Learning to sail is becoming an increasingly popular activity. We are captivated by the sensation of a sailing boat gliding through the water without the noise of an engine. However, many people are not content to be mere spectators; they also want to understand how and why things happen on board and to play an active part in making it all happen. It is to them that we dedicate our full attention in our sailing courses. At the same time, we aim to train future sailors in the fundamentals of good seamanship.
What does learning to sail mean to us?
“You learn to sail by clocking up the miles.” This is a phrase we hear a lot these days, but we don’t entirely agree. It’s true that without getting out to sea, it’s difficult to learn very much. But it’s worth emphasising that, for us, learning in depth involves much more than just knowing how to handle ropes and set sails.
At sea, we must be completely self-reliant. To achieve this, we need our own resources to deal with any unforeseen circumstances. At present, there is no manual that covers every possible scenario we might encounter whilst sailing, as there are simply too many.
That is why we believe in the value of learning to think for oneself rather than simply memorising steps. Once we reach this point, the miles sailed do become very important, as the more experience we gain, the more resources we develop. That is why our teaching system pays special attention to every tiny detail so that you can learn to sail and become self-sufficient.
Our sailing school
We offer a range of courses to help you learn to sail.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about the sailing school
Day trips for sailing
This more flexible option will give you plenty of time to practise a wide range of manoeuvres. We tailor the day’s programme to the overall ability of each group. It is therefore worth assessing your specific needs.
We offer trips designed to improve your sailing skills, as well as others for beginners.
We can also organise weekend sailing trips, long weekends or a full week’s sailing.
One-week sailing course
Over the course of a week’s sailing, we will tour the Balearic Islands. Living on board and sailing a yacht for a full week is, in fact, one of the most rewarding learning experiences. As it involves practising both sailing and anchoring, as well as putting all aspects of navigation into practice, it is one of the most rewarding learning experiences.
What we achieve through our sailing school
At our sailing school, we know that when we simply memorise something, we run the risk of forgetting it easily. What’s more, this means we’ll need to put in extra effort to study, with no guarantee that the information will stick in our minds.
It is when we explore things for ourselves, seeking possible answers, that we understand the ‘why’ behind things, and that is when real learning takes place. For this reason, our method is based on encouraging students to think for themselves. By asking questions, we get each student to think through the process of finding answers, thereby achieving a deeper understanding of each topic.
When we have reached conclusions on our own, even if we forget them at some point, we are certain that we will be able to reach the same conclusion again by reflecting on the subject. This gives us a sense of security and self-confidence; it empowers us and makes us self-reliant – exactly what we need for sailing. Furthermore, having a well-equipped sailing boat in perfect condition will be essential for enhancing your development as a sailor. At SON A MAR, we dedicate all our efforts to ensuring that our students can learn to sail.
If you’re looking for nautical literature on learning to sail, we recommend visiting the Librería Náutica website.
If you have any questions about our sailing boat hire or would like to make a booking, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
