The aim of this association has been very clear from the beginning:
To build, and to deliver to Cantabria, a training vessel.

Our project is a Cantabrican brigbarque (depicted below) of the late nineteenth century.  Her mission would be to represent our region beyond its coast, and to be open to all the people who want to know closely the sea and the art of classical sailing.

Although the external appearance is strictly classical, the inside would be adapted to modern exigences of habitability and safety. The hull will be made of steel. Our budget is about 3,000,000 euros.

Now in 2004, 'Villas del Cantabrico' Association has achieved the goal of forming a public conjoint Entity ('Consorcio CABOMAYOR'),  that includes the Town Hall of Santander, the regional Government of Cantabria, the University of Cantabria, and the Association itself. 

This entity will deal with the building of the Training Vessel. 

In January 2002 we came across and acquired the historical ship Bon Temps. She is a 13 m-overall length ketch, built in Mallorca in 1926 (her name means 'Nice weather' in Mallorquin language), therefore one of the oldest sailing ships in Spain. She is made entirely of wood. Her two masts and jib-boom together with an almost vertical stem post and clipper stern, give her an unusual appearance.

In summer 2002 we took part with 'Bon Temps' in the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race (which came to Santander for the first time). At the end of the race, the ISTA (International Sail Training Association) gave us a special prize for our mastering of sailing under hard conditions. See pictures of 'Bon Temps' in the Cutty Sark.

Now 'Bon Temps' works as a small school vessel, sailing every weekend, and taking on board to any person interested. Sailing with us is free and open to everybody who applies for it  and who is willing to learn and to take part as a crew member with us. See some pictures of our recent sailings here.