It's the unique blend of ingredients that make each Club Hotel so special. Years of experience have been used to create holidays that people come back to enjoy year after year. Each Club Hotel has been chosen for its stunning surroundings and fantastic sailing areas, perfect for those just starting out on the water as well as seasoned sailors. The balance of action and relaxation means you never get bored, whatever you like doing.

The Club Hotel philosophy is that a holiday is all about relaxation, however you like to do it! Whether your idea of relaxing is blasting the waves or taking in the rays on a sun lounger, you will not be disappointed. Letting off steam on the water, pounding the mountain biking trails or slamming some serves on the tennis courts are all perfect ways to forget about life back home, enjoy the sunshine, meet new people and learn something completely new.

The conventional way of chilling out is well practised at Club Hotels too, with plenty of space to get away from it all, whatever Club you choose. Relax with a book or a cool cocktail in the pretty garden areas, or pamper yourself in the health & beauty spa and let your cares drift away ...

On the Club Hotel beaches you are within reach of the best watersports kit and tuition available. Whether you are a dedicated water enthusiast or a complete beginner the best dinghy and day yacht sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing is at your disposal throughout each day.

Many Club Hotels also offer first class instruction to Royal Yachting Association standards and a variety of RYA courses for learning or improving. Alternatively you can just join free sailing clinics and have a go. Whatever your ability, with all this at your fingertips, you can’t fail to enjoy getting out on the water.

Club Hotels are known for their fantastic, friendly atmospheres and people love Club holidays purely for that fact. You will be mixing with people who enjoy the same kind of things in life as you, so whether your passion is dinghy sailing, tennis or simply the art of being completely pampered, you will find others to share it with.

Flotilla sailing is the best way to discover the hidden gems of your chosen country in the company of other yachts. On your own yacht or as part of a crew, enjoy stunning scenery and great group sailing, all under the guidance of a lead boat, consisting of a skipper, hostess and engineer, who will be there to help throughout the week if you need it, from technical advice like mooring up, to information about the best anchorages in your cruising area.

Your lead crew will meet you when you arrive, show you to your yacht and make sure you have all the information you need for the first evening on board. You'll be introduced to others on your flotilla and your lead skipper will give you a briefing about the week ahead.

This is a great sailing option for couples, singles and groups of friends with a taste for adventure. With the freedom to sail to your own agenda, you need only meet up with the rest of the flotilla when you moor up for the evening briefing if you wish. Stop and explore on land in between sails or simply anchor off shore and enjoy the view your your yacht and a dip in the warm water. Alternatively, sail with your lead crew and other flotilla yachts close by, it really is up to you.

Families also have a great time on flotilla. That yachts are equipped with child safety harnesses and life jackets, and safety nets are available for you to fit if you are travelling with smaller children. During the holidays there tends to be more children on our routes and so some of our flotillas are designated 'family' flotillas, where a Kids Activity Coordinator joins the lead crew to organise games and activities especially for the kids when you moor up.

Although set yacht qualifications are often not required to join a flotilla, it is recommended that at least one or two of your crew have done some day sailing before and have completed a flotilla training course either at the Club or back in the UK. More than anything, this is a great way to boost your knowledge and confidence before you set off.

An ideal way for those with little or no experience to enjoy a week crewing on flotilla is under the guidance of your own Skipper who will live on board with you and guide you and your crew through your sail.