Maxi Power Sailing
Maxi Power Sailing
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A once in a lifetime chance to go sailing on one of the biggest racing yachts ever built for professional round-the-world racing! Nowadays the last active boat of this gigantic series, the 83ft Maxi ketch "Fisher&Paykel" came second in the famous Whitbread Round-the-World Race of 1990 (skippered by Grant Dalton) and reappeared in the 2011 Volvo Ocean Legends Race in Alicante. A dynamic and unforgettable experience for sailors and non-sailors, young and old!
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Arnaud B
Charleroi, Belgium10 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Super activity for all ages and people who want to spend a moment out of the ordinary.
The crew is very friendly and immediately puts the visitors at ease. You will have the choice to attend the excursion while sitting quietly or to participate in the maneuvers of the boat. The availability of the crew to take pictures, give explanations and involve visitors is great!
Activity not to be missed if you are in the area.
The crew is very friendly and immediately puts the visitors at ease. You will have the choice to attend the excursion while sitting quietly or to participate in the maneuvers of the boat. The availability of the crew to take pictures, give explanations and involve visitors is great!
Activity not to be missed if you are in the area.
Written 9 October 2018
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Norbert Pedevilla
Innsbruck, Austria6 contributions
Best Crew ever , being sailing interested myself it was a great day and a fun crew learned a lot . What a day.
Written 6 September 2018
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Sylvie H
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg15 contributions
Aug 2018
Exciting sailing tour! Great boat and a very cool and experienced crew! It’s a must when you are visiting Fuerteventura!😃⛵️🤙🏻
Written 11 August 2018
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majalex
Trelleborg, Sweden1 contribution
Fantastic experience 😀 Great crew, blue sky and perfect wind. Crew very nice and helpful. Would definitely do it again.
Written 5 July 2018
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Muchas Gracias...always welcome....
Written 11 July 2018
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mark j
Washington, UK28 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We did the Ocean fun trip rather than the maxi sailing trip but it was fantastic. This a taste of real sailing on a real sailing ship and is suitable for any age. The crew are great and friendly and will answer all questions about the boat. It is a real sailing boat so don't expect comfortable seating or flush toilets. You simply sit of the side of the boat dangle you legs over the side and watch the Dolphins swim near you. You can steer the boat, help wind the sails up or just sit and relax. You can and get hoisted up aloft. The crew are amazing to watch and they climb up the rigging and set the sails. After some sailing the boat stops for a good but basic lunch and you can swim in the clear waters. Drinks are provided including lots of refreshing wine. It was the best boat trip I've ever been on.
Written 13 August 2017
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northcchef
Dundee, UK4 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Went on the maxi power sailing boat on Friday 14th April 2017 and it really was the best experience I have ever had. If you want a taste of what sailing is like on a professional sailing craft, then this is for you. One can relax on the vessel or take part in helping the crew in various tasks like setting the sails or steering the vessel. This really gives you a feel of what sailing is about. A truly fantastic experience. Thanks for a great day
Written 16 April 2017
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Thank you so much for your comment and do come again! Bernhard
Written 18 April 2017
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Graham W
1 contribution
Apr 2017 • Couples
Highly recommended as its such a great day out and a experience that doesn't come around too often. The crew make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive and allow you to get involved as much or as little as you like in the running of the boat. if you're a keen sailor or like me never stepped foot on a sail boat before its a great experience I'd recommend to anyone! Hold on tight though!
Written 9 April 2017
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Thanks, Graham, for your detailled recommendation! We are happy you liked it.
Regards,
Bernhard
Written 11 April 2017
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Hannah C
Spalding, UK6 contributions
Had such a great time on board, even recommended it to my friends when they visited and they loved it too. you can really take part... i even got to sail it all the way back to the harbour! Definitely do the harness, something you dont get chance to often
Written 24 August 2016
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andrew b
redditch27 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Couldn't recommended this trip enough, exhilarating experience, professionally managed. Great crew, a real insight into large yacht sailing.
Written 22 June 2016
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Coen87
Delft, The Netherlands8 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We went sailing on Friday, only the wind was almost completly absent. According to the crew this is a rare thing on Fuertaventura. The vessel was stopped so that we could swim arround the ship, which resulted in the picture below. Back in the marina we were told that the forecast for sunday was better and we could enjoy the experience with a great discount.
Needles to say that we took this opportunity and had 2 unique trips. What a trill to sail a vessel like this, you are asked to help if you like or you can enjoy the ride. The crew is very friendly and skilled and make sure this is not juist as the other sailing tours, it is really an experience.
The only downside is that all the boats you sail after this will feel slow and out dated. ;-)
If you like sailing or want to try something new I would totally recommend this!
Needles to say that we took this opportunity and had 2 unique trips. What a trill to sail a vessel like this, you are asked to help if you like or you can enjoy the ride. The crew is very friendly and skilled and make sure this is not juist as the other sailing tours, it is really an experience.
The only downside is that all the boats you sail after this will feel slow and out dated. ;-)
If you like sailing or want to try something new I would totally recommend this!
Written 29 May 2016
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