Europa Surf and Sail
Europa Surf and Sail
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Sailing Centre and Foiling Centre - courses and rental. WASZP, Foiling Laser, modern dinghies, catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks and SUPs
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revrlp
45 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Excellent, we hired a kayak for an hour. No fuss, no hidden extras, kind, down to earth, good communication, spoke excellent English.
Lovely place to kayak from. Easy (cheap) parking, good facilities. Highly recommended.
Lovely place to kayak from. Easy (cheap) parking, good facilities. Highly recommended.
Written 1 June 2022
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Katherine A
Aldershot, UK44 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Wanted to rent a kayak for a couple of hours to explore Lake Garda, it was super easy they have both an online booking form but also you can just ring up. Gave excellent advice and good parking, toilets, changing rooms etc on site. Would definitely recommend to all!
Written 13 September 2020
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Fam-Kern
Bavaria, Germany3 contributions
Aug 2020
Our two 9+11 year old boys had 12 hours in total of beginner sailing lessons. We were able to split these flexibly over 4 days. Both boys had a great time, made very good progress and left excited to return next year for more lessons thanks to their experienced instructor John and the entire friendly team around Alison. As parents we also appreciated the beautiful setting in the local yacht club over a nice coffee and food.
Written 13 August 2020
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Weecookie34
London, United Kingdom123 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
My husband and friends went kayaking in 2014 on the morning of the wedding.
We decided to give it a go! (I’ve not kayaked before).
We called in the morning and booked for 4 single kayaks.
On arrival Charles was brilliant, he gave my husband the details of the best place to park (it was a sailing day so the car park was full).
We completed the paperwork and stored our belongings.
we were ready!
We went on the lake and had a brilliant time. The lake was fresh! We gave each other goals.
Overall, brilliant family outing.
Thank you Charles and your wife! Brilliant!
We will come back 🇮🇹
We decided to give it a go! (I’ve not kayaked before).
We called in the morning and booked for 4 single kayaks.
On arrival Charles was brilliant, he gave my husband the details of the best place to park (it was a sailing day so the car park was full).
We completed the paperwork and stored our belongings.
we were ready!
We went on the lake and had a brilliant time. The lake was fresh! We gave each other goals.
Overall, brilliant family outing.
Thank you Charles and your wife! Brilliant!
We will come back 🇮🇹
Written 18 September 2019
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it was great to see you again after 5 years - so glad you came back to Lake Garda and Malcesine - hope to see you again in 5 years ... if not before! ciao and thanks Alison
Written 20 September 2019
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Aidan L
louth5 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
I've just completed a 2 day beginner sailing course with Europa and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about the people there and the service they provide.
From my first contact with Alison I felt welcome and cared for. I spent 2 full days with John on the lake who has the perfect balance of deep knowledge and patience (along with just being good company) for someone like me who was approaching a new experience like this... I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm on the hook now.
If you are thinking about learning a new watersport skill while on Lake Garda... Don't think about it just book with these guys.
From my first contact with Alison I felt welcome and cared for. I spent 2 full days with John on the lake who has the perfect balance of deep knowledge and patience (along with just being good company) for someone like me who was approaching a new experience like this... I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm on the hook now.
If you are thinking about learning a new watersport skill while on Lake Garda... Don't think about it just book with these guys.
Written 2 August 2019
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Hi Aidan. Thanks for your part in the fun two days. Pizzas and beer on me when you next can visit. John
Written 9 August 2019
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Alasdair F
Liverpool, UK41 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
My girlfriend and I booked a two hour wind surfing taster session, our instructor David was fantastic. Neither of us had any wind surfing experience but he had us in the water and surfing in no time. Looking at their set up for other water sports I would highly recommend whatever your interests or experience level.
Written 28 June 2019
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Thank you so much for your kind comments and we are really happy that you both enjoyed your windsurfing experience and Lake Garda! life on the water is lots of fun! hope to see you again someday. regards Alison
Written 29 June 2019
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Julie G
23 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We rented a double kayak for an hour and really enjoyed ourselves. The owners Charles and Allison were very friendly and accommodating. Great little place in a beautiful area of Lago de Garda.
Check them out!
Check them out!
Written 27 June 2019
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D3173FBjasonc
1 contribution
Sep 2018 • Couples
We spent 2 weeks in Navene, just a short walk from the sailing facilities. John and the team were fantastic, very friendly and helpful.
We sailed many times during our visit and loved every minute of it. Would definitely recommend to anyone else.
