Sailing in Lisbon
WELCOME ABOARD !
Sailing in Lisbon, Cascais and the surrounding area our school offers everyone the opportunity to experience life on the ocean wave.
We organize sailing baptisms (an introduction to sailing), sailing cruises from a romantic afternoon's sailing to one and two day cruises, private sailing parties, sailing courses and sea trips for beginners and experienced sailors and team building activities for companies all year around.
On our trips you can relax and enjoy some of the highlights of Portugal's west coast including:
spectacular views of Lisbon from the Tejo estuary.
a visit to the charming seaside town of Cascais and its stylish modern marina
the crystal clear waters and intriguing flora and fauna of the Berlengas Islands nature reserve.
cruising past traditional fishing villages, long golden beaches and dramatic cliff formations- a photographers' paradise.
the possibility of spotting wild dolphins, south of Lisbon
Did you know that the sailing around Lisbon is so good that the 2007 ISAF world sailing championships were held in Cascais?
Our aim is to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or experience, can enjoy sailing in Lisbon and with an experienced and sea loving team we promise that everyone who sails with us will have a memorable time. We use two comfortable, high performance sailing boats on our trips- a Grand Soleil 40 and a Golfino 7.25.
Sailing BaptismsOur Sailing Baptisms are an ideal introduction to sailing. The perfect trip for anyone who is interested in trying sailing without any significant commitment in terms of time and money. It's also a great way to meet our instructors and crew and try out our boats.
Programme:
The baptism takes place close to the harbour. Depending on the wind and current you may sail out of the river towards the open ocean or sail towards Lisbon's waterfront.
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Sailing Cruises
Romantic Afternoon Cruises:
Why not set aside an afternoon for a romantic sailing cruise between Cascais and Belém? Sailing til sunset this could be a sure way to impress your partner or a very romanitc way to pop the question! You can just relax and enjoy the cruise or get involved and learn a lot about sailing and manoeuvering the boat. Light snacks, dinner or champagne available on request.
2 hours April to October, by appointment, Only 2 people aboard + skipper.
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An Afternoon on the Water:
Do you want to escape the bustle of the city for an afternoon, spend quality time with friends, family or colleagues or try your hand at sailing in spectacular scenery? If so why not join us for an afternoon on the water. Sailing out from Lisbon or Oeiras towards the sunset you can take the time to relax or try your hand at the helm.
3 hours
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1 day Cruise:
Our day cruises are ideal for anyone who wants to see Lisbon from a dramatic new perspective and enjoy an unforgettable day on the water. There are a number of possible destinations including a trip to Cascais with stops for ocean swimming and at a marina on the way or, wind and tide permitting, you may choose to sail upriver in any of our available boats.
6 hours sailing.
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A Night on Board Ship!
A taste of life on board. Leaving Lisbon in the early evening you'll sail to the pretty harbour town of Cascais as the sun slowly dips beneath the horizon. In Cascais you can choose to berth in the marina so you can head into the town for dinner at one of its many excellent restaurants or to anchor out in the bay and have a romantic dinner on board. In the morning after breakfast we'll set sail back to Lisbon and you'll again have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sailing from our experienced skipper.
18.00 day 1 to approx 12.00 day 2
2 to 7 Day Sailing Cruises:
These cruises are ideal for anyone who wants to take adventure a little further, experience life on the ocean wave and learn a bit more about life aboard. Once we set sail, you can do as much or as little as you like- learn more about sailing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view.
Destinations
We normally sail to Sesimbra, Setúbal, Berlengas, Peniche, Figueira da Foz and the Algarve. If you have another destination in mind please contact us for more information.
Programme
A typical cruise will leave from Lisbon on Saturday morning or Friday evening. It includes sleeping aboard. Marina and fuel charges are not included in the price. If you wish we can also arrange catering aboard -please ask for details when booking your cruise.
Learning to Sail
Besides relaxing and enjoying your cruise, all guests are encouraged to participate. During your trip we'll show you the ropes and discuss
Navigation (charts and electronics)
Weather forecasting
Preparing for the trip
Night sailing
Safety at sea
What to do in bad weather and strong wind
Pre-requisites
Most participants should have had some previous sailing experience.
Prices depend on programme, Minimum Group - 4 people.
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Celebrations at Sea
Birthday Cruises:
Throw a birthday party your friends will never forget! Just relax and enjoy yourselves or have a go at sailing the boat yourself. On our full day cruises we'll anchor in Cascais for you to lunch at your favourite restaurant or take a dip in the sea. Book a full day cruise on our 10 metre boat and we'll throw in a chocolate cake and bottle of champagne.
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Floating Hen or Stag Parties:
Say goodbye to your single life in style! We offer sailing hen or stag parties for up to 75 people. On our late afternoon cruise you'll sail for three hours between Lisbon and Belem returning to dry land at approximately 9pm just at the right time for dinner and more partying. On our full day cruise you'll leave Lisbon in the morning and sail to Cascais where we'll anchor for you to swim or lunch before sailing back to the city. On these trips we'll throw in a free bottle of champagne and additional on board catering, open bar or champagne can be arranged. Please contact us for more information about parties for larger groups
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Sailing Courses
Sailing Courses (Learn to Sail or Intermediate Sailing)
We offer regular weekend courses and intensive sailing courses lasting from 1 to 4 days all year around. In a short intensive course you can cover a programme that would normally take you months of weekend classes. The courses are competitively priced to encourage as many people as possible to take up this sport.
The "Learn to Sail" level is designed for anyone without previous sailing experience. "Advanced" and "intermediate" levels are ideal for anyone wishing to further their knowledge and learn to sail independently
Once you've learnt a little why not join us on one of our sea trips- specially designed to help beginners or intermediate sailors get more experience on the open sea
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A satisfied customer writes: I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the learn to sail course. It was a fantastic experience and great fun, particularly with Eduardo who was very friendly and patient! I'll be back to do the intermediate course as soon as I can. A.D.
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Thank-you for your interest in sailing in Lisbon. We hope to see you soon!
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