Intensive courses : Comprehensive Training in 7 Days

Fast learning courses for beginners

1 September

DESCRIPTION

Our fast-track sailing program is designed for those who have limited time or need to quickly obtain a skipper’s license for professional reasons. Despite its intensive nature, it is in no way inferior to a regular sailing course. It offers the exact same training provided by traditional schools, delivering all the necessary knowledge and skills within a shorter timeframe.

This program includes 60 hours of practical training and 20 hours of theory, exactly like a typical sailing course. These hours are fully aligned with the standards required to obtain the internationally recognized skipper’s license. Through practical training in real sea conditions, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to sail safely.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intensive Training: 60 hours of practical sailing experience and 20 hours of theoretical instruction, identical to the curriculum of sailing schools.

  • Real-World Conditions: Hands-on training in real harbor and open sea conditions, ensuring you’re fully prepared for real-life challenges.

  • Skipper’s License: Obtain a license that allows you to charter sailboats up to 24 meters in length, opening up a world of sailing opportunities.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Available almost year-round, except during the summer months, allowing you to choose the most convenient time for you.

  • Ideal for Busy Professionals: Perfect for those with limited time or urgent professional needs, offering a fast and comprehensive route to certification.

  • Keramoti-Fanari-Porto Lagos

Questions & Answers

  • Where the lessons are taking place?

    The program is offered at our base in Keramoti, Porto Lagos in Xanthi, and Fanari in Komotini, covering all your needs for a comprehensive and professional sailing education.

  • What is the duration?

    Usually 7  days of intensive theoretical & practical lessons.

  • What's the program?

    The course covers the following theoretical & practical parts.

    THEORY
    • Terminology – parts of a sailing boat
    • Aerodynamic – trimming of sails
    • International Regulations of Avoiding Collisions at Sea
    • Moorings – Anchoring
    • Navigation – Maps
    • Comunnication – Emergencies – Security at Sea – Meteorology
    PRACTICE
    • Learning the sailing boat outdoor – interior – rigging
    • Handling the sailing boat upwind – downwind – reach
    • Trimming the sailing boat upwind – downwind – reach
    • Reef – reduse sail area
    • Course with compass
    • Moorings in bay / in port – anchoring
    • Approaching with the side
    • Man Over Board
    • Knots
    • Using instruments of the sailing boat
    • Plot a course
    • Using VHF
    • Using rescue equipment
  • What kind of license I will get?

    A) N.A.S.C/ Greek license
    Obtaining an  Sailing License
    Internationally recognized for sailing vessels up to 24 meters – without mile limitations, from the Northern Aegean Sailing Club, a member of the Hellenic Sailing Federation and World of Sailing.

    B) ISSA/ International license 

    These licenses are recognized by most of the leading charter and insurance companies,to become a licensed skipper and charter yachts around the world, ISSA INSHORE Skipper Course.

    *also there is an option to obtain both diplomas from N.A.S.C & ISSA.

  • Training in Real Conditions:

    The program is conducted in real harbor and open sea conditions, offering you realistic preparation for the challenges you will face as a skipper. This training allows you to tackle real-world problems and gain experience that simulations cannot provide.

  • Onboard Accommodation:

    To complete your experience, we offer accommodation on the boat for 4 nights and 5 days, subject to availability. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the sailing lifestyle, integrating what you’ve learned into your daily routine on board.

  • Ideal for Professionals and Busy Individuals:

    If you have limited time or need to quickly obtain a skipper’s license for professional reasons, this program is the perfect solution. It’s intensive, fast, but with no compromises on the quality and depth of the training. There is no difference between this fast-track program and a regular sailing course—it’s exactly the same, offering the same high quality and comprehensive training.

  • Flexible Participation:

    One of the key advantages of this program is its flexibility. You can attend the courses with your own group or even by yourself. Additionally, the program is available almost throughout the year, except during the summer months, allowing you to choose the period that best suits your schedule.

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