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  • Sail Trimming Workshop in Alicante
  • Learn to sail on a classic boat
  • Embark on a sea adventure
  • Bénéteau - Figaro 8
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Sail trim workshop in Alicante

95 reviews
Alicante, Spain
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Sailing is one of the most pleasant activities where you can enjoy nature, the sea breeze and the tranquility of sailing without noise or other disturbances, offering you incomparable moments of relaxation.

If you want to learn the art of sailing on a sailboat, sign up for this sail trimming course in which we will practice the most common maneuvers and learn the basics of trimming. We will explain how to set the sails on each course to achieve good speed and stability performance.

Learning to trim sails will allow you to optimize the flow of the wind to increase the speed of your sailboat during navigation. This sailing course does not require a nautical qualification.
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  • Plan
    We will meet at the Alicante marina pier with the instructor and the rest of the classmates at 1:45 p.m. and we will go sailing at 2:00 p.m. We will return to the port at approximately 5:00 p.m.

    What will we see during the course?
    - Theoric introduction
    - How a candle works
    - Interpretation of the wind direction and setting of the sails
    - Understand the airflow and how it affects the propulsion of the sailboat
    - How to position the sheet car
    - How to optimize the halyard tension
    - How to sail comfortably and safely
    - Upwind optimization
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Other information
All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (spanish)

This navigation output will last 3 hours.

Minimum of 3 students signed up to take the course.
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Meet Laura, the coordinator
95 reviews At Sailwiz since 2018
I coordinate activities in one of the leading companies in the nautical sector in Spain, specialized in maritime training.
I am responsible for the management of practical courses for obtaining recreational nautical licenses and qualifications, as well as the STCW professional courses approved by the DGMM.
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Boat details

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Specifications
  • Model: Bénéteau - Figaro 8
  • Capacity: 5 spots
  • Length: 8.00 m
  • Cabins: 0
  • Year: 2012
  • Bathrooms: 0
Features
  • Life jackets
  • Wind equipment
  • Bénéteau - Figaro 8

Additional Information

Included
  • Final cleaning
  • Professional skipper
Payment methods
  • Credit/debit card
  • Wire transfer

5 · 95 reviews

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    April of 2025
    For personal reasons, we have worked around the clock and they have adapted to my needs, doing everything in their power so that I can do the practice, so I am very grateful for their management.
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    April of 2025
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  • Curso para obtener tu licencia de navegación en Alicante
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    January of 2025
    Great experience with our captain, very friendly and knowledgeble! And as a bonus, we even saw dolphins!
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  • Prácticas de Capitán de Yate en Alicante
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    December of 2024
    The experience was with Alberto, very good and pleasant in the treatment along with a wide facility explaining the nautical notions of the navigation practice. Highly recommended trip!!!
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  • Curso para obtener tu licencia de navegación en Madrid
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    September of 2024
    The instructor was very experienced and had plenty of knowledge. He explained the concepts appropriately.
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  • Prácticas de Patrón de Yate en Alicante
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    June of 2024
    Good morning, the experience has generally been good. I highlight the Captain's decision not to head to the Balearic Islands due to the weather information, and then it was confirmed by the
    electrical storm that occurred on the night of Saturday to Sunday. A big hug and until next time
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    75 € /person
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    75 € /person
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