Info 5th Edition of the ‘Sail the Way’ Crossing

• La Rochelle. Port La Rochelle.
• Hondarribia. Puerto de Hondarribia.
• Donostia. Puerto de Donostia.
• Orio. Puerto de Orio.
• Getaria. Puerto de Getaria.
• Mutriku. Puerto de Mutriku.
• Getxo. Puerto El Abra.
• Santurzi. Puerto de Santurzi.
• Bermeo. Puerto de Bermeo.
• Laredo. Real Club Náutico de Laredo.
• Santander. Marina de Santander.
• Lastres. Puerto de Lastres
• Gijón. Marina Yates del Principado.
• Viveiro. Marina Viveiro.
• A Coruña. Marina Coruña.
• Muxía. Marina Muxía.
• Muros. Marina de Muros.
• A Pobra do Caramiñal. Marina da Pobra.

From 14 to 29 august 2020. Registrations until 15 July.

The official start of this pilgrimage is the Port of Hondarribia.

You can start from any stage up to Camariñas, which will be the last one where you can integrate participants.

Given the physical limitations of the marinas and infrastructures where the crossing stops, a limit of 35 boats is set.

Anyone of any age and condition who has the illusion of doing the Camino de Santiago in a different way.

If you do not have your own boat, there are also several ways that the organisers can help you.

• SI would like to join a boat participating in the crossing that needs crew members, thereby sharing the costs and work involved in completing the pilgrimage: in this case, you should contact the organisers via the website. You will be included in the list of crew members sent to the boat owners wishing to hire crew members from those included on the list and in order of registration. A new list will be drawn up each year.

• I have friends that own a boat or I am in contact with a sailing club: in this case the objective is to transmit the adventurous spirit of pilgrims interested in completing the Way by sea and encourage them to sign up for the crossing.

You can also contact charter companies such as:

• Marmitako Sailing
• Náutica Ballestrinque

Northmarinas in its commitment to stimulate navigation and nautical activities in the northern zone reduces to 50% the registration of the V Travesía Navega el Camino.

• 2 days mooring in Hondarribia before departure.
• The moorings of all stages during the crossing.
• Ships with base mooring in Northmarinas partner ports will enjoy the multi mooring rate 50% discount in transit.
• Merchandising (T-shirts, flags…).
• RC Insurance Organization.
• Attendance at events and receptions.
• Guide of organization of the crossing.
• Cultural visits and buses.

The return trip is free, the crossing ends on august 29th and each participant decides what to do with their boat.

In previous experiences we have been able to see that a large number of participants take advantage of the opportunity to leave their boats in the Galician estuaries and enjoy sailing on the water for a while, others return slowly enjoying the towns and ports they have known during the voyage and finally those who have to return to their working lives make the return immediately; the latter are put in contact with each other so that the return or part of it is accompanied by them.

As before the start of the return journey, participants will have one day’s courtesy stay in the ports that make up the journey to transfer their boat.

• If would like to join a boat participating in the crossing that needs crew members, thereby sharing the costs and work involved in completing the pilgrimage: in this case, you should contact the organisers via the website. You will be included in the list of crew members sent to the boat owners wishing to hire crew members from those included on the list and in order of registration. A new list will be drawn up each year.

• I have friends that own a boat or I am in contact with a sailing club: in this case the objective is to transmit the adventurous spirit of pilgrims interested in completing the Way by sea and encourage them to sign up for the crossing.

• The one who offers his services as a sailor / skipper / crew member / companion and who is willing to share the costs of the voyage with the shipowner.
• The one who is looking for a charter boat where he can make the crossing without the cost of renting it being too high for him.

In either case, contact the organization for guidance or help in making their wishes come true.

You can also use shared navigation platforms such as:

• Sailwiz

Yes, in fact the intention of Navega el Camino / Sail The Way is to open a permanent waterway to be able to do the Camino de Santiago at any time.

You can pick up your badge (one per crew member) at any of the marinas in the North Marinas network and stamp it during the journey.

Remember that you must complete at least 100 nautical miles and a last stage on foot to receive your Compostela when you arrive in Santiago.

Each year a new bag of sailing enthusiasts is created who are willing to share the costs of the voyage and enjoy the experience.

In case you need a crew or simply want to enjoy company, let the organization know and we will put you in contact with those registered in our crew bag.

You can also use shared navigation platforms such as:

• Sailwiz

To obtain the Compostela, an official diploma issued by the Cathedral of Santiago that certifies the completion of the pilgrimage, it is necessary to complete at least 100 nautical miles and a last stage on foot..

In the same way that on the Road by land, it will be obligatory to present a credential with the official stamp of departure from a port of the North Marinas network, the rest of the stamps brothers-in-law during the road and the stamp of Monte do Gozo from where one must go down to the cathedral on foot to fulfill the complete pilgrimage.