Dinghy Sailing Courses in Spain with Aqua Adicta

Dinghy Sailing Holidays and Courses:
Come and learn to sail or improve your technique on the beautiful Mar Menor, the warmest sea in Europe. It is a huge saltwater lagoon 18 km long and 10 km wide and therefore there is plenty of space for sailing. It never gets overcrowded, even in the middle of August. The warm water and predictable winds provide perfect conditions to build confidence.

There is plenty to see and do in the area with beautiful countryside for walking or cycling, unspoilt beaches and the historic cities of Cartagena and Murcia are only a short drive away. The famous La Manga Club Golf resort is on our doorstep with world-class golf courses, all-weather tennis centre and a fantastic spa.

Our sailing lessons are tailored to the individual; we can focus on improving certain techniques or work through a set programme based on RYA levels 1 & 2. We provide high quality private tuition. We normally operate no more than a 3 to 1 student / instructor ratio and all lessons are private to your group.

For those more experienced and seeking that extra thrill we can also offer tuition using the trapeze or spinnaker.

We can offer both B&B and self-catering and hotel accommodation in the local area. See below for a selection of properties available (for more information please see our website detailed at the bottom of this page).

We also offer windsurfing training courses in Spain.

Course Prices:
Tuition is normally broken down into 2 hour segments, therefore, if you come on holiday for a week you can spend every morning out on the water and still have some time to visit the local area or laze on the beach reading a book. Alternatively, if you want to learn as much as possible, you could sail for up to 6 hours per day. All courses run on demand, we have no set start dates.

Courses follow the RYA syllabus and we award Aqua Adicta certificates which are signed by an RYA Senior Instructor. RYA certificates cannot be issued, as we are not RYA inspected.

Practical Courses	Prices per person
Low Season	1:1	2+
Single Lesson or Coaching Session (2 hours)	€80	€50
Learn to Sail (8 hours)	(3 lessons) €240	(4 lessons) €190
Adult Levels 1 or 2 (equivalent to RYA Level 1 or 2)	(5 lessons) €380	(6 lessons) €270
Youth Stages 1 or 2 (equivalent to RYA Stages 1 or 2)	(3 lessons) €240	(4 lessons) €190
Youth Stages 3 or 4 (equivalent to RYA Stage 3 or 4)	(5 lessons) €380	(6 lessons) €270
High Season
Single Lesson (2 hours)	€110	€60
Learn to Sail (8 hours)	(3 lessons) €330	(4 lessons) €225
Adult Levels 1 or 2 (equivalent to RYA Level 1 or 2)	(5 lessons) €520	(6 lessons) €325
Youth Stages 1 or 2 (equivalent to RYA Stages 1 or 2)	(3 lessons) €330	(4 lessons) €225
Youth Stages 3 or 4 (equivalent to RYA Stage 3 or 4)	(5 lessons) €520	(6 lessons) €325
Accommodation	Low Season	Mid Season	High Season
1 Bed Apartment - 7 nights	€220	€330	€495
2 Bed Apartment - 7 nights	€230	€360	€570
3 Bed Apartment - 7 nights	€315	€445	€655
2 Bed Terraced Villa - 7 nights	€320	€450	€660
3 Bed Terraced Villa - 7 nights	€400	€530	€850
All above properties include air-conditioning and use of a shared pool UK TV is available in most properties for a nominal extra charge.
Bed & Breakfast – 2 people - 3 nights	€180	€180	N/A

Multi-activity holidays are also available and can include sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.

Equipment Rental:
Equipment rentals are available for those with prior experience. If you haven’t been out sailing for a while or only have limited experience we would always recommend a lesson first so that we can brush up your skills before letting you out by yourself.

Rental	First hour	Additional hours
Windsurf Rental:
Boards: Hifly Wide-Style F2 Phoenix BIC Techno 112 Rigs: 3.5, 4.5 & 5.7 (Wetsuit hire included in price)	€35	€10
Sailing Dinghy Rental:
Sailing Dinghies: Pastinaca - 4 people (similar to a Wanderer)	€50	€10
Topper Topaz (1 / 2 people) or Laser Pico (1 / 2 people)	€40	€10
Kayak Rental:
Ocean Kayaks: Double	€30	€10
Ocean Kayaks: Single	€15	€10

Company Overview:
Aqua Adicta is a small and professional, family run, watersports company. We offer dinghy sailing and windsurfing tuition and also kayak safaris. We specialise in high quality private tuition and normally have no more than a 3 students to an instructor.

Julian, the Centre Principal, is a Royal Yachting Association Senior Instructor and has taught dinghy sailing in the UK for several years both within RYA recognised centres and freelance. He has windsurfed for many years and is an enthusiastic and patient teacher. Lesley is also an experienced sailor and has a keen interest in ornithology and ecology and will provide and insight into the local wildlife while leading kayak trips on the Mar Menor.

Location & How to Find Us:
The Mar Menor is located on the Costa Calida in South Eastern Spain and is the largest salt-water lagoon in Europe and is a great location for watersports and relaxation. It is 18 km long and contains 5 islands, one of which is inhabited. The Mar Menor (or small sea) is separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow strip of land (La Manga) and therefore, many beautiful beaches are just a stones throw away. The best beaches are found at Calblanque Natural Park, a remote area of gorgeous sandy beaches backed by rocky hills accessible only on rough roads.

The area has much to offer and La Manga Club, which has world class golf courses, tennis academy, football academy and a fantastic spa, is only 5 mins by car. Cartagena and Murcia are just a short drive away and both cities are well worth a visit with attractive architecture, cafes, restaurants and shops. Just 5 minutes in the car takes you to Cabo de Palos, which has a lighthouse and a lovely old harbour with its many fish restaurants.

The area is easily accessed with good roads and Murcia airport is only 25 mins away. Alicante is also convenient and may be reached in just over 1 hour. It only takes 2 hours to travel from the UK to Murcia (MJV) or Alicante
(ALC) and since many low-cost airlines use these airports real bargains can be found if your travel at the right time.

The weather is (on average) over 20 degrees C from April to November and during that period the temperature of the Mar Menor ranges from 18 degrees to over 30.

 

Contact Details: Aqua Adicta Calle Borges 1 Mar de Cristal 30384 Cartagena Murcia Spain Tel: UK 0870 306 0193, or Spain: 00 34 659 434 811
Web:	http://www.aqua-adicta.co.uk/