Tenerife, Club Sail Sea School

I have been to quite a few Sailing Schools over the years, either to learn or to Charter. I have tried two in Tenerife! Club Sail is by far the best that I have been to. The booking was made very easy by Barbara, who even arranged for me to be collected from my hotel in their nice shiny mini bus. Their school boat is a Bavaria 36 based in Los Gigantes Marina which I am told is 2003, but with new engine, new sails and shiny hull I have difficulty believing it. I have been on boats less than two years old which are in a far worse condition. Club Sail obviously take pride in their school boats. Our Instructor was the one who collected me from my hotel, what a nice guy he is, knowledgeable and good fun to be with. We mostly had great weather, sunny and with light winds, but also had some bad weather, but not as bad as they had it in the UK! Our Instructor took it all in his stride and made it a fun experience. We cruised Tenerife and the island of Gomera, what great fun. This was my first experience of IYT training and I was impressed. I spend one week on theory in the Club Sail classroom, not down on the coast but purpose built in a tranquil mountain retreat with the most marvelous views of the sea and four islands. Like Arnie - I WILL BE BACK!

Had a fanastic time. Instructors knew there stuff and were very welcoming. I did my Day Skipper ready for a flotilla holiday next summer and feel that I am now up for the job. Thanks very much - I will be back next winter for my Coastal Theory and Practical.

Will recommend to all my friends.

Good bits:

own cabin, duvet, collection from airport, friendly staff who are good teachers, good food and plenty of it

bad points:

going home

Just returned from my second sailing trip with Club Sail. Had a great time. As a single person its nice to have your own cabn, and with a maximum of 4 clients on board you get individaul tuition.

The airport pick up is nice as it means you don't have the extra costs of transfers.

Welcome drink means you get introduced to instructors and fellow crew members which is great touch.

Comin back to do Yachtmaster next time!

Just returned from second sailing holiday with Club Sail, got Day Skipper in 2 weeks last year with chief instructor

& this year developed skills with his wife, who he said was much tougher! She certainly developed my wind awareness & I now feel confident to go for Coastal Skipper next year. We had 6 days wonderful sailing,lunch & a swim in Spaghetti Bay & a magical night sail into the setting sun with a tall ship on our port beam, a large whale crossing the bow & dolphins surrounding the boat. Last days sail back into Las Galletas saw another wonderful sunset, but no green flash, better luck next time! San Fernando afforded a comfortable accommodation, nice breakfast & lunch on board, with a welcome gin & tonic or beer after mooring, then off to enjoy very fresh fish in a local restaurant or bar.

I have just finished my 4th trip with Club Sail. As usual I had a great time and have just booked my return trip!

Club Sail has a nice operation, good Instructors and boats.

Las Galletas is very windy as a base. A highly rated review from a member of staff, perhaps a little biased.

Fair value for money but in this day and age pay by credit card or on arrival, not way in advance.

Club Sail Sea School were very helpful would recommend to anyone, great boats and sailing. Loved the welcome drink and end of course get together.

Although I found the quality of the yacht and instruction to be good, it didn't make up for the fact that it was like being in the UK with sun. We did visit the island of La Gomera where the towns of San Sebastian and Vall Grand Rey were charming.

I came to Club Sail after experiencing a somewhat disappointing time with another school, so I was half expecting the same type of instruction at club sail, but how wrong I was, the school is excellent both in the class room and out at sea. I was pleased with the standards. The course was both enjoyable and challenging, I would go back to club sail again. The Island of La Gomera was fantastic the boats we used were to a high standard well done, you have made a mark.

All in all a memorable experience and one that I would enthusiastically recommend to anyone. Club Sail in Tenerife certainly deserves every success.