Sail more than 160 nautical miles from Barcelona to Formentera in La Ophiusa, a six-day offshore regatta that blends hard miles, island landings, and community. Expect night watches, tactical sailing and turquoise anchorages at Port La Savina and Ses Illetes.
Sail more than 160 nautical miles from Barcelona to Formentera in La Ophiusa, a six-day offshore regatta that blends hard miles, island landings, and community. Expect night watches, tactical sailing and turquoise anchorages at Port La Savina and Ses Illetes.
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Operated by BDA Sailling · Barcelona, Cataluña
challenging.
5–6 days.
Good cardiovascular fitness and comfort on a pitching boat are important; expect stairs, ladder climbs and shifting loads during sail changes.
No prior offshore experience is required, but familiarity with basic sail handling and ability to stand watch will help you get more from the event.
The meeting point is Moll de marina 8, Port Olimpic in Barcelona for check-in, briefings and boarding.
The itinerary runs across six days including departure from Barcelona, arrival at Port La Savina, local sailing near Formentera and a return leg to Barcelona.
Dolphins and Balearic shearwaters are commonly sighted; watch near shoals and clear water for signs of marine life.
Evening village dinners and communal meals are typically organized, but specific inclusions should be confirmed at booking.
Organizers adapt routing and timing to conditions; safety takes priority and race tactics will shift to conservative seamanship when necessary.
The regatta name Ophiusa references old island names and the Latin-derived Promontoria story tied to Formentera's cliffs.
Posidonia seagrass beds are ecologically vital; follow mooring guidance and avoid anchoring in protected meadows to minimize impact.
BDA Sailling is a Barcelona-based charter company offering a broad portfolio of sailing experiences, boat rentals and navigation courses from Port Olímpic. The company lists multiple sailboat charters including a Beneteau Oceanis 40 "Verone" (2009) and several Bavaria cruisers — Bavaria 46 models ("Azimut 36" and "Tao") and a Bavaria 45 Cruiser ("Airen"). These yachts accommodate groups up to ten or twelve guests for day trips, coastal escapes and week-long cruises to the Balearic Islands, Costa Brava, Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca. BDA Sailling also offers specialized outings such as shared and private sailing excursions, sunset sails, romantic night sails, breakfast sails, and themed experiences including gin & tonic workshops, wine and cheese tastings, vermut experiences and oyster pairing sessions. For anglers, the company operates a three-hour guided fishing excursion off the Barcelona coast aboard a motorboat, using techniques like trolling and spinning. Additional activities include banana boat rides, parasailing and RIB 21-foot rentals ("Muni"). On the training side, BDA Sailling provides navigation education and certification support with courses and practical training options: Licencia de Navegación, Curso PNB (online and intensive), Curso PER (online and intensive), Prácticas PER Motor, Pack Vela with habilitación Baleares and Curso ROCA. The operator also lists private yacht charters, club sail cruises and unique services such as sea burial (Cenizas al Mar). All descriptions and capacities are those published for each listed trip. Trips include day sails, sunset cruises, island weeks and specialty workshops as published in the current trip listings on The Adventure Collective platform.
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