Sailing

With over 300 days of sunshine, and approximately 200 days with an average wind speed of 10-15 knots, safe waters, no currents or tides worth worrying about and a commendable search and rescue facility, there is little more a sailor could ask for. 

Two marinas, several ports and numerous bays provide shelter from the prevailing moderate westerlies.

Even during the winter months, the European Yachtsmen will be surprised by the temperate sailing conditions - with air and sea temperatures around 17C - competing with early summer back home.

From anywhere on the island you are never more than an hour away from a spot that you can launch a dingy and enjoy an afternoon of sailing.

Whether you pick Optimist, Lasers, 470, Catamarans, Cruisers, Windsurfers, Landsailers, there is a spot for every kind of sail.