An outstanding Outdoor Training run by Sailing & Coaching professionals combining the lure of sailing with the learning power of the outdoors. – Minimum/Maximum number of participants: 10-21 – Destinations: Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia and the Basque Country. – Sailing experience: Not necessary – Duration: Half a day

The Sailing In this outdoor training your team will learn the basics of sailing. Unless otherwise advised, all terms will be defined assuming you are all complete newcomers to the sport. Sailing is easy, but becoming truly expert can take years. There’s always something more to learn…once you catch the sailing bug you’ll want to learn it all! The Director of Sailing will brief all teams on the Basic Principles of Sailing Yachts: Sailing Downwind, Sailing Upwind, Reaching – Sailing across the Wind, Stopping… Once these principles are mastered, you will have the basic knowledge required to sail off, turn round and return. Sailing is an active sport and racing particularly does require a certain level of fitness and mobility for each of the crew to move around the boat and to pull ropes. Lifejackets will be provided, but you need to come prepared to be outside for a couple of hours. Soft-soled shoes, or boots that will give you adequate grip whilst not marking the decks are essential. Lots of warm layers are better than thick layers as you’ll get hot at times. Waterproofs are essential.