Your first time on a boat
First time sailing
Want to try sailing? A full day on a boat on Lake Como, with one of our instructors aboard. No experience needed: the helm and the sheets are in your hands from the start.
- per person — or €150 for the whole boat
- €50
- in Domaso, on Lake Como
- 1 day
- experience required: the instructor takes care of it
- Zero
How it works
- You learn by doing. No classroom: you step aboard and you sail. The instructor hands you the helm and the sheets right away and guides you step by step.
- On your own or with your crew. Come by yourself and we'll team you up with others, or book the whole boat for friends and family: the two options are below.
- We pick the date together. Write to us and we'll find the right day based on the weather and availability.
Join a crew
€50 per person
We team you up with other students: we set sail once the boat is full, with 3 or 4 aboard.
The whole boat
€150 per boat
Boat and instructor all yours — friends or family — on the date you choose: instant confirmation.
Both options include the boat, the equipment and a dedicated instructor for the whole day — something you'd usually pay extra for elsewhere, up to €90 a day.
We sail from Domaso, on the upper lake, where the wind is at home: the Tivano in the morning and the Breva in the afternoon. By the end of the day you'll know whether sailing is for you — and if you loved it, the next step is ready.
Already a sailor? The day sail with an instructor might be for you.
What's next?
The next step: the beginner course
One day was enough to know the water is your place? The Corso Base runs over 4 days in Domaso: the foundations of sailing, with our instructors and the school's boats.
Discover the Corso Base 
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find the answer you're looking for, contact us and we'll be happy to help.
- 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".
- 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.
Book your first day on a boat
Write to us to find the right date: a boat, an instructor and Lake Como are waiting for you in Domaso.
Contact us