Video review: a first-timer in their own words

What sailing as a hobby does to a person's self-confidence and how it builds bonds between people

"It felt like being a kid back at summer camp" 🌊 That's how Olya from Canada describes her first sailing trip, our Ibiza Flotilla, 10–17 October.

Learn about sailing in the British Virgin Islands and Seychelles in winter 2027 with Elmár Sailing.

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Robertas from Dublin first sailed with us in 2023. He then completed our training, and in 2026 he joined our flotilla as a skipper. Here he is, in his own words, on what that week was really like.

Indra felt very safe during this sailing trip, and she is already booked for October.

This is what Angie a consultant from Ukraine had to say about her trip on the Sicily Flotilla. We have last 4 spots left for our Sail the Volcanic Islands of Sicily on a Yacht 27 June - 4 July, 2026 DM for details :)

Lisa, Barcelona, Head of Admissions BIHUB joined our Sailing practice week and this is what she had to say :)

Alinda, school principal and DJ, Zurich Switzerland joined our Sailing practice week and this is what she said, our next sailing school will be 11-18 July and we have 2 spots to learn and 2 spots to observe. DM for details

This is what Ola, Copywriter from Poland had to say about her trip. If you want to experience this for yourself find out more elmarsailing.com

Heres what Michael a Art and culture consultant from London had to say about his trip to the British Virgin Island

This is what Svetlana Morris, HR Manager from London had to say about her British Virgin Islands trip, hint Tom Rider experience was had :)

This is what Svetlana Morris, HR Manager from London had to say about her British Virgin Islands trip, hint Tom Rider experience was had :)

Over the years, I've watched hundreds of people step on a yacht for the first time. The nervous energy. The questions. The "I don't know if I can do this" moment. And then something shifts. This series is about those moments. The real reactions. The faces. The "oh, I actually love this" realizations. Over 600+ people have sailed with us, will you be next?

Blaze from Switzerland, planner for a pharmaceutical company, is an experienced sailor and this is his tip for new commers :)

Meet Den from Barcelona. He used to navigate container ships. Now he sails for fun. And after completing our sailing course, he's got his sailing license and captains yachts with his friends. He also joins us on flotillas now — not as a student, but as a skipper bringing his own crew. That's what happens when you actually learn to sail properly. You go from "I'd love to try that one day" to "I'm taking my friends to Croatia next month." Our April sailing school is sold out, but if you want to join the waitlist or get notified about future courses, DM us or link in bio ;)

2026 trips are open. Sicily, Croatia, BVI, Canaries, and more. DM me or link in bio 👆 "What even is sailing, do you just watch the sea all day?" No. Our sailing weeks are: wake up in a new bay, jump off the side for a morning swim, sail to the next island, anchor somewhere tourists can't drive to, explore a 1,000-year-old medieval town in the afternoon, have sundowners on deck watching the sunset, cook dinner together, repeat. It's paddleboarding in crystal water. Hiking up to a fortress. Walking narrow cobblestone streets. Finding a local spot for lunch. Night swimming under the stars. Meeting people from 8 different countries who are all doing the exact same thing you are. You're not "watching the sea." You're living on it and exploring from it. And honestly? That's why people come back every year.

Olia a Product Specialist at Wise from Estonia spills the tea on how she funded her dream tip. Takes some notes and you can too save for your dream trip 😉