Sail and dine. After approx. 1-2 hours sailing heading for Duquesa marina you have four hours to enjoy lunch at the many restaurants or spend your time lazing on the beach.
Puerto de la Duquesa is a beautiful, small and intimate marina north-east of Sotogrande and surrounded by apartments, restaurants, bars and Playa de Las Gaviotas.
Once you are settled and comfortable we will serve you a welcome drink, snacks and refreshments.
We have seen dolphins, turtles and moonfish on numerous trips. They are unpredictable, but don't loose faith, keep a close lookout and hopefully they will show up to greet you.
Once at the marina you have four hours to explore, have lunch at the many restaurants, lay on the beach or just have a stroll before heading back to Sotogrande. If you wish, we can pause the trip so you can dive into the Mediterranean, go snorkeling or have a go at the SUP board.
If time permits, before bringing Tealie back to her berth we will take a ten minute detour down the canal to the inner parts of Sotogrande marina, past the luxurious and colourful apartments at the frontline of the canal.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Start
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When you wish.
Duration
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Total 7-8 hours (2-3 hours sailing and 4 hours at the marina).
Distance
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One way ≈5 nm (≈9 km)
Guests
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Max. 8 people. If you are a bigger group, this can be arranged with two sailboats. A different price will apply.
What to bring
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Swimsuit. Towel. Warm clothes. Motion sickness remedies. Equipment for activities (fishing, scuba and more).
Price
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€ 549,-
The price includes: • A welcome drink, snacks and refreshments. • Marina fee. • Taxes, insurances, fuel. No additional fees will apply. The price does not include : Lunch at the marina.
MAP
The short animation below takes you from Sotogrande Marina, heading north-east to Puerto de la Duquesa. Generated by TravelBoast.
ACTIVITIES
Should you get restless sitting around on deck you are welcome to take the helm or help with the sails. If you would like to do some fishing or go scuba diving, or have any other activity in mind, feel free to bring your equipment along. If you want to go swimming we have snorkelig gear and a SUP board at your disposal.
For photos and videos on some activities aboard, click here.
PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
Snacks and refreshments will be served. If you have any allergies or have some special dietary wishes or needs, please let us know.
Although hot on land, the sea air can get humid and chilly, especially around sunset. For your own comfort, we recommend bringing a warm jumper or jacket.
Please bring proper shoes with white, rubber soles. The deck is slippery when wet and we wish to avoid any accidents. If the weather is warm enough, barefoot is a good option.
We have life vests for those not feeling too comfortable aboard, also for small kids and medium sized pets.
If you wish to let your family and friends know where you are sailing, they can follow you by searching for TEALIE on VesselFinder or by clicking on MarineTraffic.
MOTION SICKNESS
Motion sickness is the worst, especially wobbling on a sailboat with no immediate escape. However, if you tend to get motion sick, don't worry, there are some precautions to take before and during the trip.
Before the trip
Check with your doctor or pharmasist which medicines or patches to be recommended. The adhesive patch is put behind your ear a few hours before boarding. We have pills and wrist bracelets if needed.
Buy a pack of lozenges, preferably something with ginger.
Do not eat a big meal before boarding.
Lay of alcohol, caffeine and drink lots of water.
Bring a distraction - like music with headphones.
During the trip
If you brought music, listen to it as it might add some distraction.
Find a better spot. Many find relief by taking the helm.
Lie down if you can, keep your head still, shut your eyes or follow the horizon. Whatever is best for you.
We will provide something salty, like chips or crackers, green apples, i.e. Granny Smith, anything with ginger, i.e. lozenges.
Drink ginger ale or ginger tea, Coca-Cola, the real stuff.
If nothing of the above helps, we will give you a bucket and head back to Sotogrande.
NUMBER OF GUESTS ABOARD
TEALIE is registered for 10 people but for your own comfort we prefer a maximum of 6 guests, on shorter trips we can accomodate 8. If you are more than 8 persons in your group, we are collaborating with another sailboat, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49. In total the two sailboats can accomodate 18 guests.
Your pet, furry or not, is welcome to join us.
PAYMENT
We accept cash, PayPal in EUR and NOK, or bank transfers to Spain and Norway. We accept Spanish Bizum but unfortunately not Vipps. If you are a company and need an invoice, no problem.
