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Module 1: Initiation to sailing

Italy:

Lake Garda

Duration:

2 days - 2 nights

Max number of spots:

5

Available:

February - April

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Desenzano del Garda

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Massimo G.

Member since 2026 -

Organisation

English

Spanish

Italian

This experience, in a nutshell

THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL SAILING COURSE BASIC LEVEL – WEEKEND


A weekend of initiation to sailing, to understand what the wind is, how a boat works, who the sailors are. We try to lead the student to a theoretical and practical knowledge of the fundamental maneuvers, on board cabin cruisers even for novice helmsmen. Days of sailing and life on the boat await you, full of emotions in breathtaking places... ideal for tasting the sailboat.


TOPICS COVERED:

  • Nomenclature
  • Boat rigging and knots
  • Wind Direction
  • Luff-rests
  • Gaits (basics)
  • Adjusting the sails
  • Bow tack


WHERE:

Lake Garda


WHEN:

February to June and September to November


OPENING HOURS:

From Friday at 18:00 to Sunday at 18:00.

Trips to the water from Saturday morning (from 9.00 to 17.00), theoretical lessons before and after lessons in the water.


ROOM AND BOARD:

The training weekend also includes going together to do the galley, cook and sleep on the boat.

Accommodation in a double cabin is provided.

Starting from

€188

2 days - 2 nights

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12+

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Boat & Classes of Service

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 - 1986

Type

Sailboat

Length

9.9 m.

Toilets

1

Cabins

2

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13+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Desenzano del Garda.

Check-in: 6:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Desenzano del Garda.

Check-out: 6:00 PM

Our itinerary

The course begins even before getting on the boat by going to the galley together.

We will live an immersive experience, a course that leads you not only to acquire notions of sailing, but much more, to experience the boat at 360 degrees.


We address every aspect of the course with experiential teaching, starting from Desenzano and sailing north on Saturday and returning to base on Sunday. We will take advantage of the winds and weather conditions in our favor.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

Meals and beverages

    Purchase and storage of the galley

    Food for the skipper

    Food for the crew

    Alcoholic drinks

    Preparation of meals and drinks

Onboard staff

    Skipper

Taxes, fees and moorings

    Mooring fees

    Association/Membership card

    Embarkation and disembarkation mooring fees

Transport

    Fuel (boat/tender)

Other services

    Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€30 - €40 Per person

Estimated for the duration of the course

    Galley

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

    Transfers from/to the airport

    Flights or Transfers from/to the destination

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