If you’re looking to take up sailing, there are few sailing courses better than those on offer located on the shores of Lanzarote. The marina is just ten minutes away from the airport by taxi and costs very little to get there (approximately 15 Euros), leaving no reason not to try one of the several courses there. The luxury location means that teaching is often done in the sunshine in beautiful surroundings, offerings a different and unique sailing experience. Remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax on board one of the sailing boats and improve your knowledge or improve upon valuable skills without it feeling like hard work.
The courses you can choose from to learn to sail vary so that you can tailor the instruction according to your ability. Some of the longer courses offer the chance to practice skills and continue learning by sailing around the island. Other courses include theory as well as VHF radio and a first aid course, which compliments the practical skills taught on board. For. You are also given the opportunity to swim in the clear waters during the lunch break as well as giving spectacular views of the stunning beaches that Lanzarote has to offer which surely is an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
In the height of summer, Lanzarote can reach high temperatures offering the golden sun and sandy beaches that all holiday-goers are after. So in addition to your normal holiday trip, why not try your hand at sailing? There are plenty of different things to try which will enrich your holiday. Instead of the usual water sports it may be more beneficial to learn practical skills that are fun to learn at the same time. Sailing offers a much more tranquil and relaxed setting for those holiday-goers looking for a more peaceful experience whilst also letting you be active.
There really is something for everyone, with sailing courses that would suit the solo sailor, couples and families as well. Class sizes are kept to a small size – generally a maximum of 4 or 5 people per instructor – which means that the teaching is most effective and so that you get the most out of your learning to sail experience. In order for you to learn as quickly and effectively as possible, the instructors first demonstrate and then allow you to practise as many times as you feel is necessary allowing you to pick up as much knowledge about sailing as possible.
It is important when looking to find a sailing course to make sure that the company you choose has experienced sailors, which are RYA qualified and therefore have the ability to teach you to the correct standards. Rather than looking for a great holiday why not try to learn new skills and find another way to enjoy what Lanzarote has to offer by learning to sail. Who knows, it may become your new hobby. If you’re visiting Lanzarote for a short trip or a long break, fitting in a sailing course will make your holiday one to remember and may even be the start of your sailing holidays for years to come.
James Brook is an expereicned sailing instructor and has helped many people to learn to sail. For more information about sailing courses visit http://www.endeavoursailing.co.uk