Improve your Sailing Skills
Whether you are new to sailing or have sailed before, we are here to help you learn and improve your skills. You can sign up for our sailing trainings on BlueOne which take place on the weekends indicated below. We offer general training for participants of our Beginners Course and for members who want to become competent crew, improve their sailing skills or train to become skippers. Check out the available dates and contact us using our booking form. See you soon!
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For the more adventurous, we organise offshore sailing trips which require sailing experience and good physical condition.
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About OUR Trainings
Our trainings take place in Zeeland, Netherlands, starting point Colijnsplaat, about 1 hour 20 minutes from Brussels. Choose to sign up for the full weekend or single days (please indicate your choice in the booking form). You will sail with other CNCE members and one of our experienced skippers who will make sure that you get the opportunity to practice all kinds of sailing techniques such as tacking, gybing, helming and navigation. You will learn about sail trim, spinnaker handling, sea safety and much more. Members who would like to improve their skills to the level of skipper are welcome to join us on our skipper training weekends. Don't hesitate, it will be fun!
How much will it cost?
The Participation Fee for this activity is EUR 60 per sailor per day.
This does not include a shared kitty to cover breakfasts, lunches or dinners prepared on board and diesel used during the training. Please enquire for further details on travel arrangements .
This does not include a shared kitty to cover breakfasts, lunches or dinners prepared on board and diesel used during the training. Please enquire for further details on travel arrangements .
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
The CNCE team will send you further details on what to bring for this activity.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a first paid, first served basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a first paid, first served basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENES ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you to confirm your booking. Before the trip, the skipper will get in touch with you with more details. We will put you in touch with the other participants to arrange carpooling, organise food shopping etc. Please notice that sailing arrangements may change due to weather conditions.
Dates
April 7-8, also open for 1 or 2 aspiring skippers (Skipper: tbd)
April 14-15, also open for 1 or 2 aspiring skippers (Skipper: Stamatis)
April 28 - 1 May, also open for 1 or 2 aspiring skippers (Skipper: tbd)
May 5-6, also open for 1 or 2 aspiring skippers (Skipper: tbd)
June 16-17 (Skipper: tbd)
More trainings to be announced...
Booking Form
Follow-up - Beginners' Course
These follow-up weekends are aimed at those who have participated in the Beginners' Course and would like to gain some more practical sailing experience. Bookings by these participants will therefore be given priority.
About this activity
On these weekends, participants of the Beginners' Course 2018 get to practice their newly acquired skills. Starting point is Zeeland, Netherlands (Colijnsplaat), about a 1 hour 20 minutes' drive from Brussels. Choose to sign up for the full weekend or single days (please indicate your choice in the booking form). You will sail with one of our experienced skippers who will make sure that you can pick up where you left off and learn more!.
How much will it cost?
The Participation Fee for this activity is EUR 60 per sailor per day.
This does not include a shared kitty to cover breakfasts, lunches or dinners prepared on board and diesel used during the training. Please enquire for further details on travel arrangements .
This does not include a shared kitty to cover breakfasts, lunches or dinners prepared on board and diesel used during the training. Please enquire for further details on travel arrangements .
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
The CNCE team will send you further details on what to bring for this activity.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a first paid, first served basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a first paid, first served basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENES ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you to confirm your booking. Before the trip, the skipper will get in touch with you with more details. We will put you in touch with the other participants to arrange carpooling, organise food shopping etc. Please notice that sailing arrangements may change due to weather conditions.
Dates
June 23-24 (Skipper: tbd)
June 30 - 1 July (Skipper: tbd)
Booking Form
Mile Builder Channel Tour
Mile Builder Channel Tour, 19-25 May
Summary
This Channel mile-building tour will include long legs (up to 48h) and requires sailing experience and good physical condition.
This Channel mile-building tour will include long legs (up to 48h) and requires sailing experience and good physical condition.
About this activity
If you are an experienced sailor and interested in venturing out, join us on a more challenging sailing trip which will take you one step further to experience real offshore sailing. Starting point will be our base in Zeeland, Netherlands (Colijnsplaat). Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on this activity using the booking form below.
How much will it cost?
The Participation Fee for this activity is EUR 350 per sailor.
This does not include a 'kitty' to cover shared costs for breakfasts, lunches or dinners prepared on board and diesel used during the passage. As most of us live in Brussels, we often carpool to Zeeland and back.
This does not include a 'kitty' to cover shared costs for breakfasts, lunches or dinners prepared on board and diesel used during the passage. As most of us live in Brussels, we often carpool to Zeeland and back.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
For this sailing training you will need full sailing gear (waterproofs, sailing boots, sailing gloves and layers to keep you warm during the passage). Accommodation is on the yacht; please bring your own bedding, a sleeping bag is ideal (pillows are provided). You also need to bring your own toiletries and towel.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below as these events tend to fill up quickly.
CNCE works on a first paid, first served basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
CNCE works on a first paid, first served basis, so be sure to transfer your Participation Fee to the Club account to secure your participation.
CNCE asbl: 310-0586049-61 (IBAN: BE62 3100 5860 4961 BIC: BBRUBEBB)
Please remember to indicate the event and date in the bank transfer reference!
WHAT HAPPENES ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you to confirm your booking. Before the trip, the skipper will get in touch with you with more details. We will put you in touch with the other participants to arrange carpooling, organise food shopping etc. Please notice that sailing arrangements may change due to weather conditions.
DATES
May 19-25 (Skipper: Stamatis)
Booking Form
Transat Leg 1
Atlantic Crossing Leg 1
Summary
You are an experienced sailor. You are interested in long-distance sailing. You are charmed by the Atlantic call. Join the club! The first leg of the Atlantic crossing (from Brittany to Canary Islands) is under preparation.
You are an experienced sailor. You are interested in long-distance sailing. You are charmed by the Atlantic call. Join the club! The first leg of the Atlantic crossing (from Brittany to Canary Islands) is under preparation.
About this activity
For more information, please contact Stamatis by filling in the form below.
How much will it cost?
Please enquire for further details on the participation fee (PAF) and travel arrangements.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
For this sailing training you will need full sailing gear (waterproofs, sailing boots, sailing gloves and layers to keep you warm during the passage). Accommodation is on the yacht; please bring your own bedding, a sleeping bag is ideal (pillows are provided). You also need to bring your own toiletries and towel.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Write to us as soon as possible using the form below.
WHAT HAPPENES ONCE I'VE SIGNED UP?
CNCE will contact you. Before the trip, the skipper will get in touch with you with more details. Please notice that sailing arrangements may change due to weather conditions.
DATES
October/November (Skipper: Stamatis)
Booking Form