Sailing school
Learn to sail
Sailing is easier to start than it looks and harder to master, which is why people stay with it for life. Beginner courses put you on the helm on day one, in a small group with an instructor aboard.
- Start age
- 8 years+
- Group size
- Max 4 per boat
- Course
- 2–5 days
- Season
- Oct–May
Course options
Every course is practical from the first session, with theory taught out on the water.
- Discover Sailing — a half-day taster, no commitment
- Beginner dinghy course — two days, from rigging to independent sailing
- Keelboat introduction — three days on a larger cruising boat
- Junior sailing — a structured programme for 8 to 16 year olds
- Corporate sailing days — team programmes on multiple boats
What to bring
Clothes that can get wet and shoes with grip. Boats, buoyancy aids and gear are provided. You needn't be a strong swimmer, since everyone wears a buoyancy aid and a safety boat stays on the water.
After the beginner course
Most students go on to RYA qualifications or join club sailing to build hours. We'll tell you which suits the time you really have.
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Questions
Frequently asked
Do I have to be able to swim?
No. Everyone wears a buoyancy aid, and a safety boat is out for the whole session. Being at ease in water helps but isn't required.
What is the best starting age?
Structured junior sailing starts at around eight, when children can handle a small dinghy. There is no upper limit, and many of our beginners are over fifty.
When is the season?
October to May in Mumbai and Goa. Sailing pauses for the southwest monsoon from June to September.
Could I sail alone after the beginner course?
After two days, most people can rig, launch, sail a course and return safely in light winds with supervision nearby. Stronger winds take more hours, which the follow-on courses provide.
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Also from the school
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RYA courses
The certification recognised worldwide, for chartering abroad, skippering your own boat or working on the water.
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Buy sailing gear
Light, quick-drying, sun-resistant kit chosen for Indian conditions rather than the North Sea.
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Buy a sailing boat
Start smaller than you think. A dinghy sailed each weekend teaches more, costs less and resells more easily.
Ready when you are. Let's talk it through.
Share your date, port and group size. We reply with options and a firm price, usually within the hour.