Sailing lesson in Amsterdam
Options for courses:
Watersportcentre Sloterplas is the place in Amsterdam to learn how to sail! Less than a fifteen-minute bike ride from the city center, you can sail on the beautiful Sloterplas.
For adults we provide sailing lessons in the Valk or Laser Vago. Children aged between 8 and 12 can take sailing lessons in the Optimist or Laser Pico.
It is also possible to book a private lesson in the Valk, Laser Vago or windsurfing!
Sailing course Optimist (8-12 years old)
The best way to learn how to sail is by practice. For younger children, an Optimist is the perfect boat. This lightweight boat with one sail responds directly to the wind and rudder. Therefore, young sailors will almost automatically discover the basics of sailing. The younger you start with sailing, the more easily you become familiar with the water.
Sailing course Pico/Vago (12-16 jaar)
Learn to race on the Sloterplas in the fastest boat of our fleet! You learn the basics in a Laser Pico, a stable but fast board with a daggerboard. At level two you will switch to the Laser Vago, in which you will reach higher speeds on the water. So take these sailing lessons if you are not afraid to get wet!
Sailing course Valk (18+)
For adults we have a sailing course in the Valk. The Valk is a tour sailboat, and because of the weight of the heavy keel it provides stability and a steady course. The sheltered cockpit has plenty of room for the crew. The Valk is clearly more oriented towards comfort rather than speed. Ideal boats to experience wanderings. These boats can be rented almost everywhere in the Netherlands where sailing is possible.
Sailing course Laser Vago (18+)
The Laser Vago is the fastest boat in our fleet! Instead of a heavy keel, it has a light daggerboard, making the boat ideal for racing. You can reach intense speeds with these lightweight boats. That also means you have to keep your balance, so take these sailing lessons if you are not afraid to get wet!
Private lesson
If you want to have more flexibility in planning your lessons, book a private lesson! From beginners to experts, we always make a lesson tailored to your needs. You can book a private lesson in the Valk, Laser Vago or Pico. If you’re not afraid to get wet, you can book a windsurfing lesson!