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Dinghy sailing courses in Puerto de Mazarrón

Ever watched a boat sailing across the sea and wondered what that feeling of freedom would be like? Find out with a sailing taster session or a course at your level.

From €45

  • All year round
  • All ages
  • Instructor always with you on the taster
  • Safety boat

A sport for any age

Dinghy sailing can be enjoyed by anyone, whatever their age or fitness. Learning in a dinghy gives you the perfect grounding in everything you need to know to sail: it combines exercise with the technical knowledge and skills the sport requires.

Have you sailed before and enjoyed it? We adapt to your level, refreshing what you already know and moving your learning on with new challenges.

Sun, wind and the sound of the sea

Sailing in the sun, with only the wind and your own seamanship to move you, is an ideal way to shake off stress and enjoy nature. You can watch the birds gliding over the waves, and it is common to come across species typical of the Mazarrón area, such as sunfish.

Group of students sailing a Grímpola school dinghy in Mazarrón
Trapezing on a catamaran off Puerto de Mazarrón
Equipment

Our sailing dinghies

Topaz Taz · Dinghy sailing at Grímpola

Topaz Taz

A simple boat, ideal for anyone who wants to start sailing. It is great fun and, weighing just 40 kg, very easy to handle even for the youngest sailors. Perfect for learning the basics and getting to know how a boat behaves on the water.

Length
2.95 m
Beam
1.76 m
Sail area
5 m²
Crew
1-2
Pastinaca · Dinghy sailing at Grímpola

Pastinaca

A 4-metre dinghy whose design has made it the reference boat for learning to sail, thanks to its agility and forgiving behaviour on the water.

Length
3.90 m
Beam
1.70 m
Sail area
9 m²
Crew
1-4
Hobie Cat 13 and 14 catamaran · Dinghy sailing at Grímpola

Hobie Cat 13 and 14 catamaran

Probably the boats that give the most enjoyment under sail. Their stability and light weight mean they reach high speeds in light winds, with you sailing very close to the water. They are very simple to handle and rig, with simple fittings that make learning easier.

Length
3.90 m
Beam
2.13 m
Sail area
9 m²
Crew
1-4
Gamba · Dinghy sailing at Grímpola

Gamba

A group sailing dinghy with a fibreglass monohull and a lifting centreboard and rudder. A fast and very comfortable boat to sail.

Length
5.45 m
Beam
1.94 m
Depth
0.85 m
Weight
283 kg
Sail area
13 m²
Crew
1-4
What you’ll learn

Types of dinghy sailing course

01

Sailing taster session

The ideal way to get your first taste of sailing. In a 3-hour session you practise the basic techniques on the waters of the bay where the school is based, in boats designed for learning and always under the supervision of an experienced instructor.

  • Safety: basic rules.
  • Taking part in manoeuvres and steering the boat.
  • Introduction to sailing terms.
  • Learning the basic knots you need.
  • Balance and stability on board.
  • The fundamental manoeuvres of sailing.
  • Building a love of sailing and respect for the marine environment.
02

Beginner dinghy sailing course

  • Safety: basic rules.
  • Parts of the boat and the rig. Rigging.
  • Knots.
  • Wind direction and its effect on the boat.
  • Crew position. Head to wind.
  • Points of sail: close-hauled, beam reach, broad reach and running, and sail trim on each.
  • Luffing up and bearing away.
  • Tacking and gybing.
  • Man overboard.
  • Righting a capsized boat.
  • Reefing.
  • Rounding marks.
  • Launching from and returning to the beach.
03

Improver sailing course

  • Safety at sea and collision regulations.
  • Basic weather knowledge.
  • Optimum sail trim on each point of sail.
  • Strategies for gaining or losing ground to windward: downwind, reaching and close-hauled courses.
  • True and apparent wind.
  • Coming alongside a buoy or pontoon under sail.
  • Heaving to.
  • Catamaran sailing.
  • Handling the spinnaker.
  • Sailing on the trapeze.
  • Introduction to racing.
Prices

Dinghy sailing course prices

Taster session

€45per person

  • 3 hours
  • Monday to Sunday
  • All year round
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Week

€180per person

  • 15 hours
  • Monday to Friday
  • All year round
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You can combine more than one activity.

Already know how to sail? See equipment hire by the hour.

Gallery

Dinghy sailing in Mazarrón bay

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about dinghy sailing

How much does a sailing taster session cost in Mazarrón?
The dinghy sailing taster costs €45 per person, lasts 3 hours and can be done Monday to Sunday, all year round.
What dinghy sailing courses are there?
A 3-hour taster (€45), a 6-hour weekend course (€90) and a 15-hour week course from Monday to Friday (€180), with beginner or improver content depending on your level.
What boats do you learn in?
In dinghies designed for learning: Topaz Taz, Pastinaca, Hobie Cat 13 and 14 catamarans and Gamba.
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Book your dinghy sailing session

Tell us what you would like to do and when. We’ll confirm availability and have everything ready so all you have to do is come and enjoy the sea.

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