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Sunfish Sailing Course

$350 Full Day (8 Hours) Kids & Adults

Location: Bahia / Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island
Who: Kids & Adults – No experience required

Learn to sail in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. This full-day course takes you from complete beginner to confident sailor. You'll learn wind theory, rigging, steering, and sail control in the calm protected waters of the Bahia. By the end of the day, you'll be sailing solo, tacking upwind and running downwind. Complete the course and you'll be ready to rent a Sunfish for future adventures.

Itinerary

  • 08:00 – Welcome, safety briefing, wind theory
  • 09:00 – Rigging the Sunfish, life jacket fitting
  • 10:00 – Beach launch and first sail
  • 11:00 – Steering practice, points of sail
  • 12:00 – Lunch break
  • 13:00 – Review morning skills, Q&A
  • 14:00 – Upwind sailing, tacking, gybing
  • 15:00 – Solo sailing practice
  • 16:00 – Final sail, debrief, photos

What’s Included

  • Sunfish Sailboat
  • Safety Gear
  • Certified Instructor
  • Water & Light Snacks

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Light Jacket
  • Towel & Swimwear

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Booking Options

90min Intro

Basics + 1hr on water
$225
per person

Perfect first taste of sailing.

Full Course

Full day (8 hours)
$350
per person

Min 4 people.

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction
$135
per hour

Flexible scheduling. Any skill level.

Course Details

Learn to Sail a Sunfish

What You'll Learn

Wind direction & conditions
Rigging & setup
Steering & sail control
Points of sail
Tacking & gybing
Capsize recovery

Course Overview

  1. Rig the boat on the beach
  2. Launch and sail to a waypoint
  3. Practice upwind and downwind sailing
  4. Return to beach and de-rig

Hands-on learning. You'll be on the water within the first hour!

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Mon - Sat: 8:00 - 19:00

Sun: Closed

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Email info@simbiosisgalapagos.com
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