Yachts & Yachting magazine

HOLIDAY ON THE WATER

With so many sailing centres to choose from in the UK and all around the world, now is the time to take the plunge and learn to sail while enjoying a relaxing holiday.

If you are the sort of person who finds it difficult to relax on a beach on holiday and instead needs to be ‘doing something’, then combining a holiday with learning a new skill such as sailing is an excellent form of escapism.

For those travelling alone, a sailing holiday is a great way to meet other like-minded holidaymakers, while for families it offers a good bonding opportunity. It is also a popular option for those with partners or family members who are not quite so enthusiastic about an activity holiday yet are happy to lie on a beach and enjoy the relaxing nautical surroundings.

With hundreds of sailing holiday centres in the UK alone and thousands worldwide, the opportunity to combine a fun holiday at your dream location in the sun while learning the skills of sailing is the perfect option.

Ideally the best way to learn the true basic skills of sailing and the effects of the wind and tides is

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