We'll be back!
We sailed many times during our visit and loved every minute of it. Would definitely recommend to anyone else.
We'll be back!
Written 6 October 2018
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Hi Jason and Wendy. It was great having you here and I hope you'll be able to return (Argo with gennaker, the ISO, the RS800 ?).
I've uploaded a photo to google photos for you - sorry it's not terribly exciting but it's a memory. Email me and I'll send a link :-)
Regards, John
(One of Charles' and Alison's instructors replying on Alison's behalf :-) )
Written 8 October 2018
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Emma N
Bishops Stortford, UK9 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We spent 2 weeks in Malcesine, a location chosen after reading reviews for Europa. We initially booked 2 days of lesson in windsurfing (beginner) and sailing (intermediate) for my son and daughter. Alison was so friendly and helpful and the individual lessons for my kids allowed them to progress at their own pace. Many of the staff speak English, German and Italian, and I even heard a little French. It didn't matter if you were a strong and fit 14yo or an arthritic 50-something, the teaching staff were equally enthusiastic. Later, we rented a couple of dinghy and they were tolerant of our lack of rigging knowledge. Lots of variety of kit, all in good condition. I cannot fault anything.
Written 29 August 2018
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Emma. We really enjoyed meeting you all and your children were fun to teach and did so well despite aching muscles!! I'm so glad you enjoyed Lake Garda and had a good holiday - hope to see you all again sometime. ciao ciao Alison
Written 31 August 2018
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fabio_surfthewind
Verona, Italy2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Superb staff and exceptional services! We love to go up to the north of lake Garda whenever we can get away! I have done sailing courses with them for two years and cannot wait to come back to do more. My husband did windsurfing courses as well as rents their equipment and is always over the moon (as long as he is on the water!) You cannot beat the location and the view! The Centre even has parking, which is a serious luxury at the lake!
Written 3 July 2018
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Thank you so much for your great review! it has been a pleasure for us to see you have so much fun on this beautiful lake. See you soon, Alison
Written 4 July 2018
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Ivietta
Kharkiv, Ukraine6 contributions
Hi! Im interested if you also give wetsuit for rent? We would like to windsurf at the beginning of october. What is the price to rent windsurf/wetsuit/windsurf lesson. Thank you!
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Thanks for your enquiry - a beginner's board with wetsuit, buoyancy aid and harness costs €22 for an hour and more advanced kit is €34. Insurance is €5 for an hour if you don't have your own. kind regards
Alison
Hi, how long are you open in the end of season? Can we wo windsurfing in the end of October?
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Thanks for getting in touch. If the weather is okay, then we stay open until the end of October (from 10am to 5pm) and you can certainly rent windsurfing equipment. don't forget to bring a passport or driving licence with you as ID. if the weather gets really cold, then we will close sooner. Kind regards
Alison and Charles +39 338 6053096
xNat070x
Liverpool, UK11 contributions
Hi, Do i need to book short trial lesson in advance or we can just pop in?
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Hi there - what are you interested in using? If it is windsurfing, sailing or waszp/foiling and you have no previous experience then you need to take a lesson (lessons). For kayaking and stand up paddling, you can come along and have a go without a lesson.
thanks, alison
Joanne L
1 contribution
How much does it cost to paddleboard?
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Hi and thanks for your enquiry. SUP costs €10 for 1 hour and €15 for 2 hours. you need to bring a passport or driving licence with you to make the rental. The price includes the use of our buoyancy aids. We are open every day from 9am to 6pm but the best time to SUP is late morning in between the winds. regards Alison
Oragnizzate corsi di canoa per adulti? Oppure c'è chi lofa in zona?
Grazie
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Ciao - noi abbiamo kayak 'aperti' quindi non serve un corso per usargli! mi dispiace
serena b
4 contributions
Buongiorno! Volevo sapere se è necessaria la prenotazione per l'affitto di una deriva per due persone?
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
scusami per il ritardo! e' meglio prenotare in alta stagione perche' abbiamo tanti richieste ... da settembre in poi (chiudiamo al fine di ottobre) non e' necessaria. grazie Alison
CortsE
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
Salve, fate anche surf su onda o c'è troppo vento per praticarlo?
-Elena
Alison K
Verona, Italy1 contribution
Buon Giorno Elena - qui al lago non ci sono onde per fare surf di onda. qualche volte dopo un temporale ci sono le onde, altrimente, il vento e perfetto per fare windsurf ... ci vediamo!
grazie
alison
