Membership

Summer Sailing School for Beginners Level 1 & 2

  • Starting - 30th June
  • When - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8.30-1.00pm
  • Duration - 10 Sessions
  • Level - Beginner
  • Restrictions - Must be able to swim unaided
  • Fee - 275 (multi day and sibling discounts available)

Our summer sailing school is open to kids aged 6  – 16 years. It offers young sailors an opportunity to have fun playing games on the water while learning how to sail in a safe and fun environment, building confidence and independence by teaching them to sail independently right from the start. We teach the basics of sailing where kids can learn out of the classroom through action and supported experimentation in a controlled, coach supervised setting.  This involves;

  • Building skills one layer at a time, starting with steering behind the safety boat in the first session
  • Later adding the sail and eventually letting the kids control the boat alone. 
  • Learning skills like tacking and gybing onshore to build muscle memory before we practice them on the water. 
  • Learning how to sail on different sailing angles through experimentation. 

 

Booking opening soon. Email sailing@vikings.mt to me notified when bookings open.

 

We accept kids for 2 levels:

Level 1 – Complete beginners

Level 2 – Improve sailing – Have some sailing experience but need to build confidence

 

Our program starts on the Tuesday 30th June (No training during Santa Maria week)

Duration: 10 weeks

Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday

Time: 8.30am – 1.00pm (free early drop off at 8.15am).

We will also be offering limited spaces for inclusive sailing. Please contact us on sailing@vikings.mt for more information.

Price per day (for the whole summer): 275 Euro. See below for multi day discounts

Extra hour: 1.00 to 2.00pm (additional payment)

Our club is fully compliant with Sportmalta and holds an SLC certificate. The course is therefore eligible for the kids sports tax rebate

 

5% for attending TWO days a week (calculated automatically at checkout)

10% for attending THREE or more days a week (please email sailing@vikings.mt for additional coupon code)

Note: ALL days must be booked in one order to qualify for discount.  

An extra 5% applies if sending more than 1 child for our program. Just tick the family discount box.

 

Please note that you are paying for a package price of 10 weeks. Days chosen upon booking are fixed. 

 

 

 

         
Summer Sailing for Beginners 2026

Summer Sailing for Beginners 2026

Price range: €275.00 through €295.00

Choose the days and time options you wish to book. Normal times are 8.30-1pm with. An extra hour up till 2pm can be booked against additional payment.

Each child needs to be booked separately. 

To benefit from the discount, you need to tick and pay for all the days in the same order.

Tick the family discount box if you have more than 1 child attending.

Note: Days cannot be changed once the program has started. Any changes must be made BEFORE the start of the term and are subject to availability.

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SKU: SS26-1 Category:

Description

Level 1: Introduction to Sailing
Purpose: To provide a safe and high-energy introduction to the world of sailing. This level focuses on building confidence and basic boat handling.

Land-Based Activities
• Terminology: Learning the parts of the boat including the hull, mast, boom, and rudder.
• Basic Knots: Mastering the Figure of Eight, Reef Knot, and Bowline.
• Wind Theory: Understanding where the wind comes from and how it moves the boat.
• Safety Procedures: Proper life jacket fitting and emergency whistle signals.
• Fun and Games: Team-building land exercises and games.

Sea-Based Activities
• Helming: Learning how to sit in the boat and use the tiller to steer.
• Boat Balance: Understanding how to move weight to keep the dinghy stable.
• Basic Maneuvers: Practicing how to turn the boat through the wind. Tack / Gybe
• Mark Rounding: Navigating around buoys to practice steering precision.
• Safety Drills: Supervised capsize and recovery drills to remove fear of the water.

 

Level 2: Improve Sailing

Purpose: For students who have completed Level 1 or have some prior experience. The focus shifts toward technical proficiency and preparing for year-round sailing.

More Advanced Theory

  • Sail Trim: Learning how to pull the sails in or let them out for maximum speed.
  • Navigation: Understanding basic right-of-way rules on the water.
  • Weather Awareness: Identifying clouds and wind shifts that affect sailing.

 

Improving On The Water Skills

  • Refined Helming: Steering with high accuracy while maintaining boat speed.
  • Efficient Maneuvers: Perfecting Tacks and Gybes to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Course Racing: Introduction to short-course racing and competitive fun.
  • The 12-Month Bridge: Specific drills designed to prepare students for the year-round club program.

Welcome!