POSIDONIA LAB

Students will enjoy a trip on the schooner the Cervantes Saavedra through the waters of Formentera. Over six days sailing, those aboard will learn about marine biology, how to tie sailing knots, handle the ship’s sails, use navigation charts and experiment in our marine laboratory. All this in an environment where they will work on social skills and leadership.

They may, optionally and at additional cost (see prices), obtain their official diving qualification with the prestigious Marine Biologist Manuel San Félix, National Geographic explorer.

 

 

DURATION AND DATES:

  • Posidonia Lab Children’s camps: registration open, June 29 to July 4.
  • Posidonia Lab Adults: Registration is open to book dates for the months of July, September and October.
  • Posidonia Lab Families: Registration is open to book dates for the months of July, September and October.

What is learned on the course:

  • Marine biology
  • Sailing knots
  • Handle the sails of the boat.
  • Use navigation charts
  • Official Diving Qualification (optional)

Who is it aimed at:

This voyage is aimed at all those interested in obtaining a recreational diving qualification, enjoying navigation and watchkeeping on a historic sailing vessel.

Timetable:

08.30 – 09.30h

Start of the day and breakfast.

10.00 – 11.30h

Theoretical – practical lessons for the diving course.

12.00 – 13.30h

Theoretical – practical lessons for the diving course.

13.30 – 14.30h

Lunch.

14.30 – 16.30h

Free time.

16.30 – 18.00h

Map reading, navigation and marine biology workshops.

18.00 – 19.00h

Water sports.

19.00 – 20.00h

Dinner.

OUTINGS AND FACILITIES:

The course takes place on the schooner the Cervantes Saavedra.

The proposed outings include a visit to Ibiza’s historic quarter and a visit to the Illetes Natural Park Reserve.

On each outing the protagonists will be accompanied by SEK professionals and diving instructors from the Vellmari Center of Formentera.

Captain’s Suggestions

  • The sailing times, timetables and places of anchorage are provisional and are subject to possible changes according to the sailing conditions and subject to the captain’s discretion, who, based on this, could delay the departure or bring forward the return.
  • Sailing experience is not required.
  • Suitable for children (recommended minimum age 8 years old).
  • Appropriate footwear must be worn on the deck of the boat (deck shoes or sneakers with a light-coloured sole. No heels).
  • Music can be played in the aft bar, as well as on the upper deck, as long as there are no drills happening at the time and respecting the rest of the crew and neighbouring ships in the coves.
  • Meals are self-service normally in two shifts.
  • Safety regulations must be observed at all times.

Materials

Materials:

  • Comfortable clothes.
  • Warm clothing.
  • White sole deck shoes
  • Cap
  • Cotton t-shirts
  • Sweatshirt
  • Nautical or waterproof jacket
  • Aqua shoes.
  • Shorts
  • Swimwear
  • Sunglasses
  • Suncream
  • Pareo
  • Sleeping bag to watch sunrises and watch projections on the sails
  • Exercise mat
  • Thick socks for deck nights
  • Navy blue beach towel
  • Bring flexible and / or folding travel bags (avoid rigid suitcases).

More information:

General Information:
info@goletacervantes.es

Coordinator:
fmartinez@ucjc.edu

Technical issues:
capitan@goletacervantes.es

DURATION AND DATES:

  • Posidonia Lab Children’s camps: registration open, June 29 to July 4.
  • Posidonia Lab Adults: Registration is open to book dates for the months of July, September and October.
  • Posidonia Lab Families: Registration is open to book dates for the months of July, September and October.