Club Nàutic - Sailing school

Sailing courses

Sailing can spark very different interests among children and adults of all ages. The possibility of doing physical activity that respects the environment, the interest generated by the natural forces that move a boat, or the desire to discover an unknown world may be some of the reasons that lead us to a sailing school.

Sailing is one of the best recreational and sporting activities for enjoying nature without polluting. When we move by the force of the wind in this ever-changing environment, we open ourselves to a world of new possibilities and sensations.

Sailing is also one of the best sports activities with a clear educational focus, where teamwork, knowledge of the environment, decision-making, a sense of responsibility and safety are developed.

The sailing school of the Club Nàutic Port de la Selva is recognized by the Catalan Sailing School (Escola Catalana de Vela), the Catalan Sailing Federation (Federació Catalana de Vela) and the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation.

The aim of our school is for students to learn the techniques that will allow them to sail with maximum safety and proper technique.

To achieve this, the Club Nàutic has its own teaching program reinforced by the standards of the Escola Catalana de Vela. This program is complemented by practical sailing experience together with theoretical explanations on land and audiovisual material, with the aim of building confidence in navigation.

Alternative programs are also provided for days when sailing conditions may pose a risk to students.

All programs are designed and supervised by the teaching staff, graduates in Physical Education, and carried out by our instructors.

All these professionals are certified by the Public Administrations and by the Catalan Sailing Federation. They hold the corresponding technical licenses and pay special attention to the safety of students both on land and at sea.

Courses are aimed at children from 7 to 13 years old (children), from 14 to 18 years old (youth), and adults over 18 with no age limit.

The levels that can be reached at our school range from White to Grey according to the following scheme.

Training levels

White level

• Introduction to sailing

• Basic nautical terminology

• Movement on the surface

• Orientation in the water

• Life on board

Yellow level

• Reaching, upwind and broad reach practice

• Downwind and upwind sailing practice

• Basic tacking techniques

• Knots and rope throwing

• Folding sails and equipment

• Basic safety meteorology

• Basic onboard safety

• Beach maneuvering

Orange level

• Course sailing practice

• Downwind and upwind practice

• Tacking techniques

• Basic meteorology

• Boat theory

• Safety while sailing

• Collision regulations

• Mooring maneuver

Green level

• Combination of the Yellow and Orange level contents

Blue level

• Navigation

• Boat trim

• Coastal navigation safety

• Navigation with marks

• Trapeze sailing technique

• Collision regulations

Brown level

• Navigation

• General safety

• Sail trimming

• Light sailing boat tacking

• Compass use

• Spinnaker use

• Boat theory

Grey level

• Boat preparation and tuning

• Regatta course practice

• Starting and finishing techniques

• Regatta tactics and mark rounding

• Racing rules

Course calendar

CNPS offers spring, summer and autumn courses.

Spring (April, May, June) and Autumn (September, October)

• Advanced courses for Green and Blue levels

• Sailing baptism (introductory experience)

• Group courses from White to Blue level

• Individual sessions

• School sailing programs

Summer (July and August)

• Standard course (children, youth and adult modalities)

• Sailing baptism

• Group courses from White to Blue level

• Individual sessions

General registration conditions

Registrations will be processed strictly in order of request.

Registration will be considered confirmed once 25% of the course fee has been paid as a registration deposit. The remaining 75% must be paid at least 7 days before the start of the course.

The registration fee can be paid by bank transfer to account 2100/1355/85/0200041613, indicating the student’s name and the course number. A copy of the transfer receipt must be sent by fax to 972 387 001 or by email to nautic@cnps.cat.

If payment is not completed within this period, the reservation will be automatically cancelled and the right to the reserved place will be lost.

The registration deposit will not be refunded unless the reservation is cancelled at least 7 days before the start of the course.

The start of the course implies payment of the full course fee, which cannot be prorated according to the number of hours attended.

To participate in the course, students must be at least 6 years old at the start of the course.

The Sailing School management may modify the course schedule and structure depending on the number of participants and technical criteria.

The Sailing School management may cancel the course if the minimum number of students has not been reached 48 hours before the start.

The number of places per course is limited.