Coastal Trip – Along the Costa Verde

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A Coruña → Santander | Long Passage 2027

After MAVERICK has left the Rías of Galicia behind, we follow the Spanish north coast eastwards. The Costa Verde lives up to its name: green hills reach down to the sea, small fishing villages alternate with long sandy beaches and impressive cliff coasts.

Depending on wind and weather, we call at harbours such as Ribadeo, Viveiro or Gijón. In between, longer sailing legs along the open Atlantic coast await us. Our destination is Santander, a lively port city on the Spanish north coast.

The sailing area demands attentive weather observation and flexible passage planning. We follow the coast of the Bay of Biscay without crossing it on the open sea. Sheltered harbours offer opportunities to respond to changing conditions.

I am particularly looking forward to this trip. The Costa Verde has been on my wishlist for a long time. Rather than covering distance as quickly as possible, I want to take time to get to know the small harbours and green coastal landscapes.

Long Voyage, Not Charter

MAVERICK is on a continuous voyage from Gibraltar to Glückstadt. Each crew accompanies the boat on one leg and then hands it over to the next crew. We take our cues from wind, weather and the opportunities offered by the sailing area.

On board you are part of a small, active crew. You can participate in navigation, sail trimming, harbour manoeuvres and passage planning, and gain experience on the Atlantic.

Who is this for?

Level 1 – Experienced crew. You have already gained sailing experience and can work confidently as a crew member. You do not yet need to handle navigation and harbour manoeuvres independently.

Good to know

The leg is planned for two weeks; participation for one week is possible by arrangement. The exact route depends on wind and weather.