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Discover Sailing Experience in Tanjung Aru Beach

3.0 (one review) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Discover Sailing Experience in Tanjung Aru Beach

About this activity

Discover the joys of sailing in the beautiful waters of Sabah's iconic Tanjung Aru Beach. Feel the splash of the sea and the wind in your hair as you explore the tropical South China Sea by sail. Enjoy the stunning views of the coast of Kota Kinabalu while learning a fun new skill with our expert coaches. This is a highly personalised experience that caters to your needs.

Sailing On the Water New Product Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–2
Guide
Malay, English
Operated by
Waterfly Borneo

Ages: Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (17–64 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Life jacket
  • Included: Use of sail boat

Not included

  • Not included: Beach-going attire & sun protection.

Itinerary

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour Discover Sailing Experience, where you'll learn the ropes of sailing from our skilled coaches. This experience is designed to provide participants with a hands-on introduction to sailing an international 470 class dinghy, focusing solely on practical learning under the direct supervision of our skilled coach. We will begin with a safety briefing and an introduction to an international 470 class dinghy. Then our coach will give you basic on-water orientation and familiarisation with the boat's controls. Progressing to on-water practical session with the coach in the boat, focusing on fundamental sailing manoeuvres such as steering, tacking and gybing. During this time, our coach will provide you personalised guidance and feedback. We will then wrap up the experience with a Question & Answer session and a debrief with the coach. The itinerary is likely to change based on weather conditions and student progression.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Tanjung Aru Beach

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet us at our shop at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem (TAME) Centre 10 minutes before the start of your lesson. There's plenty of parking as well as a place to get into your beach going attire suitable for sailing.

End point

  • Meet us at our shop at Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem (TAME) Centre 10 minutes before the start of your lesson. There's plenty of parking as well as a place to get into your beach going attire suitable for sailing.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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