About us

From racing to comfort at sea. Racing yachts, a skipper with more than 20 years of experience and a simple idea: that you experience the sea the way it deserves.

The ALAIA crew on deck during a regatta in the Canary Islands

Our story

From racing to comfort at sea

At ALAIA Sailing, the sea isn't just our job; it's our way of life. We've spent years sailing the waters of the Atlantic, taking on the wind and learning from every wave.

Our 8- and 12-seat boats aren't ordinary pleasure craft. They're the same yachts our team proudly races in the most demanding regattas in the Canary Islands. Every line trimmed, every manoeuvre and every mile raced has taught us what true nautical excellence means.

Why are we telling you this?

Because the same discipline, technical rigour and top safety standards we demand to win a regatta are the ones we apply every day on our 4-hour trips. When you step aboard ALAIA Sailing, you're not just booking a boat trip: you're enjoying a perfectly maintained, fast and safe yacht, skippered by professional sailors who know every secret of the Lanzarote coast.

We swap the adrenaline of the finish line for the calm of a glass of Malvasía wine at anchor in unspoilt coves. We invite you to experience the sea like the pros, but with all the comfort you deserve.

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A day on board

What sailing with us is like

01
Welcome

We'll be waiting for you at Marina Lanzarote, in Arrecife, with parking inside the marina and everything ready to cast off.
02
Full sail

We hoist the sails and feel the strength of the trade winds. If you like, we'll hand you the helm.
03
Anchor and swim

We anchor in crystal-clear water: swimming, snorkelling and an aperitif with island produce.
04
Back to port

We sail back under the Lanzarote sun. Departure and arrival at the same port.

Who's at the helm

Your skipper and owner

The ALAIA's skipper and owner at the helm, sailing off Lanzarote — **Patricio Aldecoa Sendagorta**Paddy · Skipper and owner

At the helm of this project is Patricio Aldecoa Sendagorta, although everyone calls him Paddy.

A sailor since 1996 with more than 20 years of experience teaching sailing, the sea isn't just his profession, it's his way of life. Every trip, every manoeuvre and every decision on board is backed by years of real sailing and hands-on knowledge.

1996: Sailing since
20+ years: Teaching sailing

Safety first
If wind, swell or calima haze compromise safety or comfort, the skipper may change the route or postpone the trip.
If the weather doesn't cooperate
We'll let you know in advance and offer you another date. If that doesn't suit you, we'll refund the full amount.
Free cancellation
Up to 48 hours before departure.