Sailing School
on Lake Como.
Nautical school on Lake Como since 1982. Sailing courses, Mediterranean cruises and sailing licence.
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Learn to sail with us
Our sailing courses are designed to guide you at every stage of your journey, from the basics to skippering, through to obtaining your sailing licence.
For those who have never been on a boat or have little experience. The goal is to teach the fundamental concepts of sailing.
Next course dates: 12, 19, 20 and 26 September 2026
Something for everyone
Sailing courses for all levels, schools and associations. Also cruises, regattas and sailing holidays.
Lake
All our sailing courses at Domaso
We run sailing courses for all levels, including with schools and other associations.
Sea
Courses and cruises
A course, a cruise, or a boat all to yourself? Courses are focused on learning sailing techniques, and are therefore more physically demanding than cruises.
Classroom
In Como city centre
Classroom sessions take place in Como, right in the city centre.
All our sailing courses at Domaso
We run sailing courses for all levels, including with schools and other associations.
Courses and cruises
A course, a cruise, or a boat all to yourself? Courses are focused on learning sailing techniques, and are therefore more physically demanding than cruises.
In Como city centre
Classroom sessions take place in Como, right in the city centre.
For schools
Our programmes pair qualified instructors, educators and marine biologists with students on fun adventure trips, exploring the spectacular Lake Como landscape — fostering environmental awareness and a love of sailing.
Learn moreUpcoming events
Members' meetings, social evenings and events at our HQ, plus course and cruise departures.
What our students say
Over 40 years of activity, we have had the pleasure of training hundreds of students. Here is what they think.
Ho partecipato a diverse esperienze in barca a vela, sempre con Annje Bonnje. Ho trovato cordialità,simpatia e professionalità. Ho avuto skipper veramente in gamba. Poter “vivere” il mare da una nuova prospettiva rispetto agli itinerari consueti delle crociere o alla vita di spiaggia è un’esperienza unica. Consigliato a tutti.
Simone ValtortaHo conseguito la mia patente nautica presso Annje Bonnje con ottimi risutati. I corsi preparatori sono stati tenuti da personale competente e professionale sia per la parte pratica che teorica. Ambiente piacevole e tanti eventi ed attività organizzati con passione e competenza.
Emilio Rigamonti
Che dire... A me hanno guidato verso l'esame della patente nautica, che ho passato tranquillamente al primo colpo. Poi ho fatto un po' di corsi al lago ed al mare e sono andati molto bene. Gli istruttori sono preparati. Ottima organizzazione delle barche al lago (grande Morris!) Organizzano un sacco di corsi, serate a tema etc. Barche perfettibili, ma so che ci stanno lavorando (mi sa che ne hanno appena presa una bella al mare) Nel complesso... è un sì!
Riccardo BezzoOttima scuola di vela, giornata tutta dedicata alla scoperta della barca. Cortesia e professionalità nello spiegare ogni dettaglio.
Massimiliano Croce
Io sono socio da circa 25 anni, e posso dire che nelle varie attività, corsi di vela, ai corsi patente ho sempre riscontrato professionalità e tanta passione. Tante sono le iniziative del Circolo, spesso rivolte anche al sociale e alla cultura del mare. Ringrazio chi è impegnato giornalmente alle varie attività, svolte con la consueta passione che caratterizza il circolo Annje Bonnje, un grazie personale a Giorgio che mi ha trasmesso l'amore per il mare.
Giuliano CarraroOttimi istruttori e ottimo metodo didattico a prezzi veramente competitivi
Dimitri Bettina
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find the answer you're looking for, contact us and we'll be happy to help.
- I have never been on a boat — can I still take part?
- Absolutely. Our sailing licence course and our beginner course (Corso Base) are designed for people who have never set foot on a sailing boat.
- Do you run sailing courses for adults, or only for young people?
- We run sailing courses for adults of every age. No previous experience is needed and there is no age limit — you can start at twenty or at sixty. Annje Bonnje's activities and courses are suitable for everyone and every age, and our cabin-boat courses on Lake Como are open to adult beginners starting from scratch.
- Do I need a boating licence to join a sailing course?
- No. You can join any of our sailing courses without a licence: you learn on board, with an instructor. The boating licence is a separate qualification, needed only if you want to skipper certain boats yourself — and in many cases it is not required even for that. If your goal is to learn to sail, start with the Corso Base, not with the licence.
- What should I bring with me on board?
- A packed lunch is a good idea, and you should always bring plenty of water. Trainers, comfortable clothes in layers (with a waterproof outer layer), a windproof jacket, a hat and sunglasses (ideally with a retaining strap), and sunscreen. Bring a buoyancy aid if you have one — if not, we will provide one for you.
- Do I have to become a member to take part?
- Yes. As an association, all of our activities are for members: on top of the course or cruise price there is the membership card (€50 a year), which includes insurance. It is not a service fee but your membership of Annje Bonnje — it lasts the whole year and also gives you access to the other courses, the cruises and the events at our clubhouse.
- Do I need a medical certificate?
- Yes. For insurance reasons you must provide a medical certificate for non-competitive sporting activity — ask your doctor for a "certificato medico per attività sportiva non agonistica".
- Where do the sailing courses take place?
- Our lake courses are held in Domaso, on the upper part of Lake Como. Our sea courses and cruises take place in the Mediterranean, with itineraries and departure ports that change from season to season — you will find them listed on each individual cruise.
- Are you a company?
- No. Annje Bonnje is a non-profit amateur sports association (in Italian, an "associazione sportiva dilettantistica", or asd). Everything on this site is organised by members and for members, and the prices shown cover the costs incurred and the teaching itself — they are a sharing of expenses, not a margin.