The official tourism website of the Canary Islands

Watching the intense blue of the Atlantic Ocean makes you feel more awake than ever; you notice how the adrenalin races through your body, and you are flooded with feelings of happiness, admiration and respect for nature and the unique beauty of the Canary Islands. Something tells you that here you really are in the most fortunate islands. You know that the link between the sea and sea sports is close and magical in the Canaries. In this archipelago the nautical vocation is felt from an early age, and one proof of this is the high number of Canarian competitors who make up part of the Olympic teams in various sailing categories, as well as the large range of medals that their vocation and talent have won in all the different seas of the world.

Sun all year round, ideal sea temperatures ranging from 18 to 23ºC (64.4 to 73.4ºF), combined with the excellent sea and wind conditions and the complete range of sporting infrastructures, all make the Canaries the ideal destination for those who, like yourself, want to enjoy sailing as a sport. Cruising, ocean sailing, light sailing or “Vela Latina” are some of the many kinds of sailing available here. If you already sail, you only have to decide what kind you want to try out. If your plan is to learn, then start celebrating because you are in the right place for it, in the hands of sailors who love the sea and sailing, and who will know how to cultivate your talent and passion for this sport.

The waters that surround the archipelago are the setting for important world championships in different classes of sailing, and also a place for regattas often chosen by international teams who decide to train here because of the excellent conditions offered by the Canary Islands. The sporting marinas of the Canaries are a reflection of the importance of the archipelago for the yachtsmen and women of the various existing classes of sailing events. Here you will find vessels dedicated to high level competitions in series such as GP42, ORC 570, Open cruisers, Vela Latina or Optimist, among others.Whatever you choose, enjoy it… The Canary Islands, here the best wind is always with you.