CATAMARAN LESSONS
REDEFINE YOUR SKILLS
Learn Catamaran sailing in Malcesine - the best allround watersports spot of Lake Garda!
Sailing at Lake Garda is, without doubt, the most historical and popular sport.
Our center in Malcesine is blessed with reliable and constant thermal winds, which offer ideal sailing conditions during all times of the day.
Catamaran Lessons for all levels
We teach everyone from complete beginners to advanced catamaran sailors. Our focus is purely hands-on — the best way to learn safe sailing is out on the water!
If you are new to the sport, we recommend to take on the whole 5-day Basic Course, if your goal is to sail independently and to build profund knowledge in the sport.
The "One Instructor, One Boat" model
We don't believe in coaching from a distance with radio headsets. Our instructors are right there on the catamaran with you – One Instructor, One Boat!
By having an expert on the boat right next to you, every tiller movement and sail adjustment is analyzed in real-time. This immediate feedback loop corrects mistakes the moment they happen, resulting in learning speeds up to 3x faster than other schools teaching methods.
What is included
- The right boat from our HOBIE CAT fleet for your current skill level
- Wetsuit in all sizes, shoes, trapeze, lifejacket.
- Lessons are held in german, italian or english, in small groups by certified and experienced instructors. You will learn theory on land and practice in the water!
- Boat-, sail and equipment insurance
- Parking and access to our private beach is free for our clients!
- Rescue service operated by motorboat for assistance in the water
What is NOT included
- Travel/medical insurance
- Optional: After completing the 5-day basic course, you can obtain the "VDWS Catamaran Basic Licence". This internationally recognised certificate confirms your sailing skills and allows you to rent catamarans at sailing centres worldwide.
What you need to bring
- Swimwear/bikini to wear under the wetsuit, towel and slippers
- Waterproof sunscreen for your body and face
Book your CATAMARAN lesson directly online
Choose the course which matches your skill level and ambitions among our 5 options:
TRIAL | YOUR FIRST TIME ON A CATAMARAN
You never sailed a catamaran before and want to find out if you like it? Come on board with us and find out! No previous watersports experience is needed!
After the lesson you decide whether you want to take a deeper dive into the world of sailing with our BASIC compact course*.
Level: Beginner
Age: 12-99
Duration: 2 hours
Course hours: Morning or afternoon
Requirements: no prior experience in water sports is necessary
Group ratio: max. 3 students per instructor
Teaching Model: One Instructor, One-Boat
* depends on availability
BASIC | LEARN TO INDEPENDENTLY SAIL A CATAMARAN
In this course you will learn everything you need to be able to handle a catamaran independently and bring it safely back to shore. This includes theoretical- and practical instruction, area information, course directions, rigging, maneuvers, arrival- and departure, recover from capsizing, knowledge of different boat types and knots.
After 5 course days, you can earn the "VDWS Catamaran Basic License". This internationally recognised certificate confirms your sailing skills and allows you to rent catamarans at sailing centres worldwide.
Level: BeginnerAge: 12-99
Course hours: Morning or afternoon
Duration: choose from 1-5 days, a lesson is 2,5 hours
Recommend course duration: min. 3 days
Requirements: no prior experience in water sports is necessary
Group ratio: max. 3 students per instructor
Teaching Model: One Instructor, One-Boat
ADVANCE | GAIN CONFIDENCE, GET BETTER
Have you sailed before and now want to get your skills back on track? The progress course is ideal for refreshing and repeating for intermediate sailors and as a follow-up course after the BEGIN course.
In this course more profund theoretical- and practical knowledge is conveyed. Master your maneuvers, sail with the trapeze, recover from capsize and learn new trimming options in both light and strong winds. In every case, we adapt the content of the course to meet your personal needs and expectations.
Level: IntermediateRequirements: knowledge of the theoretical and practical basics of cat sailing
Course hours: Morning or afternoon
Duration: choose from 1-3 days, a lesson is 2,5 hours
Group ratio: max. 2 students per instructor
Teaching Model: One Instructor, One-Boat
EXPERT | EXPLORE NEW DIMENSIONS
You want to experience more action, higher speed, more complex trimming options and new maneuvers with the or gennaker?
Our EXPERT course is aimed at advanced catamaran sailors who want to learn everything about gennaker sailing (prepare and rig the boat, hoist, gybe and recover the spinnaker), trapeze techniques, or even sailing single-handed.. Gain the knowledge and understanding to sail the best possible course and the best trim. Learn how to use your crew as good teamwork is fundamental for success.
Level: ExpertDuration: 2,5 hours per lesson
Course hours: Morning or afternoon
Requirements: confident catamaran sailor in 4+ beaufort, good understanding of all sailing aspects (wind- and course directions, maneuvers, knots)
Group ratio: max. 2 students per instructor
Teaching Model: One Instructor, One-Boat
PRIVATE | INTENSIVE COACHING
Make the most out of your time and take your catamaran skills to the next level. Whether you are just getting started with catamaran or you are working on your gennaker technique, our private course is the best option if you want to boost your skills fast.
Its also a great option if you want to experience the exhilarating action aboard on our F18 regatta catamaran.
The course content is adjusted by your personal trainer based on your level and expectations! The possibilities are endless; tell us what you want to learn and we will show you how to do it!
Level: all levels
Age: 8-99
Course hours: Morning or afternoon
Duration: 2 hours
Group ratio: One-to-one
Teaching Model: One Instructor, One-Boat
VDWS RECOGNIZED TRAINING CENTER
WWWind Square is a certified watersport center!
We are a proud to be a member of the world’s largest water sports school association; the VDWS International.
We do our best to manage our center and instructors following the standards outlined by the VDWS. This includes also our safety measurements and rescue services, teaching material, facility management, etc...
You can obtain your VDWS license for windsurf, wingfoil, kitesurf, sailing and catamaran directly in our center at WWWind Square. With this internationally recognized license you can easily proof your skill to other watersports centers around the world, making it simpler and more convenient to rent gear.
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