Our trips remain close to the coast (no more than 12 nautical miles offshore), so mobile and internet coverage is available for the vast majority of the time.\n
\nTo put families at ease, we always provide a direct contact number for any queries or emergencies.\n
\nThat said, to encourage participants to fully immerse themselves in the experience, we recommend limiting mobile device use so they can connect with the sea, their fellow participants and the wider environment \u2014 and with their own inner selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Safety is our top priority. As we always sail close to the coast, we can respond quickly to any incident:\n The adult in charge on board, responsible for both the vessel\u2019s safety and the young people\u2019s well being, is Federico. His background combines nautical expertise with a strong commitment to learning and exploration:\n Our sailing trips takes place aboard a classic 42-foot (12.72-metre) sailing yacht, designed for ocean cruising and built by the prestigious English shipyard Moody.\n The yacht is designed to accommodate 10 people. We have double cabins fitted with bunk beds. Cabin allocation is decided by mutual agreement and organised among the entire crew.\n We sail with caution. Before each leg we analyse weather reports and compare forecasts for wind, swell and rain.\n It\u2019s hard to pin down a single dynamic \u2014 every journey is a living experience: a continual blend of action, discovery and tranquillity.\n Meals are planned to meet the crew\u2019s needs, with a constant focus on nutrition, health enjoyment and quality. We avoid processed foods; there are no soft drinks or alcohol on board. Water is the main drink, with lemonade and occasional isotonic mixes in hot weather.\n At Terra we safeguard our crew\u2019s privacy \u2014 respecting it helps foster a safe environment.\n If you love the idea but are held back by a touch of vertigo, let\u2019s have a chat.
\nImmediate first aid<\/strong>: Federico is trained and experienced in first aid for remote environments (mountain, wilderness and marine), enabling him to provide competent care at once.\n
\nEvacuation protocol<\/strong>: If required, we activate a return to the nearest port in direct coordination with the harbour Master\u2019s Office and emergency services.\n
\nMedical cover<\/strong>: We hold specific accident insurance for outdoor youth activities that covers medical emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nSailing experience<\/strong>: He began sailing at 14, over 35 years ago, and holds the official qualifications to command vessels up to 24 metres (80 ft).\n
\nEducational background<\/strong>: More than 25 years\u2019 experience in Waldorf education and active learning methodologies, with a focus on respectful youth development.\n
\nSafety and emergencies<\/strong>: Experienced in accident management in remote environments (Wilderness First Responder).\n
\nGroup leadership<\/strong>: Since the age of 17 he has taken part in camps, trips and expeditions \u2014 first as crew, then as counsellor and coordinator.\n
\nHuman Perspective<\/strong>: He is a father and has been supporting his own children through their development for the past 18 years.\n
\nThe support team<\/strong>\n
\nFederico no est\u00e1 solo. Contamos con un segundo a bordo: un joven \u00abcounselor\u00bb que ya ha navegado con nosotros en viajes anteriores. A sus 18 a\u00f1os, aporta la cercan\u00eda de su generaci\u00f3n y una s\u00f3lida experiencia de m\u00e1s de 1.000 millas n\u00e1uticas en su haber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nIts ketch rig \u2014 two masts, main and mizzen \u2014 gives the yacht exceptional stability and safety, making life on board very comfortable. It offers double cabins, two bathrooms, a fully equipped galley and a spacious, light filled saloon.\n
\nMore than just a vessel, it is a cosy little home at sea, meticulously maintained to ensure maximum safety in all weather and on every voyage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nWhat's included?<\/strong>We provide fitted sheets and pillows.\n
\nWhat should they bring?<\/strong>Each crew member must bring their own sleeping bag.\n
\nSpecial arrangements<\/strong>: if travel or luggage restrictions make it difficult to bring a sleeping bag, tell us and we will find a solution.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nIf conditions aren\u2019t favourable, we wait in port.\n
\nThis is not a setback but an opportunity: we use the time for alternative activities, local exploration or practical tasks related to life on board that sailing\u2019s rhythm sometimes precludes. The group\u2019s safety and well being always take precedence over the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nWe do not follow a set curriculum; we believe in a context where information is a tool for action and learning happens through doing. Whether plotting a course, reading weather reports, hoisting sails or securing a rope, the young people naturally apply algebra, geometry, physics and statistics in practical ways.\n
\nTo ensure this, groups are limited to six members, so each young person has the space and time to find their place.\n
\nWhat will we do during the trip?\n
\nThe programme draws on life at sea itself:\n
\nNavigation and technical skills<\/strong>: Route planning, interpreting wind conditions, reading nautical charts, manoeuvres (steering, anchoring and mooring), and seamanship!\n
\nCommunity spirit and responsibility<\/strong>: Team cooking, tidying, boat maintenance and coordination meetings.\n
\nExplore and enjoyment<\/strong>: Excursions ashore, amazing island and beach visits, stand-up-paddleboarding and snorkelling.\n
\nFor overnight stays we strike a balance between comfort and adventure: roughly half our nights are spent in port, the rest at anchor in stunning locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nOur proposal for the daily menu:<\/strong>:\n
\n– Desayuno: Copos de avena, frutos secos y fruta fresca, pan, mantequilla, miel, infusiones, bebidas vegetales.\n
\n– Comida y Cena: Platos equilibrados que combinan prote\u00ednas, vegetales y carbohidratos.\n
\n– Merienda y snacks: Fruta disponible en todo momento y galletas o snacks para media tarde.\n
\nGalley routine<\/strong>: Once the menu is set, the crew organises cooking shifts from day one \u2014 a shared responsibility in which everyone takes part.\n
\nDietary needs<\/strong>: Tell us about any restrictions, intolerances or allergies and we will accommodate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\nMany families ask why we don\u2019t publish photographs showing crew members\u2019 faces.\n
\nThe answer is simple: for a teenager to truly connect with the experience \u2014 and with themselves \u2014 they must be free from the pressure of \u2018likes\u2019, the gaze of social media and the camera that reminds them they are being watched.\n
\nWe aim to be present: to live the experience, not to post it.\n
\nYour daughter or son will return with stories to tell, not merely photos to show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe know it\u2019s a big leap<\/h2>\n
(and we're here to take it with you)<\/h5>\n
We know it\u2019s hard to take the plunge and entrust your child to a boat with people you have yet to meet.
Book a video call so we can get to know one another, put a face to the crew, and answer any questions you may have \u2014 from family to family.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-901","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=901"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1006,"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/901\/revisions\/1006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/terra.daash.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}