Start sailing
Beginners and those with a little experience are all welcome!
Private lessons tailored to your age and physical fitness.
If you would like to learn how to sail, why not join Start Sailing? These private lessons are designed for people sailing for the first time: as simple as possible, carefully taught, and adapted to your age and fitness. You do not need to be able to swim, and you do not need to bring any gear. All sailing wear is available to rent.
| 3 half-day sessions (about 2 hours of private lessons × 3) | ¥49,500 |
Students: please see the Junior / Student Start Sailing Course.
Wednesday: morning and afternoon sessions
Thursday: morning and afternoon sessions
Friday: morning session only
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: morning and afternoon sessions
12:00 Back ashore, debriefing, shower
12:30 Free drinks (lunch is available if you wish; reservation required)
15:00 Back ashore, debriefing, shower
15:30 Free drinks
1. Meet, check in and change
Meet at the clubhouse. After checking in, please change and get ready. Rental wear is available if you wish.
2. Briefing
On the beach or in the clubhouse, we explain the curriculum. We teach the basics of sailing as gently and simply as possible, so please relax and listen.
3. Rigging the boat
We rig the boat together. Before going out to sea, you will gradually learn about safety and today's wind direction.
4. Checking the rudder on the beach
We also show you in advance how to move the rudder and how to pull the sheet.
5. Launching
Let's learn how to launch the boat. At first the instructor explains and demonstrates, so you can learn the correct procedure.
6. Checking your form
At first the instructor takes the helm and sets off. Little by little, you will learn good sailing form and how to trim the sails.
7. Take the helm
Take the helm and check that you are sailing straight toward a target.
8. Helm and sheet together
Once you are used to the boat's movement, we practise stopping, starting, and changing direction by tacking.
9. What are the 5 essentials?
Understand the 5 essentials, the key basics of sailing. Once you can do this, you have completed the Start Course!
10. Back to the clubhouse
Return to the clubhouse. Over tea, we review today's lesson and explain the next challenge.
- The Start Course is an introductory course where you firmly learn the most important basics of sailing.
- Even if you apply as a group, each person has a separate private lesson.
- An instructor sails with you.
- For the 2nd and 3rd lessons, please write your preferred dates in the remarks field when booking.
- Swimsuit, towel, hat
- A drink (about one plastic bottle)
- A glasses strap if you wear glasses
- Waterproof cameras only
* For details, please see this page.
| Up to 2 days before | 30% of the fee |
| Until 17:00 the day before | 50% of the fee |
| After 17:00 the day before, and on the day | 100% of the fee |
To change your date, please contact us at least 3 days before your booking date. No cancellation fee applies when we cancel due to bad weather. A rescheduled booking is valid for 3 months from the original date (it cannot be carried over into the next fiscal year).