The sea, the iodine, the freedom of a sail on the horizon... Sensations that transport you? That you like? But which seem impossible to you to put into practice for lack of means, know-how, technique? You like the sea and the idea of sailing, but you have neither a boat nor proven sailing skills? No problem! There are many solutions to practice sailing, but above all to share this passion, because sailing is also a collaborative leisure activity, to be practiced with several crew members.
The easiest way to sail and probably the cheapest is to sail on board the BDA, the Boat of Others. Friends, acquaintances, chance meetings... Outing for a day, for a week or for a long cruise... Sailing or regatta... Novice, amateur, qualified skipper... Volunteer or participate... Everything is possible... Renting a boat is cheaper than owning your own boat, especially when you know the average duration of use of a sailboat. Rent alone or with friends to further reduce costs and take a skipper on board if you are a novice or if you just want to enjoy a relaxing cruise... Finally, choose tourist destinations or back seasons to reduce your budget.
Sailing schools are an alternative way to sail without breaking the bank. These schools offer a wide range of courses to learn to sail, to develop a particular skill, to participate in regattas or simply to review your knowledge. But in any case, you will be able to practice sailing during a given period (from a few days to several weeks).
The crew exchange is a classified ad system to put in contact a person who is looking for a place on board and a person who is offering a place on board (skipper, owner, crew member) who do not necessarily know each other. Whether you are looking for a place on board or a crew member, the crew exchange helps you to get in touch through a dedicated web platform... There are several of them and they cover all the practices: regatta, small cruise, coastal trip, etc.
