I have no scale to name your dedication, your courtesy, your bizarreness. Historically well prepared, I now admire even more those heroes who preceded us.

The person who decides to make a voyage aboard the nao Victoria will find: a wooden ship that tries to recreate the feeling of being in one of those primitive ships that achieved such great feats, with a crew of people enthusiastic about sailing, the history of Spain very close, attentive and friendly, which will allow us to participate in all maneuvers and activities.

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Journey: Calais – La Rochelle

Price: 380,00€

Availability: Last places available