• Mission

    Before Starting your journey

    It's worth checking:

    Weather forecasts, notices to skippers, public notices and other communications issued by the Port and Maritime Authorities;

    Navigation and steering equipment (needle, odometer, rudder, radar, etc);

    Fuel (for the journey and reserve);

    Communications equipment (VHF and GSM);

    Nautical charts and maps of the Douro Region;

    Propulsion equipment (oils, levels, cooling, filters, etc);

    Watertightness and sewage system (bottom valves, hatches, sewage pumps, toilets, sinks, etc);

    Battery condition (level, charge, corrosion, charger, connections, etc.);

    State of the power sockets (tightness and terminals);

    Navigation lights (tightness, bulbs, sockets);

    Torches and spare batteries;

    Lifejacket for each crew member (including children);

    Safety harnesses, their cables and carabiners;

    Condition of safety equipment (bags, smoke signals, signal mirror, etc.);

    Fire-fighting equipment;

    Radar reflector, radiobeacon (406 mhz preferred);

    Drinking water (in tanks);

    Vessel documentation;

    Anchors and cables (stowage, corrosion, brake and windlass).

  • Vision

    It's Convenient to have on board

    Alternative means of propulsion, if possible;

    Various tools and spares;

    First Aid Pharmacy;

    Waterproof;

    Regulation of the Dopuro Waterway;

  • Mission

    We also advise you to

    Whilst sailing, keep the man overboard system (buoy, waistcoat and harness) in place;

    Keep the VHF radio on channel 12 (common harbour call);

    Respect the use of channel 16 VHF (emergency).

  • Vision

    It is forbidden to throw

    Plastic, glass, drums, packaging and containers of any kind;

    Oils and residues of fuels or other hydrocarbons;

    Oily water;

    Dirty water from bathrooms, toilets, showers, kitchens, etc;

    Kitchen easte and other by-products.