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Want to sail regularly, build real confidence on board and meet people who genuinely enjoy being at sea? Welcome to BDA Sailing Club, your sailing club in Barcelona based at Port Olímpic. We organise practical sailing sessions and social outings all year round, and you don’t need to own a boat to be part of it.
This page is for sailors and future sailors who search for: sailing club Barcelona, club de vela Barcelona, Port Olímpic sailing, weekly sailing trips, cruising practice or learn sailing in Barcelona. Our focus is simple: more time on the water, better skills, and a friendly community.
We keep it straightforward. You pay a low monthly membership fee and you get a 4‑hour sailing session included each month (subject to availability and scheduling). You can then join extra sessions and club activities at member rates. If one month doesn’t work for you, no stress: there is no sign‑up fee and no long‑term commitment.
Most importantly, you are not buying a “tour”. You are joining a club that helps you progress through repetition: you will practice real manoeuvres, learn how to read the sea state, and build good habits through coached sessions. It is the most efficient way to accumulate hours and confidence without the fixed costs of ownership.
Complete beginners are welcome. We start with safety, vocabulary, roles on board, basic sail handling and simple manoeuvres. Intermediate sailors work on trim, reefing, anchoring, harbour manoeuvres, navigation planning and decision‑making with real weather. Advanced members can focus on performance trim, spinnaker work (when available), drills and race strategy. The goal is always the same: safe, enjoyable, competent sailing.
In Barcelona you can find municipal sailing centres, schools focused on licences and private “sunset tours” from Port Olímpic. Those are great if you want a one‑off activity or a certificate. Our proposal is different: a practical sailing club built around regular sea time and a community of members who keep coming back to learn and enjoy sailing together.
If you compare us with other local operators around Port Olímpic, many are optimised for sightseeing (short trips, drinks, large groups). Here the emphasis is on real sailing: sails up, roles assigned, manoeuvres practiced, and time to ask questions. It’s a natural next step after your first course, and also the perfect way to stay sharp if you sail only occasionally.
The calendar changes with the season and conditions, but common sessions include:
Not necessarily. You can join to learn and participate safely. If you already have a licence, this is the best way to gain experience and practise regularly. If you don’t, we will guide you toward the right training path.
Yes. We organise sessions by level and adapt activities so everyone learns. The only requirement is to come with curiosity and willingness to be part of the crew.
We are at Port Olímpic, Barcelona. It’s easy to reach by public transport and close to the beach. Sailing from Port Olímpic means you are at sea in minutes, with plenty of space to hoist sails and start practising.
Barcelona is a fantastic classroom for sailing. In spring and summer you often get thermal winds; on calmer days you can focus on manoeuvres and trim; and on livelier days you learn how to manage waves, reefs and changes in apparent wind. This variety builds real seamanship because every outing is slightly different.
Leaving from Port Olímpic also helps you use your time efficiently. There is minimal transit before you can set sails, and you return quickly after the session. For busy city schedules, that makes a big difference.
BDA Sailing Club is friendly and down‑to‑earth. Members share roles, debrief manoeuvres and often organise extra plans together. If you are looking for a sailing community in Barcelona to learn, improve and enjoy the sea, you will fit in.
Core topics we cover: sailing club Barcelona, cruising practice, Port Olímpic sailing, learn sailing, regattas, coastal navigation, sail trim, anchoring and safety.