What is a typical Course/Cruise week itinerary?
Which destination/base should I choose?
How many days & nights will I/we stay on board?
What weather can I expect?
What shore based accommodation can you recommend before/after the sailing?
How do I book a Cruise or Charter?
Which RYA Course should I choose?
How do I gain the RYA navigational theory knowledge required?
How do I book a practical sailing course?
Can I book my own cabin?
How many others will be on board?
Can we book our own Exclusive Yacht for a Course or Cruise?
What miles will we cover and how many ports will we visit with Canary Sail?
Can I swim off the yacht?
Can I fish off the yacht?
Can we whale/Dolphin watch?
What airport do I fly to?
How do I get from the airport to my chosen sailing base?
What time is check in?
Will I be met on arrival?
Can I leave my bag if arriving earlier than check in?
Can I have my own key to the marina facilities?
Are the marinas secure?
If I stay for more than a week, do the marinas have laundry facilities?
What time is check out?
What should I pack?
How should I pack?
What’s included in my RYA practical course?
What’s included in my cruise?
What’s included in my charter?
What’s not included?
Can I hire wet weather gear?
Is on-board safety equipment included?
Is there bed linen on board?
Do you provide towels?
Am I insured for personal injury whilst on board?
What happens in the event that I need to cancel my booking?
What charter qualifications do I need?
Do I need to pay a security deposit?
Sailing Courses, Fastrack Yachtmaster Offshore programs, mile building Cruises and Charter with or without skipper
Tenerife base for Saturday to Saturday – Courses, Cruising and Charter – convenient 15 mins taxi run from TFS (Tenerife South) airport
La Gomera base – currently unavailable!
However, we will sail you there from our Tenerife base.
In a week with Canary Sail you will complete 6 days of sailing and stay 7 nights on board
Canary Islands is consistently fine with no great range of temperature through the year. Around 28 degrees in summer and low to mid 20´s during winter months. Evenings can be cooler so a fleece/jacket is advised. Low humidity so insect count is low! Good winds!
Please see here for our Canaries accommodation tips
Select product at top of our home page for details. Send us an email with your preferred dates. We will send you a fully detailed offer by return.
See “Choosing the right RYA Course for you” here
Sometimes we can arrange classroom theory training. More often clients choose the Splash on line tuition – see here. It is also possible to self learn using books and YouTube RYA classroom videos!
Currently this is not yet possible on-line as with Cruise and Charter. For availability and on-line payment Contact us
Yes! Subject to availability we guarantee you your own cabin for 1 or 2 persons at time of booking
On 36ft yachts max of 4 plus Instructor, 40ft+ 4 sometime 5 plus Instructor (Instructor/Skipper takes the saloon!)
Yes, and many do! Minimum number is 2 and max 5 (Course) or up to 9 (Cruise Mono hull 50ft or Catamaran 38)
Courses – in excess of 120NM visiting min 3 other ports
Cruises – 250 to 350NM + visiting 4/5 ports
Yes, with the yacht secured at anchor, swimming and lunch is on the agenda!
No, for this you need a special license. Canary Sail is licensed to sail only
We will see the whales and dolphins but are forbidden to follow them without the required license
Tenerife Base: Tenerife South (TFS) airport (TFN an option)
La Gomera Base: Tenerife South (TFS) airport (TFN an option)
Tenerife Base: Take a taxi from the airport direct to marina San Miguel, approx. 15 minutes
La Gomera: Take a taxi from the airport to the harbour in Los Cristianos, where you will catch a ferry Fred Olsen or Armas to San Sebastian, La Gomera.
Tenerife base: Latest check in 17.00
La Gomera base: We advise you book a flight that lands no later than 17.00, in order to catch the last ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastian, La Gomera
La Gomera – We arrange to meet you at the marina office just a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal in San Sebastian and take you to your yacht
Tenerife – We meet you in the San Miguel Marina at 17.00 on the Saturday you arrive
We can no longer accept early arrivals to the marina or store baggage. Please arrive to the marina at the appointed check in time of 17.00 and your yacht will be ready
On your arrival we can provide a key card against a refundable deposit of €10.00 for use for the duration of your visit.
The marinas are secured by CCTV, locked pontoons and 24 hour patrolling. Generally crime in the Canaries is not an issue
Yes, in all cases the marinas provide a launderette for washing and drying. We do not allow drying of clothing on the yachts!
All bases: We kindly ask you to vacate the yacht by 09.00 on the Saturday of departure
A soft suitcase or bag is preferable, as they are easier to store on board than a hard case
Wet weather gear is not included. Clients can hire wet weather gear if required – cost €20 pp/week
Auto inflate life jackets and safety harnesses are included on all our yachts!
Yes, bed linen is included for RYA courses and cruises. Charterers pay bed linen & towels for €20 per person per week
Yes, we supply bath and hand towels, but not beach towels!
Yes! However, you should take out normal holiday insurance. Check your policy also covers you for leisure sailing in territorial waters – see here if not
Bareboat charterers should have at least Day Skipper (daytime sailing only!) or higher. We will take an account of your sailing experience. An ICC or equivalent is also preferable
Bareboat charterers will be required to pay a refundable security deposit
No problem – Contact us here
A wide range of practical and theory courses offered all year round
Choose from a variety of sail cruises around the Canary Islands and beyond
From Bareboat to skippered charter, we have an option to suit your needs
Recommended accommodation options in La Gomera and Tenerife
Phone any time on our UK Divert No. (UK call cost): 0044 1252 837648
Phone (USA): 001 855 866-5566
Phone (Spain): 0034 922 141 967
Company Address:
Marina San Miguel
Urbanizacion Amarilla Golf
38639
San Miguel de Abona
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Islas Canarias
Spain
Office opening hours:
Monday-Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 08.30-15.30
Calls diverted outside of office hours, excluding Mondays. Please send us an email and your enquiry will be dealt with promptly.
Office opening hours:
Monday-Closed
Tuesday-Friday 08.30-15.30
Calls diverted outside of office hours, excluding Mondays. Please send us an email and your enquiry will be dealt with promptly.
Please use the form below to email us with your enquiry
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