Sailing Schools on the Continent

[NigelBirch]

I'd like to take the grand kids somewhere in the sunshine where they can learn to sail at half term. But the costs of Sunsail/Neillson etc during school holidays are eye-watering.

Does anyone know of alternatives, perhaps where you can camp, with the training in English?

all the best

Nigel

 

[Koeketiene]

I'd like to take the grand kids somewhere in the sunshine where they can learn to sail at half term. But the costs of Sunsail/Neillson etc during school holidays are eye-watering.

Does anyone know of alternatives, perhaps where you can camp, with the training in English?

all the best

Nigel

No first hand experience, though I have been able to observe them teach a few times, but Les Glenans would be well worth a call.

Lovely area too.

 

[NigelBirch]

Thanks for this. In the meantime I've also found that Rockley Sailing School have a base in South West France by a lake near the sea. Also has camping looks ideal.....

http://www.rockleywatersports.com/holidays

 

[aBod]

Are you after dinghies? If you're looking for bigger boats give www.onestopsailing.com a call, they also have discounts on the sunsail beach holidays.

 

[Tengy]

Once again if it's big boats, how about Hercules Sailing in Gibraltar http://www.gibraltarsailingschool.com/

No language problem there and they do tidal courses too.

I was taught by Chris (who is Principal) there, when he taught in the UK - best instructor I ever had.

Also had a bit of Med moorings tuition from him on our own boat in Gibraltar a couple of years ago to build my confidence so I could take turns with my other half.

Still think he's a brilliant instructor.

 

[NigelBirch]

It has to be dinghies so the kids can do some hands on....they're only 7 and 10....