All-inclusive resorts with dinghy sailing (borderline off-topic perhaps)

[Colin Regs]

Help! We’re going nuts here…. Trying to find some winter sun but it’s quite hard to find resorts which have dinghy sailing. So, very grateful for any recommendations for all-inclusive places (probably Caribbean but anywhere that will be reliably hot) which have lovely beaches (for my gorgeous wife to relax on) and dinghy sailing (so I don’t go nuts with boredom). Thanks.

 

[WindyWindyWindy]

Key Lime Sailing Club in Florida used to do bungalows with a 22'er included.

I think they're still going..

 

[Baggywrinkle]

Try Robinson Clubs .... went in Feb to Egypt just before the pandemic, there was warm weather, beaches, and catamaran sailing.

Soma Bay

 

[wonkywinch]

We went to an Antigua resort in Feb last year as they had a load of toys inc Hobycats. The whole week was easterly at 25kts with red flags out and everything locked up.

 

[Sea Change]

The in-laws came to visit us in Grenada last year, they stayed at a resort with Hobie Cats thrown in... Coyaba Hotel I think it was called. Next door to the amazing Umbrellas Beach Bar who have cocktails to die for...

 

[Irish Rover]

When I was involved in the travel business many years ago Club Med was the go to for upmarket, all inclusive, with sailing.

 

[st599]

Do Mark Warner and Sunsail still have beach resorts?

 

[ProDave]

My boat share partner goes here each year with his wife Dinghy Sailing Holidays | Dinghy Holidays Europe | Neilson

 

[KevinV]

I'm pretty sure I saw hobies on the beach at Sandals on St Lucia

 

[ashtead]

For winter sun you might also look at Thailand or Mauritius if the carribean doesn’t attract. In my experience dinghies in many carribean resorts are basic unless the Sandals experience appeals. I guess an adventure holiday agent like Trailfinders or Audley Travelor Destinology might source something suitable at a price.

 

[Colin Regs]

Thank you everyone for your replies; it seems cats are a lot easier to find than dinghies, which is a shame…

 

[PWLS08]

Do Mark Warner and Sunsail still have beach resorts?

Mark Warner do, but Sunsail got out of that market ages ago. Neilson are, I think, the market leader, but don't have anything outside the Med, are moving to a much broader customer base and have given up/lost their RYA training accreditation which I feel is indicative of their direction of movement.

 

[Richardab1967]

Wildwind Mauritius? They have hobies and dinghies. Only been to they greece base but it was epic.
Wildwind Mauritius Year-round tropical sailing holidays | Sailing in winter, spring and autumn 2023 | Exotic island, large choice of dinghies and catamarans

 

[dolabriform]

Mark Warner do, but Sunsail got out of that market ages ago. Neilson are, I think, the market leader, but don't have anything outside the Med, are moving to a much broader customer base and have given up/lost their RYA training accreditation which I feel is indicative of their direction of movement.

We've just come back from a Neilson holiday in Rhodes. They are RYA accredited and were doing RYA Level 1 sailing and windsurfing and giving out Certs at the end of the week to all of those on the courses.
The quality of the kit was superb, and the staff were excellent.
We will go back there and they have lots of repeat customers.

 

[capnsensible]

For winter sun, it really has to be Caribbean. Not Med.

 

[LiftyK]

Sandals (for couples) and Beaches (for families) have resorts scattered across the Caribbean. Prices are high but value for money is even higher. At a minimum they will have Hobie cats, usually Wave models but maybe others depending on where you go. If you like scuba diving or snorkelling, this will also be included, as are all meals and drinks in many on-resort restaurants and bars. Cocktails and fine dining galore, as well as fast food. You need not spend a penny (no, not like that) once you take off from your UK departure airport. Tipping is forbidden but you can do it discreetly if you choose.

 

[PWLS08]

We've just come back from a Neilson holiday in Rhodes. They are RYA accredited and were doing RYA Level 1 sailing and windsurfing and giving out Certs at the end of the week to all of those on the courses.
The quality of the kit was superb, and the staff were excellent.
We will go back there and they have lots of repeat customers.

That's interesting the Greek resorts I frequent used to be but most definitely have not been for that last two years and no longer offer RYA courses despite what their website might imply.

 

[Colin Regs]

Thanks everyone, that’s given us some leads…. And some weather fear, @wonkywinch

 

[Zing]

Thanks everyone, that’s given us some leads…. And some weather fear, @wonkywinch

Don’t worry about the weather. It’s never bad except for two or three days a year and that’s always in high summer. If they don’t let you use the boats it’s an over-cautious CYA reaction.