Dinghy sailing holidays

Sailing tuition is included on your dinghy sailing holiday, there's no need to book tuition or courses before you travel, it's all done once you arrive at the Beach Club.

The team are always helpful and encouraging. There’s absolutely no reason not to give it a go – at least once! Tuition sessions are grouped by ability, so you’ll always be sailing and learning with people of a similar level. After a few pointers on the beach, grab a buoyancy aid and you’re ready to set sail.

If you can already sail, there's no need to join a session (unless you want to). Simply choose a dinghy, let the beach team know and head out into the sailing area. The water sports beach is open every day and will also remain open over lunchtime, so you can sail all day if you want to.

If you have some sailing experience and can sail a triangular course this is the next level for your dinghy holiday.

Intermediate sailors follow the RYA Level 2 Basic Skills course. You'll be taught how to rig and launch, pick up essential safety knowledge (including how to recover from capsizing) and develop your ability to sail in all directions. 

You'll come away a competent, light-wind sailor after your dinghy sailing holiday with us. If you want to get your RYA Level 2 certificate, talk to a member of the beach team and they'll let you know what is required. Get yourself RYA Level 1 and 2, and you can sail at any sailing centre back in the UK

Intermediate sailing tuition is available in all Beach Clubs except Cosmos Beach Club, Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy, Neilson x Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort and Neilson x The Ravenala Attitude.

We pick the best kit from Laser, RS and Topper. The exact kit list will vary depending on the different wind and weather conditions at each of the Beach Clubs, but typically you're likely to come across some of the following kit:

Laser: Laser 1, Bahia, Dart 16, Pico
RS: RS Cat 16, Quest, Aero, Zest
Topper: Topaz 16, Argo

Check out the individual Beach Club pages for a guide to the dinghies we plan to have available for your use during your dinghy holiday.

For the best conditions and a good variety of kit, we recommend booking a trip to Alana in Croatia, Levante, Vounaki, Messini and Buca in Greece or Baia dei Mori Beach Club in Sardinia. We do not offer tuition at our Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy, but if you're already a confident sailor, you can enjoy the amazing conditions around the bay on a Catamaran.

All are great for dinghy sailing and a wide range of other water sports. And with our 40 years of experience, we know how to make it one you'll never forget. You can find out more about what customers have said about their trips with us by checking out our Feefo page. 

Our British Travel Awards across a range of categories are another indication of the experience you'll enjoy with us. You can book an unforgettable trip with us by getting in touch with the team today.

Dinghy sailing gives people a sense of freedom. It's just you, the boat, the wind and the sea – plus, any crewmates you fancy bringing along for company. 

Our Beach Clubs are RYA-recognised teaching centres, so you'll have access to top-class equipment and professional trainers who can show you the ropes. You can grasp the basics in one afternoon of safe, encouraging, and, above all, fun instruction. 

Our sailing courses are a great way to get the most out of your sailing holiday. By the end, you'll know the basics of rigging, launching, landing and, of course, sailing out on the beautiful Mediterranean water. 

Dinghy sailing holidays in the Mediterranean mean you can soak up glorious weather and brilliant sea conditions while enjoying the food and culture that comes with your chosen destination.

You'll be based on gorgeous strips of coastline facing the Mediterranean, Adriatic or Ionian Sea. Each promises something special, from turquoise waters to ideal wind conditions.

There are no better places to learn to sail than Greece, Croatia or Sardinia. And, fortunately, we have 6 Beach Clubs dotted across these stunning, serene destinations where you can sail dinghies. And if you're already an experienced sailor, you'll be in heaven sailing catamarans on the stunning waters around our Neilson x Cook's Club Adakoy, Neilson x Mangia's Torre del Barone Resort and Neilson x The Ravenala Attitude.

To enjoy a little Italian food and culture during your dinghy sailing holiday, head to Baia dei Mori Beachclub in Sardinia. 

This beautiful island is known for its watersports scene and picture-perfect water. The most consistent wind conditions can be enjoyed in June, July and August.