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Discounts
Early Booking discounts
8% discount for a practical course with a start date between between 16th March and 10th November, that is booked more than 3 months before its start date.
4% discount for a practical course with a start date between between 16th March and 10th November, that is booked between 6 weeks and three months before its start date.
PLEASE NOTE: Early booking discounts cannot be applied to any of the RYA Course Packages listed below or our catamaran courses which are already heavily discounted.
Discount Terms & conditions
Discounts can only be applied to the prices shown on this website.
Please Note: Only one discount can be applied per booking.
RYA Course Packages
Required pre-course experience
None
Duration
12 Days
Price
€2,490
Sail Combined Package
Overview
This is the fastest route from beginner to RYA Day Skipper (Sail). It is our most popular package.
Course Content
The package brings together our RYA approved Essential Navigation and Seamanship online course (approx. 30 hours of coursework) which should be completed prior arriving at our base in Greece.
The online course is followed by a full 5 day RYA Competent Crew practical course on one of our school yachts, 2 days break, then the full 5 day, RYA Day Skipper (Sail) practical course.
Accomodation is provided throughout your stay on a school yacht. This package is by far our most popular, offering a short, but concentrated study period to achieve valuable qualifications, plus a substantial saving on purchasing the package elements individually.
Minimum age: 16 (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Student to Instructor ratio: 5:1
Method of assessment: Continual by your Instructor, there are no tests or exams.
Certificates awarded: RYA Essential Navigation & Safety, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper.
Price includes all tuition, accommodation on a school yacht, meals when at sea, fuel, mooring fees, use of wet weather gear, study materials, bedding, towels and Greek VAT at the appropriate rate.
Required pre-course experience
None
Duration
14 Days
Price
€2,880
Ultimate Sail Package
Overview
If you don’t mind a bit of hard work, this is the package for you. Your study begins at home with access to our online learning system that teaches all the basics of navigation and nautical terminology (about 30 hours of study time). Plus, the online part of the RYA Short Range Range licence.
Course Content
Once you arrive at our base in Corfu, you will spend 13 days living aboard one of our school yachts. You will firstly complete the full RYA Competent Crew syllabus (5 days) during which you will learn to sail and become familiar with all of the boat’s equipment. After a days break you will off again, this time to complete the RYA Day Skipper (sail) training (5 days). During this period you will learn to skipper the boat on short coastal passages between the local islands. Not only will you learn more about sailing but will also visit and stay overnight in some of the area’s most beautiful bays and harbours.
Back at our marina base your training will conclude with a RYA Powerboat Level 2 course and the final test for your Radio Licence.
Minimum age: 16 (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Student to Instructor ratio: 5:1
Method of assessment: Continual by your Instructor, there are no tests or exams.
Certificates awarded: RYA Essential Navigation & Safety, RYA Day Skipper (Sail), RYA Competent Crew, RYA SRC (radio) licence, RYA Powerboat Level 2.
Price includes all tuition, accommodation on a school yacht, meals when at sea, fuel, mooring fees, use of wet weather gear, study materials, bedding, towels and Greek VAT at the appropriate rate.
Required pre-course experience
RYA Competent Crew or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Duration
5 Days
Price
€1,560
Day Skipper (Sail) Plus Package
Overview
This package is ideal for those that already have some sailing experience and wish to gain the Day Skipper (Sail) qualification quickly.
Course Content
The package brings together our RYA approved Essential Navigation and Seamanship online course (approx. 30 hours of coursework) which should be completed prior arriving at or base in Greece. Online study is followed by a full 5 day, RYA Day Skipper (Sail) practical course on one of our school yachts here in Greece. Accomodation is provided throughout your stay, on a school yacht, and for up to two nights after the completion of your course.
Minimum age: 16 (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Student to Instructor ratio: 5:1
Method of assessment: Continual by your Instructor, there are no tests or exams.
Certificates awarded: RYA Essential Navigation & Safety, RYA Day Skipper (Sail).
Please note: It is assumed that you are already proficient in the topics covered in the Competent Crew course syllabus, understand the basics of navigation, sailing, rope work, seamanship and have experienced at least 100 miles on a cruising yacht as an active crew member. It is not possible to successfully complete this course as a complete beginner. The Competent Crew course teaches you how to sail - The Day Skipper course teaches you how to plan and execute passages safely and manage a sailing yacht. There is not time during a Day Skipper course to also teach all the essentials of sailing and seamanship.
Price includes all tuition, accommodation on a school yacht, meals when at sea, fuel, mooring fees, use of wet weather gear, study materials, bedding, towels and Greek VAT at the appropriate rate.
Required pre-course experience
RYA Helmsman or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Duration
4 Days
Price
€1,750
Day Skipper (Motor) Plus Package
Overview
This package is ideal for those that already have some motor cruising experience and wish to gain the RYA Day Skipper (Motor) qualification quickly.
Course Content
The package brings together our RYA approved Essential Navigation and Seamanship online course (approx. 30 hours of coursework) which should be completed prior arriving at or base in Greece. Online study is followed by a full 4 day, RYA Day Skipper (Motor) practical course on one of our school yachts here in Greece.
Minimum age: 16 (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Student to Instructor ratio: 4:1
Method of assessment: Continual by your Instructor, there are no tests or exams.
Certificates awarded: RYA Essential Navigation & Safety, RYA Day Skipper (Motor).
Price includes all tuition, fuel, mooring fees, use of wet weather gear, study materials and Greek VAT at the appropriate rate. Please Note, accommodation is not included.
No experience required
Surchage
€ 3,900
Catamaran Ultimate Package
Overview
The most comprehensive course package for those wanting to learn how to Skipper a sailing catamaran.
The Package
Before you arrive at our base you will be given access to our Essential Navigation online course and online Radio course. These should be completed before coming to us. Once you arrive at our base in Corfu, you will spend 13 days living aboard your catamaran school yacht. You will firstly complete the full RYA Competent Crew syllabus (5 days) during which you will learn to sail and become familiar with all of the boat’s equipment. After a days break you will off again, this time to complete the RYA Day Skipper (sail) training (5 days). During this period you will learn to skipper the boat on short coastal passages between the local islands. Not only will you learn more about sailing but will also visit and stay overnight in some of the area’s most beautiful bays and harbours.
Back at our marina base your training will conclude with a RYA Powerboat Level 2 course and the final test for your Radio Licence
Minimum age: 16 (those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Student to Instructor ratio: 5:1
Method of assessment: Continual by your Instructor, there are no tests or exams.
Certificates awarded: RYA Essential Navigation & Safety, RYA Day Skipper (Sail), RYA Competent Crew, RYA SRC (radio) licence, RYA Powerboat Level 2.
Couple's Special
Surchage
€ 460 per week
"Elati" Couple's Special
Overview
We now offer a special package for couples wishing to learn alone with an Instructor aboard our Beneteau 331 "Elati".
The Offer
Refreshers
Price
Course fee minus 10%
Refreshers
Overview
If you have not been on the water for awhile and you think you would benefit from a refresher, this is the option for you. There is no fixed itinerary or syllabus, just time on the water with an Instructor. Great for those preparing for a charter or those just wanting to brush up on their skills.