Alesta Beginner’s course will get any youngster out on the water and sailing. The course is conducted within the moorings in a completely natural environment. No previous experience is required with the only expectation is that the participants are water safe and comfortable in an outdoor setting. Give your kids a head start in a sport that can last a lifetime.

This course is currently not opened due to the Covid-19 pandemic. When the course starts, this information will be removed from the page.

Course Duration
  • Totally 2 weeks(weekday) / 10.00am – 13.00pm or customized sessions can be arranged. Minimum of 4 participants.
Booking
  • Online Booking Course fee includes certification & buoyancy aid usage
Pre-requisite
  • Open to Bodrum Hebil Bay
  • Able to swim at least 50m without a personal flotation device.
  • Age between 7 to 13 years old.
Ratio
  • 1:8 (Minimum of 4 students to start the course).
Certification
  • Fundamental Certification at the end of the course.
Equipment
  • All training equipment is provided.
Course Syllabus
  • Safety precautions
  • Heave-to
  • Parts of the boat and their usage
  • Getting out of irons
  • Points of sail
  • Launching and recovery
  • Simple Sailing knots
  • Capsize recovery
  • Rigging & De-rigging
  • Avoidance of collision
  • Basic boat handling
  • General knowledge of weather, tides & current