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When you think of sailing in the Canary Islands, Tenerife and Lanzarote are two destinations that often come to mind. While many people flock to the popular resorts and beaches, there’s more to these islands than meets the eye. The purpose of this blog is to unveil some of the hidden gems you can discover […]

Embarking on a sailing holiday with Canary Sail in Tenerife? It’s essential to pack wisely, as space on board is limited and you’ll want to maximise comfort and convenience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure you have everything you need for a delightful, hassle-free sailing experience. What to Pack for Your Sailing Holiday Luggage Travel […]

Sailing has long been associated with freedom, adventure, and a dash of luxury. What better way to experience all three than by booking a yacht charter holiday with Canary Sail, based in the sunny south of Tenerife. If you’re contemplating such an excursion, here are compelling reasons why choosing Canary Sail should be at the […]

Good Morning America! Now you can fly direct from Newark to Tenerife, Canary Islands! A big welcome to you sailors out there, plus those planning to learn! Sail Training with Canary Sail in the Sunny, Dry and Windy heat of stunning Atlantic Canary Islands, just off the Northwest Coast of Africa. These European, Spanish occupied […]

Canary Sail are working hard behind the scenes under this imposed cloak of Coronavirus Lock Down. Never before since the forming of the company 17 years ago have we had such a Golden Opportunity to take stock, take a deep breath and really get down to the minute detail in our yacht maintenance and cleanliness […]

For those of you who have read our previous Yachtmaster Fastrack blog (see below), this is an update on our successful progress and record of more recent Yachtmaster Offshore Exam programs. Since our last post, some 12 “Fastrack” clients have passed through our sailing school. Each has joined us at an appropriate stage in the […]

In the next few weeks Canary Sail will take delivery of the following yachts to our fleet for the Winter season: 2009 3 cabin/2 heads Beneteau First 45 “Cruiser/Racer” 2011 4 cabin/4 heads Beneteau Oceanis 50 “Family” 2019 4/5 cabin 4 heads Lagoon 40 Catamaran These additional yachts are available for Bareboat Charter through to […]

Scheduled work was carried out recently on both Cora, our Bavaria 36 “Deep Keel” and Magi a Bavaria 40 “Cruiser”. Both yachts were lifted to the boat yard for anti fouling, complete hull cut, polish & wax, engine service, internal varnishing and general maintenance inside and out. Our local Volvo dealer, service agent and chandlery […]

Canary Sail have successfully run RYA Yachtmaster Exams for the past 10 of the company´s 16 year history. “Fastrack” Yachtmaster is an alternative option to reach this internationally acclaimed and professional sailing qualification over a 15 week period starting from the sailing basics and working towards the ultimate goal of RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate. Since […]

When Andrea booked his RYA Tidal Coastal Skipper Practical Course with us, he asked whether the syllabus included training on how to climb the mast. It doesn’t but we thought it could. What a good idea for advanced skippers who one day may be required to fix something above head height, right? We arranged the […]