ISSA

NorthSailing: The Only Certified ISSA Training School in Central and Northern Greece

NorthSailing proudly stands as the only ISSA-certified training school in Central and Northern Greece, offering professional sailing education with international recognition. As an accredited institution by the International Sailing Schools Association (ISSA), NorthSailing guarantees that all courses meet global standards for safety, skill development, and sailing expertise.

The school is equipped with a highly qualified team of three certified instructors, each bringing years of experience and knowledge to ensure participants receive top-quality training. Whether you’re a beginner looking to gain essential skills or an advanced sailor aiming to refine your techniques, NorthSailing offers tailored programs to help you achieve your sailing ambitions.

With its ISSA certification, NorthSailing provides participants with globally recognized licenses, giving you the credentials to sail confidently and professionally around the world. Whether for leisure or career advancement, NorthSailing is the premier choice for sailing education in the region.

Modern Yacht Training Programs

At ISSA Sailing Schools, we understand that many sailors come to us with prior certifications. Our courses are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing knowledge and skills, allowing you to pick up where you left off and continue your sailing journey.

ICC Compliant

Some of our courses are ICC compliant, ensuring that you meet the international standards for sailing proficiency around Europe.

Recognition Worldwide

ISSA certifications are recognised the world over for chartering, and proof of capability.

Sail Training

Inshore Skipper

Course Requirements

Offshore Skipper

Course Requirements

Power Boat Training

Inshore Power Skipper

Course Requirements

Offshore Power Skipper

Course Requirements

ISSA Courses

Marine Radio VHF+GMDSS

Course Requirements

Yacht Crew

Course Requirements

Expand Your Skills.

At ISS, learning is a continuous journey. After completing a course, you can further enhance your skills by working through our competence tree. Each step builds on your existing knowledge, from dinghy to Commercial.

Questions & Answers

  • Let's meet our instructors

    CHRISTOFOROS  GKRITZELAKIS

    Founder-instructor of N.A.S.C. & ISSA
    He has 30 years of sailing experience and for the last 20 years he is a professional skipper with many distinctions in national offshore races.
    He is also one of the best known instructors of sailing in Greece and Bulgaria and mentor of hundreds of sailors and skippers, sharing his vast knowledge and experience with them.

    PANAGIOTIS VAFIAS

    Started sailing 25years ago. Sailor, offshore sailing instructor and ORCI/int official measurer of E.I.O (Hellenic National Federation)& ISSA instructor.
    Has big experience in offshore sailing as he has participated in many national offshore races with distinctions. His racing miles are over 4500nm.
    Now he passes his knowledge, passion and love for the sea to new sailors (beginners and advanced).