THE WAY TO SANTIAGO BY SAILBOAT
And obtain the Compostela with
X CROSSING ‘THE CAMINO BY SAILBOAT’
10 YEARS SAILING THE WAY
Come with NORTHMARINAS to navigate
from 5 June to 1 July 2025
A new way of doing the Camino de Santiago.
A cultural, sporting and gastronomic event.
27 days of happiness.
19 fantastic sailing boat stages.
7 days of rest and sightseeing.
Last stage to Santiago de Compostela on foot.
From La Rochelle in France, with a limit of 17 boats, along the entire north coast of Spain, from Hondarribia to Santiago de Compostela.
Adventure and fun, all in perfect safety conditions and with a complete organisation that takes care of every detail.
LAST NEWS
Every year Northmarinas organises an international crossing to make this form of the Way of St. James known to European sailors and to PROMOTE THE LOCALITIES in which it stops.
In 2015 Northmarinas asks the Cathedral of Santiago to oficialize the Camino de Santiago by Sea, thanks to the history, a year later this form of pilgrimage is approved by the Cathedral, who firms an agreement with Northmarinas for the sealing of the credentials and accreditation of the 100 nautical miles required to get the Compostela. Every year, Northmarinas organises an international crossing to raise awareness of this type of the Way of St. James and the towns where it stops, and in 2025 it celebrates its 10th edition.
On the 5th of June 2025 we will leave from La Rochelle in France and sail along the entire north coast of Spain, from Hondarribia to Santiago de Compostela. This cultural and sporting event extends over 27 days on our tenth anniversary. There are 19 stages sailing and 7 days of rest and sightseeing, and a last stage is walking.
In this 10th edition, we promote the TWINNING and the exchange between the different localities in which the crossing stops. The twinning protocol will be signed in Gijón during the rest day in the city. All relevant actors will be invited to the event.
In addition, every year from Northmarinas we promote gender equality in the maritime sector and we align ourselves with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Solidarity initiative: All Against ALS
Help us to add miles against ALS, your help is essential.
We colaborate with Asociación ELA Principado.
You too can lend a hand in the fight against ALS and help us to improve the quality of life of those affected and their families. Collaborate, become a member or make your donation in any way you wish. You can also send a Bizum to 03718.
You have all the information at ELA Principado, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis association of the Principality of Asturias.
Sailing!
Since Bishop Godescalco (the first documented pilgrim, around 950), and later the legendary Duke William of Aquitaine, went on pilgrimage to Santiago in the 12th century, the most of the millions of Jacobean pilgrims in the world have done the Way on foot, mainly following the French Way.
However, the reality is that the first Way was made by sea, and this was done by the disciples Theodore and Athanasius bringing the body of St. James the Apostle, according to tradition, in a “stone boat”.
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Requirements for obtaining the Compostela Pilgrim’s Certificate
The ‘Compostela’ is the official document certifying that the holder has made the pilgrimage to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James.
The voyage between the ports of departure and arrival must be made by sailboat. Sailors must complete a minimum of 100 nautical miles. In keeping with the spirit of the Way, the kilometres from the last port of call to the cathedral will be covered on foot.
The offices for stamping the credentials (the Pilgrim’s Passport) will be located in all the ports included in the Northmarinas network:
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
Bermeo
Puerto de Bermeo
El Abra - Getxo
Puerto El Abra
El Abra - Getxo
RCN - RSC
Santurtzi
Puerto de Santurtzi
Laredo
Real Club Náutico de Laredo
Gijón
Marina Yates del Principado
Ferrol
Asociación El Camino Inglés
Muxía
Marina Muxía
Muros
Marina de Muros
A Pobra do Caramiñal
Marina da Pobra
Vilanova de Arousa
Marina Arousa
Vilagarcía de Arousa
Marina Vilagarcía
The Camino on the Sea Team
Patricia Alcubilla
Terrestrial coordinator of the Sail the Way crossing. Personal Development Coach and sworn translator. She has worked in tourism and education in Germany for almost 20 years.
Eva Miquel Subías
30 years dedicated to Communication and public affairs. Ex Dircom Puertos del Estado. Managing partner of aWp Services and collaborator in Gente Viajera.
Federico Fernández-Tapia Fontán
Professional sailor. Secretary of North Marinas. Coordinator of nautical events. 15 years of experience.
Rosario Medina
Her whole life dedicated to education and teaching in one of the best schools in Spain, businesswoman Colegio Santa Apolonia Santiago de Compostela.
Ignacio Mesones
Businessman with 30 years of experience in the nautical sector, architect and developer of Marina Santander.
Oriol Ruiz Cabestany
Manager EKP / Hondarribia. Judge of the Spanish Sailing Federation. 35 years of experience in sports sailing.
Rocío Ibarra Arias
More than 20 years dedicated to communication. Journalist and passionate about popularizing science, she has been making women visible in the scientific and journalistic fields for years.
Carmen Herrero
A whole professional life in the world of corporate communication, ANEN’s Communication Manager since its foundation.
Loreto Fdez. Fontán
Collaborating Pilgrim by land and sea since 2014. More than 10 years of experience in education. Educational advisor.
Carmen V. de Prada
Doctor in Psychology specialising in Emotional Intelligence Programmes.
Antonio Laborda
University Professor with 40 years of teaching experience in General Zoology, Marine Zoology and Marine Biology. Research on marine fauna.
Mercedes Pardo
CEO of the IME and Director of the Cátedra del Mar. She leads the Training Working Group and the Iberoamerican WG of the Clúster Marítimo Español since 2010 and 2018 respectively, member of WISTA.
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