THE SKIPPER

Me llamo Feli, tengo 48 años y nací en Bilbao. Bióloga de profesión, siempre he sido una amante del mar. 

A great friend of mine introduced me into the sailing world and started participating with him every weekend in the snipe regatta of Santander. 

Step by step I start learning knowledges about this new world, taking part in many races all around the country.

It was a great and sacrified time , everyone who has tried the Snipe class will kow what I mean!

After some years we started in J80 class, and a few years later doing cruising races 

  

Then I started doing crossings, and was there where I realised que lo que yo quería no era hacer regatas, sino disfrutar del mar, de la vela, y del control y manejo de un barco por mí misma, así que me vino del cielo (de Ribadeo más concretamente) la oportunidad de hacerme con el MIRALEJOS, el barco que describo más adelante y que lleva conmigo ya 10 años. 

I really like sailing alone. I enjoy a lot, but also to do it accompanied and share the sensations. Shared is always more!!! !

 

Life circumstances led me to make a change and pursue what I love most. Today, alongside holding a Yachtmaster qualification, I am a Professional Recreational Craft Skipper (PPER), hold a vocational qualification in marine mechanics, and am expanding my professional qualifications by training for the Port Skipper certification.

Actualmente, además de capitana de yate, soy patrona profesional de embarcaciones de recreo (PPER),tengo un F.P. de mecánica y estoy ampliando mis atribuciones profesionales con Patrón Portuario.

 

My professional experience extends beyond sailing yachts. I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of vessels, giving me a broad perspective on my profession and an in-depth knowledge of the Bilbao Estuary, the Port of Bilbao, the Abra Bay and the surrounding coastline. Throughout every voyage, one principle comes first: safety. **Your safety.**

THE BOAT

Here is one little big ship, I cannot express all the satifacctions he has bringed to me... and taking care of him maybe is one of the best things I have done in my life. 

Os lo presento, se llama Miralejos y tiene 49 añitos. Es un Hunter Europa 616, todo un clásico. Mide 5,5 metros de eslora, cala sólo un metro y tiene el francobordo muy bajo, así que cuando navegas en él te sientes muy cerca del agua; si hay ola, pues salpica, pero eso hace que las sensaciones sean mucho más extremas. Es un barco muy divertido. Se asemeja mucho a la vela ligera pero no vuelca y además es un mini-crucero, lo que lo convierte en una alternativa muy cómoda para aprender.

It is well equipped in safety: the most important thing perhaps, the engine, a powerfull four stroke 10 hp Honda outboard , never fails!! , in difficult situations you will keep calm knowing it will take you back to shelter doing 7-8 knots .

Miralejos also has a VHF radio with DSC, Autopilot Raymarine, Plotter, Genoa furler, automatic bilch pump, and of course all security measures required for a ship of its characteristics on list 6. 

The Quantum candles, in good condition, the largest is small, and yet the genoa is huge for its size. I love it. Don't stick too much, but it doesn't matter. Navigate very fast and compensatory. 

It also has an Asymmetrical and a Spi with a minitangon, wose size is perfect to for everyone to master skills..

 

Being small also has its limitations, so there will be some days where it would be better to stay inside the Abra. Plans will always be considered about the day selected. The most importat thing is and always will be your security and the boat´s. 

yo thought saijling was restricted to men?

that´s not true at all, come on board and take part of it

¡¡¡AVientó!!!

Puerto deportivo de Getxo

Muelle de arriluce s/n Getxo   

Bizkaia, España

(+34) 698 93 17 48

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