TEAM WINDS has been looking for a base in the “south” to complement the long established sailing activity in la Trinité sur Mer. Lisbon-Cascais has been chosen for its exceptional sailing area that made it a serious contender for hosting the Amercia’s Cup races. Wind conditions are ideal and allow for racing in the Tage estuary, just alongside the historic heart of Lisbon.

The quality of the hotels in Lisbon, as in Cascais (where there are 5 five star hotels and about 10 four star establishments), the cultural richness and maritime heritage as well as easy acces from all the major european capitals reinforce this ideal choice.

The southern lattitude and meterological conditions of the Portuguese capital greatly enhance the comfort and enjoyment of sailboat racing.

In Portugal, TEAM WINDS has a fleet of 12 identical one design sailboats, new or recent, similar to the Grand Surprise, thus being able to accomodate groups of 100 people. These sailboats were chosen for their easy manoeuvrability and the great sensations they produce when sailing out on the water. Sailors of all levels can discover the pleasures of racing around bouys, in complete security.

The large majority of our professional skippers are tri-lingual: portuguese – french – english.

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