Sailing Courses and Charters at Porto Antico with Andareavela

Andareavela is an authorised nautical school and charter company based at Ponte Morosini 43 in the Porto Antico, the old port of Genoa in Liguria, Italy, with a second office in Milan. It teaches sailing through weekend introductory courses and organises multi-day cruises, including trips to the Cinque Terre and the Tuscan Archipelago, as well as day sails in the Gulf of Genoa. Boat rental covers cabin boats from 6.5 m up to yachts of 50 m. Introductory courses suit complete beginners, which is why the lowest tier is rated easy: no previous sailing experience is required, only basic fitness, comfort on a moving boat and, for most programmes, the ability to swim. Age limits are set by the school and should be confirmed when booking, and children are usually welcome on family cruises under adult supervision. Participants should bring soft-soled non-marking shoes, a windproof jacket and sun protection; sailing equipment and safety gear are provided on board. As an authorised nautical school, Andareavela operates under Italian requirements for sailing instruction, and the skipper or instructor gives a safety briefing on life jackets, man-overboard procedures and the use of radio communication before departure. Rescue and evacuation in the Gulf of Genoa are handled through the Italian coast guard, reached on channel 16 or by the number 1530, with hospital transfers to Genoa. The best season runs from April to October, with the steadiest weather in late spring and early autumn; winter sailing is possible but colder and wetter, and strong winds can cancel or change a planned route. Prices are not published, so visitors should request quotes from the school by phone at +39 010 4032449 or through andareavela.it. The Porto Antico base places participants close to the Aquarium, the historic centre and the Genova Principe and Brignole train stations, making the activity easy to combine with sightseeing.