Every Thursday at 11am

Enjoy a morning at sea on a sailing boat. Join a group sailing initiation class with a professional instructor. End the day with a cocktail at the Real Club Marítimo de Sotogrande.

Before heading out to the water: (Brief explanation)
Safety: Brief explanation of safety measures on board.
Weather: Information about the day’s weather conditions.
Engine: Introduction to using the boat’s engine.
Parts of the boat: Basic knowledge of the main parts of the boat.

Heading out to sea:
Undocking maneuver: Procedure for safely leaving the dock.
Ready to set sail: Final preparations before departure.
Leaving the port and wind basics: Basic concepts on how wind affects navigation.
Hoisting and setting the sails: Techniques for hoisting and adjusting the sails.
Courses and tacking/jibing: Basic maneuvers for changing course.
Stowing the sails and returning to port: Procedure for stowing the sails and returning to the port.

Snack after sailing:
At the Club’s restaurant, share the experience with everyone.

Recommendations for the activity:
Comfortable clothing (shorts, swimwear, etc.) and white-soled shoes or sports shoes.
Essential: sunscreen and a hat.
For those who have never sailed and are unsure if they will get seasick, it is recommended to take biodramine with caffeine two hours before the activity.

*Exclusive for SO/ Sotogrande hotel guests
Price: €70 For information and reservations, contact concierge.sotogrande@so-hotels.com