“We are tied to the ocean, and when we go back to the sea – whether it is to sail or to watch it – we are going back from whence we came.” ― John F. Kennedy
With 6 Hobie Cat boats, a J/24, and two brand new X-Treme 26 racing yachts the BodyHoliday offers the perfect set up for both the experienced sailor and those just starting their voyage of discovery.
Our Sailing Masterclass offers you the chance to learn from the world’s best sailors in the luxury of an award-winning all-inclusive spa resort. From introductory lessons for first timers to competitive regattas for more experienced sailors there is something for everyone.
This year’s Sailing Masterclass is delivered by Olympic Champion Saskia Clark and our qualified team of sailing professionals. They will be on hand to help you hone your sailing skills so you can get the most out of your sails.
Sailing Masterclasses
19TH MARCH TO 2nd APRIL 2017
Hobie Cat Sailing Basics
This lesson starts on the beach where Saskia will go over some basic sailing theory and then you will head out to sea on a Hobie Cat to put what you have learnt into practice.
Complimentary
J/24 Yacht Sailing
This is a 2 hour sailing experience on board our 24 foot sailing yacht. Saskia will teach you how to sail a keel boat. You will get the opportunity to take a turn at the different positions on board including taking the helm. This is perfect for those who are new yacht sailing.
$150 per person, 4 people max
X-Treme 26 Race Sailing
Perfect for dinghy or day sailors who want to experience the excitement of yacht racing. During this session Saskia will give you an introduction to racing – trimming sails, optimising ballast, and flying the spinnaker. A fantastic yacht racing taster experience!
$150 per person, 4 people max
Sailing Regatta
On Saturday 25th March and Saturday 1st April BodyHoliday will be hosting a fun sailing regatta for our guests. There will be Hobie Cat Races and an X-Treme 26 Match Race. The regatta is free to enter for BodyHoliday guests and there are some great prizes to be won.
Hobie Cat Fleet Race
Whether you team up with a buddy in the Double Handed or go it alone in the Single Handed class, this will be a fun competition where you can put your new sailing skills to the test.
X-Treme 26 Match Race
BLUE and REEF, our two X-Treme 26 racing boats, will go head-to-head in a thrilling match race. For those guests who want the adrenaline rush of racing these super-fast boats we have 4 crew positions available on both teams.
If you are interested in taking part in the Saskia Clark Sailing Masterclass register here.
