If you would like to exchange a link with us
please email: info@algarvesailingcentre.com

Southwest Charters
Southwest Charters is the leading provider of yacht charters, water sports and luxury motor cruising in the Algarve. We have all options to suit all tastes and budgets.
www.southwestcharters.com

Southwest Charters Boat Sales
Southwest Boat Sales are the Algarve's premier boat broker. Whether buying or selling a boat, please talk to us. Based in Lagos Marina. We have experienced bi-lingual staff who will ensure you receive a friendly and professional service.
www.southwestboatsales.net

Associations
Royal Yachting Association
www.rya.org.uk

Marine Leisure Association
www.marineleisure.co.uk

Useful Learning Sites
Knots
www.animatedknots.com

Nautical Glossary
www.marinewaypoints.com

Navigation Course
www.sailingissues.com

Navigation Rules
www.navrules.com

Flags
www.marinewaypoints.com

Winds
www.marinewaypoints.com

COLREGS
www.boatsafe.com

Books
If you want to read up before you take your course:
www.rya.org.uk/Shop

Some light reading:
www.yachtingmonthly.com

www.yachtsandyachting.com

www.afloat.ie

Flights
Faro Airport is less than an hour from Lagos and is well served by many carriers, the following are but a few of the options available:
www.ba.com

www.easyjet.com

www.ryanair.com

www.aerlingus.com

Accomodation
Tivoli Hotel
4 star close to the marina, good value
www.tivolihotels.com

Marina Club
4 star beside the marina, luxury
www.marinaclub.pt

Marinas in the Algarve
Lagos Marina
www.marlagos.pt

Portimao Marina
www.marinadeportimao.com.pt

Albufeira Marina
www.amarinadealbufeira.com

Vilamoura Marina
www.marina-vilamoura.com

Weather
Wind Guru
http://www.windguru.cz

Portugeuse Met Office
www.meteo.pt

Buying a boat
Ancasta International Boat Sales
www.ancasta.com

Southwest Boat Sales
www.southwestboatsales.net

Other Interests
Coming for longer than a week check out the following for other activities:

For all watersports in the Algarve
www.southwestcharters.com

Fancy a round of golf?
www.boavistagolf.com

Iberia Blue - Pool Specialists
Construct - Refurb - Safety - Covers
www.iberiablue.com

Lime Design
Specialists in Web and Graphic Design
www.limedesign.me.uk

Night Life
Where to go for a night out?
South Bar, Lagos Marina
www.southbarportugal.com

Where to Eat?

West Bar and Grill
www.westbarandgrill.com

Casa do Rio Restaurant, Alvor
www.restaurantecasadorio.com