Sailing school on Lake Como

Sailing courses, from your first tack to skippering

Adult sailing courses on cabin yachts, in Domaso on Lake Como and at sea. A step-by-step path: start with the beginner course and work up to running boat and crew on your own, always with an instructor aboard and at most four students per boat.

  • One boat, four students max
  • Domaso, Lake Como — and at sea
  • Members only (€50 card)
Marina di Domaso at sunset, home of our Lake Como sailing courses

Where do I start?

I have never been on a boat

The beginner course is the first step: four days in Domaso to understand and do. If you would rather just try first, first time sailing is a full day on the water with an instructor.

Beginner course First time sailing

I already sail

Tell us what you can do and we will point you to the right course. Meanwhile, book a day sail with an instructor to get back on the water and get to know our boats.

Day sail with instructor Contact us

I want the boating licence

The licence course, inshore or offshore, includes a sailing course on the lake: theory at our Como HQ, practice between Domaso and La Spezia.

Sailing licence

Upcoming course dates

Dates already set. Every other course runs on request: get in touch. Contact us

On the lake

The path at Domaso

One step at a time: each level builds on the one before, and the last prepares you to skipper, running boat and crew on your own. All lake courses sail from Marina di Domaso.

  1. 1

    Level 1

  2. 2

    Level 2

  3. 3

    Level 3

    Corso Avanzato

    Per gestire in autonomia equipaggio e barca

    Location
    Domaso
    Duration
    3 giorni
    Price
    240 €

At sea

Courses at sea

For those who already have the lake basics: themed courses you can take in any order. They are courses, not cruises: you sail to learn, and they are physically more demanding.

Looking for a sailing holiday? See the cruises

  1. In any order

Prices are members' shares of costs: the UISP membership card costs €50 a year and includes insurance.

Sign up for the next course

Courses start every month — contact us for information and bookings.

Contact us

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".
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.