Route
The practice starts and finishes in the port of Ibiza. The route is free and is planned by the crew together with the instructor.
The Balearic archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea is located 240 km east of Valencia. The islands are famous for their nature, beaches and wonderful climate and are one of the most attractive tourist areas in Spain.
Marinas where charter companies' yachts are located are located on all major islands - Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera. Travel routes depend on how much time you have: a week, two or three, and on your yachting experience and, of course, on the weather.
Ibiza
The island is 40 miles from Mallorca by sea. It is known for its excellent harbours and beaches. There are many restaurants, small shops and plenty of opportunities for nightlife. Ibiza’s two archaeological museums contain the best collections of Carthaginian art in the world. It was they who gave them the name Pitiuses – the pine-covered islands. Today, more than three thousand years later, the hillsides are still covered with evergreen trees. In the relatively small area of the island, only 572 square kilometres, you will find a beach to suit your taste: it can be a secluded corner hidden between the cliffs or a fully equipped recreation area. Thanks to its purity and tranquility, the island’s waters are an ideal place for a variety of water sports, including scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, jet skiing and water skiing. The underwater world is very interesting and varied, and twenty diving schools and a decompression chamber, operating all year round, ensure the safety of these trips.
Formentera
A few miles to the south is Formentera. It is accessible only by sea from Ibiza. Here, along the entire coast, there are sandy beaches with date palms and crystal clear waters. The island of Fermentera has preserved its natural splendor and pristine nature to this day. According to experts, the sea water of these places is the cleanest water in the entire Mediterranean. This island is called "the last paradise". The small island, about 80 square kilometers in area, is separated from Ibiza by a strait 11 miles wide. With the exception of two small rocky capes, La Mola and Cap de Barbaria, it is almost flat. There is only one settlement - Sant Frances de Formentera.
Formentera's small size and sand distribution make it a great destination for tourists who prefer solitude and peace. Fortunately, harmony between the environment and its own resources and between modernity and tradition has been preserved here.
Sample program
- Yacht structure and marine terminology in English and Russian (so that you can communicate with the charter company and understand the commands of a foreign skipper)
- Preparing for going to sea (check-in, yacht inspection, food shopping)
- Work on deck (sail adjustment, sail changes, heeling and heeling)
- Work at the helm (command and taxiing)
- Navigation
- Planning the transition
- Performing maneuvers (MOB and tacks and gybes)
- How to act in an emergency
- Moorings, anchoring
- What the textbooks don't write about or Good seamanship
What's included in the price
- Place on the yacht in a double cabin;
- Skipper/Instructor and IYT training;
- Cleaning, bed linen;
- Harbor parking, water / electricity;
- Refueling the yacht with fuel.
Additional expenses:
- Personal insurance;
- Visa;
- Meals (approximately 100 euros per person per week);
- The price does not include transfers and flights.
*Deposit of 2000 euros, based on 6 people on the yacht, approximately 350 euros per person. Collected in cash by the skipper on the first day. Returned by the skipper in full if there are no breakdowns. Any breakdowns/expenses are covered equally by all participants on the yacht, regardless of fault.
How to get involved
Write to us right now to clarify the current availability and reserve your place. When booking through an online consultant, you will receive 5% discount.
