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“We have never returned to the same place in over 30 years of holidaying but we enjoyed our time in Samos so much last year that we want to join you there again this summer.

Barry Wakefield, January 2010

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Samos

Watersports

Be it for sailing, windsurfing, or simply messing around on the water, you'll find Samos the perfect holiday destination.

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We've stocked our resort with a wide range of equipment and facilities for all levels of skill, and staffed it with fully qualified and experienced instructors who are both friendly and encouraging.

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Best of all, aside from RYA courses, nearly everything on offer is completely free of charge! So, you'll find plenty of opportunities to try something new or embrace the skills you already have.

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Our waterfront at the Zefiros Beach Hotel is an accredited RYA (Royal Yachting Association) training centre. This means you will have access to expert tuition, and can know that our equipment and safety standards are of the highest level and professionalism - and independently assessed.

Lessons

We offer a variety of courses from beginner to advanced, subject to a modest additional fee; taster sessions, refresher courses, and full RYA courses in sailing, windsurfing and power boating. The Mediterranean is a lovely place to learn with the sun shining on the warm water and during your holiday you will find there is plenty of time to practice new skills. A safety boat is always close to hand, and you will find your confidence quickly grows.

Courses we teach are the following:

Fees are payable in Euros on resort (prices given below are the approximate sterling equivalents). Courses are usually four 2-hour lessons over three days, although this can be flexible and discussed with the WaterFront Manager.  All courses run by fully qualified RYA Instructors.

Adult sailing scheme - Prices in £
RYA Sailing Level 1 and 2 £80 each
RYA Youth Sailing stages 1,2,3 and 4 (ages 6-14) £65
Sailing with spinnakers £80
Seamanship skills £80
Windsurfing - Adult scheme £80
RYA Start Windsurfing £80
RYA intermediate non-planing Windsurfing £80
Windsurfing - Youth scheme £65
Powerboat Scheme
RYA Powerboat Level 1 £110

If you are staying for 2 weeks, take two courses

i.e. level 1 followed by level 2
All courses can be reserved in resort on arrival, subject to availability. Also available in resort are a series of non-RYA shorter lessons which can be booked in resort on the first evening.

Clinics

In addition we can also provide specific tuition for particular techniques for sailing and windsurfing. Details and prices to be advised on resort.

For children

There is plenty for the young to do on the water; from starting to move up the youth schemes in sailing or windsurfing, to taking out the canoes with a group of friends, or going for a ride with an adult.

For parents

During July and August the children's clubs keep the young entertained all morning creating the perfect time for you to get on the water. Lessons can be arranged for mornings only, just speak to the Waterfront Manager to explain your family's needs and they will do their best to accommodate you.

For the more mature

Whilst you may wonder why you had not already tried it, it's never too late to have a go! At all our centres you can learn for yourself, or just have a ride with some one else at the helm. Whatever your age or ability the staff will find a way to get you on the water.

What to bring?

Very little, if you have a swimming costume you will be fine! However, we recommend you wear shoes in the water. Sailing gloves and a wet suit are useful at the beginning and end of the season. Most importantly bring any RYA qualifications you have already so we can update your logbook.

Other opportunities

If you are interested in adventure sailing around the UK we are delighted to recommend Ted North and the Christian sailing charity, Morning Star - visit http://www.morningstar.org.uk/mst_prdt.html

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http://www.morningstar.org.uk/

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