All season: Zeeland Cruises and Sailing Training on BlueOne
13 - 27 July 2019: Cyclades islands (Aegean Sea)
27 April - 4 May 2019: Sailing trip to the Azores
9 - 16 November 2019: Cruise in the Cape Verde Islands
Zeeland Cruises
Explore Zeeland aboard our sailing yacht BlueOne
Summary
A weekend cruise typically starts already on Friday evening, when we gather at Colijnsplaat (Netherlands). The marina is a mere 1h20m drive from Brussels. On meeting, the skipper will brief the crew about the sailing itinerary, which will depend on weather conditions (notably the wind and sea state), as well as the crew's experience. Do not forget to bring your sleeping bag along - for your comfort, our yacht BlueOne is equipped with pillows! Zeeland is a unique and charming sailing area: you will visit picturesque towns like Zierikzee, Middelburg, Veere, Yerseke, Bruinisse, or Willemstad. The two days of cruising end on Sunday afternoon at around 5pm when BlueOne calls back at her home port.
A weekend cruise typically starts already on Friday evening, when we gather at Colijnsplaat (Netherlands). The marina is a mere 1h20m drive from Brussels. On meeting, the skipper will brief the crew about the sailing itinerary, which will depend on weather conditions (notably the wind and sea state), as well as the crew's experience. Do not forget to bring your sleeping bag along - for your comfort, our yacht BlueOne is equipped with pillows! Zeeland is a unique and charming sailing area: you will visit picturesque towns like Zierikzee, Middelburg, Veere, Yerseke, Bruinisse, or Willemstad. The two days of cruising end on Sunday afternoon at around 5pm when BlueOne calls back at her home port.
WHAT do you do during A cruise?
It's not all about getting to your destination: the beauty of sailing lies in the journey itself. A weekend cruise is enjoyable from the moment you step on the boat until go back home. Weekend cruises in Zeeland are ideal for CNCE members to build up miles, learn navigation techniques and broaden their sailing experience. Regardless of your skills level, you will always learn something new. Of course, team spirit is one essential ingredient. Other ingredients include good food and drink!
How much will it cost?
The Participation Fee (PAF) for a weekend cruise aboard BlueOne is EUR 120 per sailor per weekend.
This does not include the kitty to cover food & beverage consumed on board, as well as the "motoring" (10 euro per motor hour running) and possible marina fee.. As most of us live in Brussels, we often carpool to Zeeland and back. The PAF for a cruise lasting four days and more is EUR 50 per person and day.
This does not include the kitty to cover food & beverage consumed on board, as well as the "motoring" (10 euro per motor hour running) and possible marina fee.. As most of us live in Brussels, we often carpool to Zeeland and back. The PAF for a cruise lasting four days and more is EUR 50 per person and day.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
Please bring warm clothes (fleeces are best) and waterproofs to wear during the cruise. In spring and summer, it may be warm enough for short sleeves, so be prepared for that, too. In the winter, the conditions can be harsh (windy and cold) so make sure you are well equipped (full sailing gear: waterproofs, sailing boots, sailing gloves and layers to keep you warm). BlueOne's usual wind and temperature limits apply, so be prepared for a last minute cancellation. Accommodation is on the yacht; please bring your own bedding, a sleeping bag is ideal (pillows are provided). You also need to bring your own toiletries and towels (marina facilities in the Netherlands are usually very clean and you can enjoy a hot shower!)
WHAT DO I DO NEXT? (PAYMENT)
If you've read to this point, then you're seriously considering this trip. If you know someone who could be interested, why not give them a little push?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you to confirm your booking. Before the trip, the skipper will get in touch with you with more details. We will put you in touch with the other participants to arrange carpooling, organise food shopping etc. The skipper may already indicate a possible itinerary, even if this may change because weather forecasts are only reliable two or three days earlier.
DATES
NEW DATES!
20-21 October 2018 (cancelled due to weather conditions)
27-28 October 2018 (cancelled due to weather conditions)
10-11 November 2018 (Skipper: Stamatis)
17-18 November 2018 (cancelled)
24-25 November 2018 (Skipper: Stamatis)
8-9 December 2018 (Skipper: tbd)
Please note that autumn/winter sailing activities may be cancelled
at short notice due to weather conditions!
at short notice due to weather conditions!
For more sailing opportunities: our Sailing Training page!
Booking FORM
Completing this form does not automatically constitute a booking!
Aegean Sea, Greece
Sailing tour of the Cyclades islands, 13 - 27 July 2019
Summary
Are you interested into sailing in Greek waters next summer?
We propose a two-week cruise out of Athens from 13 to 27 July 2019 (Saturday-to-Saturday), while those unable to participate in the whole cruise will have the possibility to disembark or join midway, on 20 July.
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Are you interested into sailing in Greek waters next summer?
We propose a two-week cruise out of Athens from 13 to 27 July 2019 (Saturday-to-Saturday), while those unable to participate in the whole cruise will have the possibility to disembark or join midway, on 20 July.
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about the cruise
It's not all about getting to your destination: the beauty of sailing lies in the journey itself. Those interested are invited to occasionally skipper/co-skipper the yacht and/or serve at the helm and/or follow a navigation training course on board. Our cruises are ideal for CNCE members to build up miles, learn navigation techniques and broaden their sailing experience. Regardless of your skills level, you will always learn something new. Of course, team spirit is one essential ingredient. Other ingredients include good food and drink!
