The Athens Institute of Sailing- Learn to Sail Courses in Greece

The Athens Institute of Sailing
Athens/Alimos Marina, Greece
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LEARN TO SAIL THE ENCHANTING WATERS OF GREECE WITH US- WITHOUT COMPROMISES

THE ADVANTAGES ARE CLEAR

Internationally Renown Sailing Curriculum - We are an affiliate of the American Sailing Association and collaborate with renown organizations
Competent & Outgoing Instructors - Our English speaking instructors include distinctive international skippers
Flexibility - Courses taught either on a part-time or full time basis
Late Model Sailing Yachts - Learn on 38 ft - 45 ft. yachts
Official Certificates Issued - sailing certifications recognized by Coast Guards and charter companies worldwide
Discounts Offered on Local and Int'l Yacht Charters from our charter company, Azure International and our global affiliates
Students Come From Various Professions and Ethnic Backgrounds -thus creating a pleasant atmosphere of team-work and camaraderie
Programs Available for Companies & Foreign Missions at Reduced Rates

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The most popular courses we offer are as follows:

Basic Keelboat Sailing Standard (#101)
Pre-requisites: None
Upon successful completion, student/sailors must sail a boat of about 35 feet (10.6 m) or more in length in light to moderate winds and sea conditions in familiar waters without supervision. Successful candidates earn a National Safe Boating Certificate approved by NASBLA and the U.S. & Greek Coast Guards.

Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (#103)
Pre-requisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification
Sailors must demonstrate that they can cruise safely in local and regional waters on an auxiliary powered sailing yacht of about 35 to 50 foot (10.6 - 15.2 m) in length, in moderate winds and sea conditions.

As a practice/policy of our sailing academy, we offer and teach both of the above courses simultaneously.

Intermediate Coastal Cruising/Bareboat Chartering Standard (#104)
Pre-requisites: Basic Keelboat Sailing and Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
An advanced cruising standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as a skipper or crew of a 35 to 50 foot yacht sailing by day in coastal waters. The standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures.

If you have little or no experience, then we recommend that you start off with Course #'s 101 and 103. If you choose a week's sailing cruise instruction, these two courses are taught in 5 days, giving you a couple of days to practice your newfound skills.

Advanced Coastal Cruising (#106)
Pre-requisite: ASA certifications of #101, #103, #104 & 105 and/or RYA Competent Crew or equivalent skill level.
This course is designed to build sailing skills and develop confidence for ocean sailing. Students work out navigational problems, system problems, crew overboard recovery and night sailing in any weather. Covered during this 7 day trip is intense practical navigation. Upon successful completion, you will be able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length.

Choose from any one of our available sailing programs/instruction below

1] Four weekend long scheduled part-time program (Courses 101 & 103)
We hold part-time basic sailing courses between Autumn and Spring in which you can join other students (maximum 6) on the yacht and learn to sail together. Theory and practical classes for Course #’s 101 & 103, run on weekends from Saturday 10:00am to Sunday 17:00 hrs. On Saturday evenings, you remain on the boat.

The tuition for 101 & 103 is € 625 inclusive of the ASA material (books and logbook/certificate), instructor and all the yacht expenses. Provisions are at students’ expense.

2] The week-long sailing cruise instruction (Courses 101 & 103)
This sailing school program is priced inclusive of the yacht, instructor fee, course materials, taxes, permits and harbor fees. The price per person sharing a double cabin is € 1550 all inclusive. A minimum of two students are required in order to organize such a class.

3] Intermediate Coastal Cruising/Bareboat Chartering Standard (Course #104)
a) Two-weekend program
This course standard is offered for those who want to obtain additional Coastal Cruising experience and/or seek to become potential skippers on sailing yachts. Theory and practical classes for this course run on weekends from Saturday 10:00am to Sunday 17:00 hrs. On Saturday evenings, you remain on the boat. Pre-requisites include successful completion of courses 101 & 103 above plus 50 (officially logged) sailing hours. The tuition is € 390 inclusive of the ASA course material and exam fee.

b) Five Day Live-Aboard Program
This intermediate sailing school program is priced inclusive of the yacht, instructor fee, course materials, taxes, exam fees and harbor fees. Fuel and provisions are at the students expense. The price per person sharing a double cabin is € 1325. A minimum of 2 students are required to organize such a course. Pre-requisites include successful completion of courses 101 & 103 above plus 50 (officially logged) sailing hours.

Please contact us for details on the course programs as well as for a schedule of forthcoming sailing instructions."

Please contact us for details on the course programs as well as for a schedule of forthcoming sailing instructions. We may even assist you with your flight arrangements through our competent and price valued travel/tourism division.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Sailing School and yachting world.

The Athens Institute of Sailing reserves the right to alter its programs and rates. Kindly contact us for the most recent information