Do your children like acting as the captain of a ship? Have you thought what a thrill it would be if their dream to be little sailors came true?
In Malcesine, your family can enjoy a sports vacation with interesting activities for all family members.
Often, those who choose to spend their vacation at Lake Garda dive into the most popular activity: water sports.
Families with children and teens can indulge here. They try sports that are not so easy to practise in the city or winter.
Fraglia Vela, a well-known amateur sports association in Malcesine, organises summer sailing and windsurfing courses for children who are at least 6 years of age, and older children who want to do sports on Lake Garda.
The sailing and windsurfing school in Malcesine holds courses weekly, and is open from mid-June to September.
The Fraglia Vela Association is proud to be able to give all sports lovers on the lake, including parents, the chance to learn about and practise the most popular water sports on Lake Garda.
In Malcesine, sporting events are held throughout the year, and there are numerous competitions and contests at the national and international level organised by the Malcesine School.
World-famous athletes train here and the Association boasts youth Olympic classes and competitive teams composed of young and very young athletes.
Participating in a sailing or windsurfing course while on vacation in Malcesine is a playful experience that is geared towards training and is educational.
What do children and teens learn from a sailing or windsurfing course on Lake Garda?
With a playful approach, instructors initiate a learning journey, where children learn to:
- Use sails to make the most of the wind;
- Develop balance, coordination, and self-confidence on the water;
- Manoeuvre a sailboat or windsurfing board;
- Collaborate and work as a team
- and learn about water sports
In addition to classes, children can try SUP, paddle a kayak, and try out the association’s boats.
With a sailing or windsurfing course for children in Malcesine on Lake Garda, in addition to being taught how to sail safely and responsibly, you are introduced to important values, such as respect for the environment and the preservation of the lake.
A trip to Lake Garda with children is healthy outdoor fun and, with engaging and educational experiences such as with a sports course; it combines the elements to foster their growth in a positive and stimulating way.
