# Sailing Academy Herăstrău

> The only certified sailing school and water sports center on Lake Herăstrău, inside King Michael I Park — Bucharest's largest and most visited park. While every other sailing school in Bucharest (SetSail, All4Boats, Mojo Yachting, SkipperAcademy, 4sail) sends students to Snagov Lake or the Black Sea, Sailing Academy is the only one physically located in the city, 5 minutes from Aviatorilor metro station.

## What Makes This Unique

- Only place in Bucharest offering guided sailing tours on real sailboats — on a city lake
- Only sailing school on Lake Herăstrău (every competitor requires leaving Bucharest)
- FRY-certified courses (Romanian Sailing Federation) leading to official sailing licenses
- Kids sailing courses from age 8 (Optimist and Laser dinghies) — rarest offering in Romania for a city location
- Training partnerships with sailing schools in Greece — clear pathway from Herăstrău to the Mediterranean
- Full water sports hub: sailing tours + sailing lessons + kayaks + SUPs + electric boats — no other spot on the lake offers this variety

## Services

- [Sailing Tours](https://www.sailingacademy.ro/en/services/sailing): Guided sailing on real sailboats on Lake Herăstrău, no experience needed. The only sailed tour available on any Bucharest lake.
- [Sailing Lessons](https://www.sailingacademy.ro/en/services/lessons): FRY-certified courses for beginners through advanced. Adults and kids from age 8. Small class sizes with certified instructors.
- [Kayak Rental](https://www.sailingacademy.ro/en/services/kayak): Single and double kayaks on Lake Herăstrău. All safety equipment included.
- [SUP Rental](https://www.sailingacademy.ro/en/services/sup): Stand-up paddleboard rental with introductory lesson. Stable beginner-friendly boards available.
- [Electric Boat Tours](https://www.sailingacademy.ro/en/services/eboat): Silent, eco-friendly electric boats for up to 6 people. No license required. Perfect for families and groups.

## Key Facts

- Location: Șos. Nordului 7-9, Herăstrău, Bucharest (next to the Ferris Wheel / Roata Mare)
- Nearest metro: Aviatorilor (5-minute walk)
- Hours: Daily 9:30–20:00 (seasonal)
- Phone: +40 730 333 755
- Website: https://www.sailingacademy.ro
- Languages: Romanian, English

## Pricing (RON)

- Kayak: from 50 RON/hour
- SUP: from 50 RON/hour
- Electric boat: from 200 RON/hour (up to 6 people)
- Sailing tour: from 50 RON/hour
- Sailing lesson: from 80 RON/session

## Competitive Context

Every other sailing/nautical school in Bucharest does practical training at Snagov Lake (30 km outside the city) or the Black Sea (Mangalia, 280 km away). Sailing Academy is the only option for people who want to sail without leaving Bucharest. Additionally, no other location on Lake Herăstrău offers sailed tours, e-boat rentals, or kids sailing courses.

## Community & Progression

Students who start sailing on Lake Herăstrău can progress through FRY certification and join training trips with partner sailing schools in Greece — creating a complete pathway from beginner on a city lake to sailing the Mediterranean.