In the midst of a cold winter or a dreary wet spring, the idea of spending several luxurious days on a tropical Lanzarote sailing holiday may seem like a small slice of heaven. Nestled in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote sailing courses are a sure way to escape from the monotony of everyday life and pick up an exhilarating new hobby. What's more, membership with the Royal Yacht Association makes it easy for novices to gain the experience needed to squeeze the most fun out of Lanzarote Sailing Holidays.
RYA sailing courses, providing the necessary training and examinations for proper sailing and are available at a number of locations across the UK, making the qualification process simple and easy for anyone who wants to learn to sail. There are, however, several reasons to complete the training and qualification process at a Lanzarote resort itself, making Lanzarote sailing courses an attractive learning process for tourists and visitors alike.
One benefit of learning to sail here is rather than have to use imitation lines or phony sails, you can literally hop onto a real-life yacht and begin the necessary training. What's more, the experience of Lanzarote's veteran sailors gives you the advantage of tips and true-to-life stories of sailing in the North Atlantic.
Another benefit is unlike a sailing training course based in the UK, Lanzarote sailing courses offered by the RYA allow you to become familiar with a yacht's mechanics and design in as little as two days. During these RYA sailing courses, even the greenest sailor will become familiar with nautical terminology, parts of a sailboat, safety and courtesy on the open seas, the intricacies of GPS technology and navigation, as well as the most fun parts -- using the sails and lines for leverage against the wind!
A one-week charter holiday may have navigation stretches of up to fifty miles, making it possible for you and your family to sail to nearby isles once you have completed the prerequisite training. Once you have mastered the ins and outs of Lanzarote Sailing Courses, you may even be able to participate in the yearly excursions and races about the Canary Isles. This, however, requires advanced students and more preparation. Nevertheless, even the basics of sailing turn into an adventure once you are on the open sea.
Rya courses available on the island include RYA day skipper, coastal skipper, yachtmaster coastal and offshore to name but a few.
The benefits of sailing holidays in Lanzarote are not only restricted to the water though because no matter what your idea of a relaxing holiday is you'll be able to find any type of luxury or simple accommodation when booking a Lanzarote sailing holiday.
The isle contains numerous resorts and retreats, offering everything from golf getaways to warm white beaches to surfing to horseback riding for those that don't want to spend all their time on the water. You can even eliminate the stress of the outside world with therapeutic spa treatment, baths, yoga classes, and rejuvenating tours of the island's scenery.
The most popular resorts on the island include Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and of course Puerto Calero with its world-class marina, and if you fancy going native there are plenty of rural villas situated away from the main resort areas if you are looking for peace and quiet.
On your days off or when your sailing course has finished the extra benefits of a sailing holiday in Lanzarote really become apparent as you, your group or your entire family may easily find an adventure exploring the island with its many natural and elegantly sculpted attractions.
Top of the agenda has to be a trip to Timanfaya Volcano Park, where nearly three hundred active volcanoes present visitors with unmatched scenery and sounds. You can even eat at restaurant here that uses the natural heat still emanating from deep underground to cook your meal.
Also take time out to visit the Cesar Manrique Foundation where you'll experience the inspiration of the main architect of Lanzarotes many natural attractions and see how his home was built into the very fabric of a lava field. Other attractions to add to your agenda include Monumento Al Campesino, the Cactus Garden, the Green Caves or any one of the islands many museums.
Once you've spent time exploring the many attractions, take to the picture-perfect beaches to soak up the rays, and if you can plan a day trip to the beach at Papagayo which is regarded as the most stunning on the island and the warmest.
While there are many benefits of sailing holidays in Lanzarote given that the island has so much to offer, ultimately its the sailing adventure and lure of the open seas that tends to be the main focus for novice and experts alike, and for very good reasons.
