9. Sailing and dinghy sailing

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Imagine winter with sunshine and a 22-knot wind. You look at the horizon and the sea looks like an infinite plain waiting for you to sail on it. You check the sails and the equipment... all ready! You only have to leave the port and start sailing.

When? Where?

All year round, but the winter is the most attractive season if you live in Europe. In September, the socalled September Calm arrives and it is not a very windy month. All over the island, although best winds blow off the easterly and south-easterly coasts.

What do I need?

To do this sport, you will need a club or school to provide you with the necessary and equipment, such as: Boats, marinas, slipways...

If you already have all the means, we recommend that you check the available departure points.

Who can help me?

Sport and adventure companies

Sports Club Tenerife Tel. 00 34 922 787 245 info@sctenerife.es www.sctenerife.es

Specialist Travel Agencies

CanariasViaja.com Tel. 00 34 922 248 161 clientes@canariasviaja.com www.canariasviaja.com

El Cardón NaturExperience Tel. 00 34 922 127 938 direccion@elcardon.com www.elcardon.com

What about permits?

You don’t need a special user licence to go sailing, but the club or school’s licences must all be valid and their insurance must be paid to up to date. If you are taking part in competitions through a club, it must be registered with the Canaries Sailing Federation and on the Sports Companies Register.

Practical tips

· Before sailing, find out about weather conditions. · Make sure you know the areas marked out for sailing. · It is essential to go sailing with all the necessary safety equipment. · Before sailing, listen closely to the instructor´s advance tips. He will be the one who tells you about the weather conditions, the rules for departing and arriving, and the sailing areas.