Basic sailing course + Sailing license extension, Palermo
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Deal overview
With us you finally have the opportunity to make your dream come true: by participating in the basic sailing boat course, you will learn the basics of this splendid discipline in just a few lessons, as well as how to steer the boat by carrying out the main navigation manoeuvres.
The entire course will take place on board the sailing boat made available by the school and is divided into 8 lessons, two of theory and six of practice, lasting 3 hours each.
The course is mainly intended for beginners, but is also useful for those who already have a sailing license and want to add the extension for sailing within 12 miles of the coast.
The instructor skipper will touch on various topics during the lessons:
- Hulls, the existing types and the parts of which they are composed
- Equipment and maneuvers to learn about the main parts of the boat and the most important maneuvers, mastering the ropes, knots, blocks and on-board tackles
- Sailing, learning to recognize the different types of existing sails, its parts and shapes, as well as reefs and running rigging
- Technical terminology, upwind and downwind, luffing and bearing away, tacking, gybe etc.
- Gaits
- Sailing boat handling to learn how to control the trim and adjust the sails, as well as steering the rudder
- Main maneuvers (tack, gybe, luff...)
- Necessary equipment
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What does the activity include
- Basic sailing course (8 lessons)
- Vessel
- Fuel
- Insurance
- Instructor
- Handouts and other consumables
- Application submission costs
When your activity starts and finishes
To be agreed with the structure
How does it work?
- 1Pick date and seats Calendar with real-time availability. No requests, no waiting.
- 2Instant confirmation You’ll receive the voucher by email and in your Account Area. Contact the instructor to finalise the day details.
- 3All set! Present your booking code on the day and enjoy the adventure.
- 1Buy a Gift Box or Gift Voucher Receive it by post in 24–72h or instantly as a PDF e-voucher. Includes an open-dated redeem code. View previewView preview
- 2Activate whenever you like The recipient has 90 days, which can be extended once by another 90, to activate the voucher and choose any available date in the calendar.
- 3Enjoy the experience Show the voucher on the day of the activity and enjoy!
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Basic sailing course + Sailing license extension, Palermo
Via Cala, 2 Palermo (City)
- Bad weather: new date or refund
- Instant voucher by email
- Gift Box - Open Date · In stock (delivery 24–72 h) · View preview
- Secure payment, no booking fees
Basic sailing course + Sailing license extension, Palermo
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Questions and answers about the activity
How does it work?
- You’ll receive an open-date voucher. Buy now and activate the date later (90 days to choose).
- Gift. Send a gift voucher by email or request a gift box for postal delivery.
- The physical box includes the open-date voucher and a free pair of sunglasses.
