Half-day beginners sailing course in Savona
Highlights
- Take your first steps into the world of sailing with a half-day introductory course.
- Follow the instructors through all the necessary procedures and practice basic manoeuvres such as tacking and jibing.
- Experience the sea and feel the thrill of sailing into the wind!
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Full description
Approach the world of sailing with a half-day basic course in Savona and take advantage of the Ligurian Riviera to practice one of the most fascinating nautical disciplines.
Our experienced instructors will help you familiarise yourself with the boat and learn the basics of sailing. You will learn about the winds and take your first steps on the path that will make you a true sea dog!
What we will do
We will meet at the port of Savona, where we will be welcomed by the instructors and introduced to the course with a theoretical lesson on the world of sailing. During the day, we will alternate theory and practice, following the instructors in all the necessary procedures for sailing.
First, we will learn the nomenclature and the basics of sailing, including an overview of the winds. Then we will focus onrigging the boat and practising the main knots. We will then set sail and become familiar with the different gaits and setting sail .
We will assist the instructors and experience first-hand how to steer the boat and practise basic manoeuvres such as tacking and jibing. Finally, we will be shown the techniques of man overboard recovery and safety rules for sailing without risk.
The activity will last 5 hours in total.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an easy level and is open to everyone from 8 years old. Children under the age of 18 cannot participate alone in the activity; they must be accompanied by an adult.
No experience is required to participate in this activity.
Other information
This activity can be carried out all year round, weather permitting, and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 3 participants.
12-metre sailing cabin cruisers will be used for the course.
Recommended clothing
- seasonally appropriate clothing
- windbreaker
Don't forget to bring
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
What is included
How it works
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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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Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Meeting point
Savona
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
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.