Half-day introductory sailing course in Ostia
Highlights
- Enter the fascinating world of sailing with a 4-hour introductory lesson on the Latium coastline
- Learn tacking and tacking techniques and wind direction, guided by an experienced skipper
- Try a new experience and enjoy sailing with new companions
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Full description
Take your first steps into the world of sailing! A half-day introductory course on the Latium coastline awaits you.
Starting from the Port of Rome, you will learn all the techniques and manoeuvres for sailing at sea, guided by an experienced instructor. Learn about winds, nomenclature, and gaits to best move your boat.
And if at the end of the day you would like to learn even more, you can always choose a complete course to become an expert sailor!
What we will do
We will meet at the port of Ostia (Rome), at the time indicated in the booking. After getting acquainted with our skipper and all the participants, we will begin our navigation.
In the first part of the lesson, leaving the harbour, we will sail along the Latium coastline doing some initial tacking tests, following the direction of the wind. The second part of the course, on the other hand, will take us to reverse course to discover the technique of tacking (with the wind behind us).
Sailing on the waves, throughout the lesson, we will learn not only the main navigation techniques, but also the names of the gaits, the wind rose and nomenclature.
We will return to the port of departure after a four-hour excursion.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is recommended from the age of 10. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Not accessible by wheelchair and for persons with mobility impairments.
Other information
The activity takes place all year round, every day, weather permitting, and is confirmed with a minimum of 6 participants.
The meeting place is easily accessible by public transport.
During the course you will sail aboard the Sun Fast 37, an 11.40-metre boat. Dogs are not allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Trainers with good grip
Don't forget to bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ostia, Rome

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is strict. You get a full refund if you cancel within 15 days from the activity start date. Within 14 and 8 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.