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About Sailing
Oman has some of the most perfect conditions in the world for learning to sail. The tropical waters are warm and clear and the winds light and steady.
SEAOMAN offers a range of sailing courses following the Oman Sail national sailing scheme at each of its four sailing schools:
Marina Bandar Al Rowdha | Millennium Resort Mussanah | The Wave, Muscat | Sur Marina
The national sailing scheme created and launched by Oman Sail is recognised by the world governing body for sailing, the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and delivered by a team of qualified Omani dinghy coaches in English or Arabic
Private tuition and specially designed courses for individuals, private groups, schools and groups are also available
COURSES & OPPORTUNITIES
Take to the water with SEAOMAN and learn an exciting new sport. A great way for children and adults to experience something fun and learn new skills.
There is no age limit for learning to sail however children must be age 8 or above.
Sailing Courses
The taster session is a 2hr introduction and can be booked upon request at any of the sailing schools.
The 2 day courses are normally scheduled at weekends however they can be run mid-week upon request. Courses are run separately for adults and children and have a maximum of 3 – 4 students per instructor.
For the list of scheduled courses at The Wave, Muscat please click here.
Once you have sucessfully completed the Level 3 course you will be able to hire our dinghies and sail independently.
PRIVATE TUITION
If the course dates are not suitable or you would like to learn by yourself or learn with your family, we can run a session of tuition or a full course at a time to suit you with private tuition.
DINGHY HIRE
To hire a boat you must have your Oman Sail Level 3 certificate or equivalent. Hire is subject to availability and available from all four sailing schools upon request.
SCHOOL GROUP BOOKINGS
Try sailing and taster sessions are available as well as full courses and tailored programmes.
School sailing sessions are run on weekday afternoons between 2pm and 5pm however full courses for school groups can be arranged over two full days.
Prices are based on a minimum of 4 sessions with a minimum of 8 students. Please enquire for details.
CLUBS
THURSDAY KIDS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB – The wave, muscat
Finished your Level 1 sailing course and aged between 8 and 16?
Enjoy recreational sailing, fun games and activities with your friends at our sailing school at The Wave, Muscat every week.
The After School Club is run on Thursday afternoons from 3.30 – 5.30pm and costs OMR 45 for a block of 6 sessions.
FRIDAY SAILING CLUB – the wave, muscat
Finished your Level 3 sailing? Why not join our sailing club and enjoy recreational sailing or the opportunity to race with friends every Friday.
Morning social sailing session 0930 – 1200 and afternoon racing 1400 – 1630.
For membership rates and more information please click here.
EQUIPMENT
we provide :
All sailing equipment, buoyancy aids and bottled drinking water
you need to bring :
Shoes (old trainers are ideal) and clothes that you are willing to get wet, a towel and a change of clothes for afterwards. A long sleeved shirt, suncream, sunglasses and a hat for protection against the sun are also advisable.
The boats
Sailing tuition is run using a range of dinghies dependant upon the age and level of the students and the conditions. We have the following boats across our four sailing schools:
Optimist
RS Qb’a
Laser Bahia
RS Vision
We also have Laser 1’s, RS Feva’s, Laser Vago’s and Hobie 16’s for the more advanced courses.
SAILING SCHOOLS
Sailing courses are run from all of four schools, each location is unique in terms of its setting, amenities and individual features, but offers the same high standard of tuition no matter where you decide to do your course.
Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
The venue of the first sailing school established by Oman Sail is south of Oman’s capital city, Muscat. The sailing school is set in a traditional setting within the marina which has a welcoming, local and friendly atmosphere.
Please click here for directions: Marina Bandar Al Rowdha
Mussanah MARINA
This school is located 85 km north of Muscat, based at the luxurious Millennium Resort Mussanah. It is an ideal events location and offers a wide range of water sports, recreational activities and amenities in the most modern of settings.
Please click here for directions: Millennium Resort Mussanah
The Wave, Muscat
Based at the marina of Muscat’s flagship residential development 'The Wave, Muscat', this venue offers five star facilities in a convenient, highly centralised location. Just 40 minutes up the coast from the old city centre and 10 minutes from the International airport, it is the main base for a wide range of activities and programmes.
Please click here for directions: The Wave, Muscat
SUR
The newest of Oman Sail’s schools is a state of the art facility located in Sur marina and has come as a result of an ambitious and strong alliance forged between Oman Sail and Oman LNG to promote youth development, and contribute to the social fabric of the country.
Please click here for directions: Sur Sailing School
Oman Sail plans to open three more Sailing Schools across Oman in the coming years at Khasab, Sohar and Salalah.
price list
Activity |
Price at The Wave, Muscat, Marina Bandar Rowdha and Mussanah |
|
Try Sailing | 20 OMR / 2hr session | |
Children’s Assessment Session | 15 OMR / 1hr session | |
Adult Assessment Session | 15 OMR / 1hr session | |
Children’s Courses (Level 1,2 & 3) | 75 OMR / 2 day course | |
Adult Courses (Level 1,2 & 3) | 90 OMR / 2 day course | |
Thursday kids After School Sailing Club (TWM only) | 45 OMR / 6 sessions |
Forms
To download our sailing course booking form in English, please click here
To download our sailing course booking form in Arabic, please click here
For an enquiry, please fill the enquiry form at Contact us page
To download our feedback form, please click here
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