Sailing experience in Lisbon departing from Doca de Santo Amaro with SailEx Nautica, a three-hour practical sailing class on the Tagus River for anyone who wants to discover Lisbon from a completely different perspective. At 60 euros per person, guided by a professional skipper from Miguel Gil’s team, you are at the helm from the first minute with no experience needed. This is more than a boat trip. It is an immersive introduction to the art of sailing where you actively participate, feel the power of the wind and experience the freedom of life at sea.

The session covers the fundamentals of sailing in a hands-on and genuinely engaging way: steering, sail trimming, wind awareness and basic sailing manoeuvres, all practised on the water with the Lisbon waterfront as one of Europe’s most spectacular sailing settings. SailEx Nautica is built around the belief that the best memories are made at sea, and this three-hour experience on the Tagus is designed to create exactly that, combining the thrill of learning to sail with the extraordinary visual backdrop of Lisbon seen from the river.

What you’ll learn

⛵ The fundamentals of steering and how to control the boat’s direction on the water

⛵ Sail trimming techniques and how to harness the power of the wind effectively

⛵ Wind awareness and how to read and respond to changing conditions

⛵ Basic sailing manoeuvres practised hands-on throughout the session

⛵ The essential language and logic of sailing that opens the door to further learning

What’s included

🌊 Three-hour practical sailing class on the Tagus River

🌊 Professional skipper guidance throughout the full session

🌊 Hands-on time at the helm from the very first minute

🌊 Departure from Doca de Santo Amaro, Lisbon

What you leave with

Three hours at the helm of a sailing boat on the Tagus, the foundational skills and confidence to continue your sailing journey and an unforgettable view of Lisbon from the water.

We are SailEx Nautica, based in Lisbon and dedicated to creating unique sailing experiences that combine relaxation, adventure and unforgettable views of the Portuguese coastline. Our mission is to bring people closer to the place where the river meets the ocean, offering authentic moments aboard comfortable sailing boats guided by experienced and passionate skippers. At SailEx Nautica every trip is more than just a boat ride. It is an experience to remember.

Departing from Doca de Santo Amaro, Lisbon. Duration three hours. Price 60 euros per person. No prior sailing experience needed.

Sailing Experience | Learn and Feel the Wind

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Sailing Experience | Learn and Feel the Wind

Workshop Overview

What you’ll learn

What’s included

What you leave with

Location Details

Your Teacher

Miguel Gil

FAQ's

Do I need any previous sailing experience?

What will I learn in 3 hours?

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