What to do in the sailing port? Top of activities to do

Just 25 minutes from Barranquilla is one of the best destinations to spend an afternoon or weekend with family, friends or with your partner: Club Náutico Marina Puerto Velero. An exclusive place where you can spend an afternoon at the beach, having fun in the pool, on your boat or practicing exciting extreme sports. In addition, it has unique accommodations in the country and high-quality service so that you have an incredible experience.

Therefore, here we tell you more about what to do in a sailing port.

What is a Yacht Club?

A yacht club is a center specialized in aquatic activities and disciplines, which usually requires a membership or being associated. In turn, it usually has a marina for boats and there are yacht clubs dedicated to some specific boats, such as regattas or sailboats. These tend to be entertainment and cultural centers in coastal cities, where aquatic disciplines take on a daily existence.

At Marina Puerto Velero, a beach hotel on the outskirts of Barranquilla, an accommodation service is also open to the public in spacious apart-suites, land villas or villas over the sea.

Why rent cabins in Puerto Velero?

Unlike other accommodations in the Caribbean, in this yacht club you can choose the stilt cabins, which are located on the sea. Enjoy a beautiful view at sunset or a chat in the privacy of your room with your feet submerged in the sea, perfect moments to enjoy with someone special.

If you are looking for fun with the whole family, you can also stay in our land villas, which have a modern decoration and amenities for the whole family.

What nautical activities can you do in Marina Puerto Velero?

This yacht club has an excellent location free of hurricanes, which allows its visitors to practice water sports throughout the year, while keeping their boats safe in the marina.

In addition, it has the best team of professionals to maintain the boats and give courses in aquatic disciplines. You can opt for a kitesurfing, kayaking, windsurfing, wakeboarding and paddleboarding class or courses.

In the classes, you will have an hour to try the sport that interests you and have a first approach with the best advice to develop these activities.

On the other hand, the courses are 10 hours long where you will learn to handle speed and navigation, in order to master these aquatic disciplines.

Water sports center hours: Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

It might interest you: Water Sports

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing is a risky sport that, although it does not have strict age restrictions, requires strength, resistance and coordination. It consists of sliding on the water on a board propelled by a traction kite attached to the body, which allows you to do tricks and maneuvers in the waves. It is also known as kiteboarding or flysurfing.

Class Fee: $145,000 COP

Course fee: $1´620,000 COP

Equipment Rental: $35,000 COP

Kayak

The Kayak or canoeing is a boat where one or two people go manually propelled by an oar. It can be used to navigate fast rivers, these are usually less long and heavy to allow maneuvering, stability and flotation. On the other hand, they can also be used in flat water, these are usually longer and heavier, so they can be maneuvered less and require more dexterity.

Class Fee: $60,000 COP

Equipment Rental: $60,000 COP

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is an activity in which you are propelled by a motorized boat while riding a board. This exciting sport allows you to do different pirouettes and reach high speeds to feel the wind on your face. Although, it is highly recommended to have the first experiences accompanied by an instructor, it is not a high-risk sport and it is considered quite safe. Perfect to have a good time!

Class Fee: $35,000 COP

Course Fee: $120,000 COP

Equipment Rental: $35,000 COP

Paddleboard

Paddleboarding is a safer, calmer and easier activity than the other water sports that Marina Puerto Velero offers. It can be practiced in different bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, lagoons, bays and the open sea.

The activity consists of using a surfboard and using a paddle to propel yourself, it does not require wind or waves. It can be used to transport yourself in the open sea, strengthen muscles, work on stability and even do yoga in the water.

Class Fee: $60,000 COP

Course Fee: $120,000 COP

Equipment Rental: $60,000 COP

Sailing trip

The sailboat is a boat that uses the wind and a long sail to propel itself, as well as a rudder to navigate. Although it requires knowledge of knots, navigation and the sea, really learning is not that difficult and brings you an indescribable feeling, it frees you from the stresses of day to day, you, sailing and the sea.

Imagine enjoying a beautiful view, the serenity of the sea, while the wind caresses your hair and you have an incredible afternoon.