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CIMAV, Vilamoura Sailing School

CIMAV is the Clube Internacional da Marina de Vilamoura, with a sailing school at the marina’s nautical centre. Its published offer includes introductory courses for children and adults, alongside the club’s competition and boating activities.

Centro Náutico, Marina de Vilamoura
Two dinghy sailors leaning out over the water in CIMAV’s sailing-school photograph
CIMAV, Vilamoura Sailing School, Centro Náutico, Marina de Vilamoura, AlgarvePhoto credits

What to expect

The sailing school is the relevant part of CIMAV for someone wanting to learn rather than book a passenger cruise. The club advertises initiation courses for different ages and is listed within the Portuguese Sailing Federation’s southern clubs. Its competitive calendar is a separate activity from a place on a beginner course.

The club is based at Centro Náutico in Marina de Vilamoura. Course places and participation are arranged by contacting the school in advance. A holiday visitor can use the school enquiry to discuss an introductory course, the age group and the time available, rather than assuming that a regatta listing is a bookable lesson.

Also known as
Clube Internacional da Marina de Vilamoura

Planning your visit

  • Introductory sailing courses are advertised for children and adults.
  • The base is the marina’s Centro Náutico.
  • Course enrolment and racing events are separate.

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