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
The participation in the charter fee is fixed at 60 € per day and person i.e. one week will cost €420 and two weeks €840..
Please enquire for further details about travel arrangements.
Please enquire for further details about travel arrangements.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
Hat, sunglasses, UV skin protection cream
Several swimsuits and T-shirts, shorts rather than long trousers
Beach thong sandals (mandatory), neoprene water shoes and sailing gloves (optional)
One beach towel (bed linen and bath towels are provided by the charter company)
One light jacket (preferably waterproof, for the occasional squall), no woollen sweater needed
Photo/video camera
220 V power units/small device chargers (mobile telephone, camera battery etc), no hair drier (boat has low power output DC to AC inverter!)
Medicinal products: paracetamol (Perdolan), aspirin, Imodium and Motilium
Citronella spray against mosquitoes
Collections with favourite songs – music – melodies, on CDs or saved on your iPad/iPod (don’t forget the USB connection cable!) or on a USB driver (the boat is provided with an amplifier above the navigation table and loudspeakers in the cockpit)
One book for possible reading
A bottle of your preferred drink - not to put in the hand bag, but you may buy it at the airport (e.g. for Italian tastes: grappa)
Headlight LED torch (optional)
N.B.: Use a 70 L bag holdall equipped with rollers instead of hard suitcase. You may bring your driving licence with you, since it is possible that we rent a car or scooters to travel inland.
Several swimsuits and T-shirts, shorts rather than long trousers
Beach thong sandals (mandatory), neoprene water shoes and sailing gloves (optional)
One beach towel (bed linen and bath towels are provided by the charter company)
One light jacket (preferably waterproof, for the occasional squall), no woollen sweater needed
Photo/video camera
220 V power units/small device chargers (mobile telephone, camera battery etc), no hair drier (boat has low power output DC to AC inverter!)
Medicinal products: paracetamol (Perdolan), aspirin, Imodium and Motilium
Citronella spray against mosquitoes
Collections with favourite songs – music – melodies, on CDs or saved on your iPad/iPod (don’t forget the USB connection cable!) or on a USB driver (the boat is provided with an amplifier above the navigation table and loudspeakers in the cockpit)
One book for possible reading
A bottle of your preferred drink - not to put in the hand bag, but you may buy it at the airport (e.g. for Italian tastes: grappa)
Headlight LED torch (optional)
N.B.: Use a 70 L bag holdall equipped with rollers instead of hard suitcase. You may bring your driving licence with you, since it is possible that we rent a car or scooters to travel inland.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT? (PAYMENT)
If you've read to this point, then you're seriously considering this trip. If you know someone who could be interested, why not give them a little push?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you to confirm your booking. Before the trip, the skipper will get in touch with you with more details and the final itinerary if different than the one proposed.
Dates
13 - 27 July 2019
(Skipper: Dimitri)
(Skipper: Dimitri)
Booking FORM
Filling in this form does not automatically constitute a booking! You book only once you pay the PAF.
Sailing trip to the Azores
Sailing in the Azores, 27 April - 4 May 2019
Summary
Ken proposes to fly to Faial and then take the boat from Horta for five days of sailing plus one day for tourism ashore.
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Ken proposes to fly to Faial and then take the boat from Horta for five days of sailing plus one day for tourism ashore.
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About the cruise
The Azores islands cruise will take place from Saturday 27 April to Saturday 4 May 2019.
How much will it cost?
Participation fee (PAF) is 502 EUR per person based on a six-sailor crew.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
Your skipper Ken will explain to you what he deems necessary for this cruise.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT? (PAYMENT)
If you've read to this point, then you're seriously considering this trip. If you know someone who could be interested, why not give them a little push?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you for further details.
Dates
27 April - 4 May 2019
Skipper: Ken
Skipper: Ken
Enquire!
Completing this form does not automatically constitute a booking!
Cruise in the Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde Islands, 9 to 16 November 2019
Summary
Ken proposes a cruise in the Cape Verde Islands next autumn, starting from the famous yachting centre at Mindelo on Sao Vicente island. He intends to charter a Dufour 455 or similar yacht with a crew of six sailors on board.
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Ken proposes a cruise in the Cape Verde Islands next autumn, starting from the famous yachting centre at Mindelo on Sao Vicente island. He intends to charter a Dufour 455 or similar yacht with a crew of six sailors on board.
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About the cruise
The Cape Verde Islands cruise will take place from Saturday 9 November to Saturday 16 November 2019, nevertheless it is suggested to spend a few days on Sao Vicente before or after the charter.
How much will it cost?
Participation fee (PAF) to be determined, depending on number of participants and charter price.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
Your skipper Ken will explain to you what he deems necessary for this cruise.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT? (PAYMENT)
If you've read to this point, then you're seriously considering this trip. If you know someone who could be interested, why not give them a little push?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a "first paid - first served" basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account without delay to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate your name, the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you for further details.
Dates
9 - 16 November 2019
Skipper: Ken
Skipper: Ken
Enquire!
Completing this form does not automatically constitute a booking!