First time sailing

The first sail ("battesimo della vela") is a full day on a boat on Lake Como with an instructor: it is there to let you try sailing and see whether it is for you. The Corso Base runs over 4 days in Domaso and is the first step of the pathway: you learn the foundations of sailing. If you are still undecided, start with the first sail; if you have already made up your mind, you can sign up for the Corso Base straight away.

Yes. If you come on your own we put you in a crew with others: we set sail when the boat is full. If you are a group of friends or a family, you can book the whole boat, with the instructor all to yourselves.

It depends on where you are starting from. If you have never been on a sailing boat, the first sail is designed for you: the instructor hands you the helm and the sheets and guides you step by step. If you already sail, choose the day sail with an instructor: a day to get to know the school's boats and the winds of the upper lake.

We choose the date together: write to us and we will find the right day based on the weather and availability. If you book the whole boat you pick the date; if you join a crew, we set sail when the boat is full, with 3 or 4 people.

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.

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".

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.

Write to us or call us: you will find email, phone and WhatsApp on the Contact page. We choose the date together and explain how to complete your registration and membership.

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.

We check the forecast the day before: the outing is either confirmed or postponed to another date. You never lose what you have paid because of bad weather.