FAMILY SAILING
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Activities at Ocean Elements, Porto Heli
Dinghy sailing, windsurfi ng,
kayaking and paddleboarding
are the main watersport
activities. All the instructors
are RYA (Royal Yachting
Association) qualifi ed and
they offer lessons at a variety
of levels to suit all abilities.
If you don’t need (or want)
instruction all the watersports
kit is available for private use.
Dinghy sailing
The bright sunshine,
predictable winds and
warm sea make this an ideal
place to learn. There is a
range of RYA dinghy sailing
courses available.
■ Level One – Start Sailing
■ Level Two – Basic Skills
■ Level Three – Better Sailing.
■ Advanced modules.
For higher level sailors
already at club racing
standard or beyond.
Windsurfi ng
The instructors will get you
from novice to confi dent sailor.
Powerboat driving
Take the powerboat course and
gain the RYA Powerboat Level
Two qualifi cation.
Windsurfi ng
instruction in
Porto Heli Bay
Land-based
■ There are two staff-lead
group cycle rides a day.
Cycles are also available
for pairs of guests to explore
the area for themselves.
■ Two tennis courts and
mini golf
■ The less adventurous
members of your party can
enjoy sunbathing on the
beach or by the pool.
The sheltered
bay is the
perfect place
to learn to sail
Instructor Jeki showed Holly the basics before heading out on the water. After one unexpected dip in the warm water Holly was soon sailing well