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The Españole

 

Spanish and sailing course

Renowned as an international centre for sailing, Valencia was also home to the 32nd America's Cup. Our Spanish and Sailing course is aimed at all levels, from the absolute beginner to the experienced sailor.

You will receive expert tuition, navigate and race in our boat, the Españole, which is the Beneteau Platu 25 based in Valencia Yacht Base you can see in the video on this page, and in the photo (right).

During the course you will be given a solid grounding in boat handling, meteorology, seamanship, safety at sea, nautical terms, rope work, sail handling, rules of the road, helmsmanship and general duties above and below deck.

You will have 20 Spanish lessons per week (4 lessons every day) and 10 hours of sailing lessons (3 days per week).

Course details

• Nº of classes per week: 20 general Spanish classes + 10 sailing lessons.
• Length of each class: 55 minutes
• Length of the course: From 1 to 36 weeks
• Levels: All levels. From absolute beginners to advanced.
• Nº of students per class: General Spanish: Maximum of 10, average 6 - Sailing: Mini group, maximum of 5.

Timetable

• Mornings or afternoons
• Spanish 9:30-13:30 or 14:30-18:30 (subject to changes)
• Sailing: Three days a week (days depending on climatology) 10:00-13:20 or 15:00-18:20 (subject to changes)

Starting dates

2010

• August 9, 16, 23 and 30
• September 6 and 20
• October 4
• November 2 and 29

2011

• January 3
• February 7
• March 7
• April 4
• May 3
• June 6 and 20
• July 4, 11, 18 and 25
• August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
• September 5 and 19
• October 3 and 17
• November 7
• December 5

Price per week

• 20 Spanish classes + 10 sailing lessons: €300
• Enrolment fee: €50

Included in the course fees: course as chosen; info-pack; study counsellor; first coursebook and study material; placement test; use of school facilities, including free Internet access; free receiving of faxes; city tour; one cultural visit per week; certificate of attendance