RYA yacht training courses for sail and power boats in the Greek Islands
RYA Training Vessels - RYA Sail Cruising Courses in Greece
"Mafalda II"
The school’s principal sail training yacht for RYA sailing courses in Greece is "Mafalda II", a Bavaria 390. She is strong, fast and comfortable. Built in 1996 and completely refurbished in 2014. This yacht is constantly updated (see inventory below).This yacht was chosen for her outstanding sailing qualities and, as yet, no-one has built a better 40 footer with 4 double sleeping cabins!
Specification
Model: Bavaria 390c
Builder: Bavaria Yachts
LOA: 12.15m
LWL: 11.74m
Waterline: 10.25m
Beam: 4.10m
Draft: 1.85m
8 berths
4 cabins
3 showers
2 heads
Hot water system
Inventory
Yanmar 75hp diesel engine (2015), Furling genoa (2019), Slab reefing mainsail (2018), Cruising chute (2015), Lewmar/Harken winches (2014), Tack Tick integrated instrument system (2014), Autohelm 6000 autopilot, Garmin GPS chartplotter, Garmin Radar (2014), GPS cockpit repeater, AIS, Icom 5 series DSC VHF (2014), McMurdo EPIRB, Dinghy, Outboard motor, Bimini, Cockpit table, Bathing platform, Fishing gear, Snorkelling gear, CD/MP3 Player.
"Elati"
"Elati" is a Beneteau 331. The sailing performance of this 34 footer puts most bigger boats to shame. She is comfortable to live aboard and extremely well equipped. She is Ideal for couples (see our discounts and packages page for more details).
Specification
Model: Beneteau 331
Builder: Beneteau
LOA: 10.52m
LWL: 9.3m
Beam: 3.45m
Draft: 1.68m
6 berths
3 cabins
2 showers
1 heads
Hot water system
Inventory
Volvo 20 HP diesel engine (2018), Furling genoa (2021), Slab reefing mainsail (2021), Lewmar winches (2008), integrated instrument system (2008), Garmin GPS chartplotter, VHF radio (2016), McMurdo EPIRB, Dinghy, Outboard motor, Bimini, Cockpit table, Bathing platform.
"Jade"
"Jade" is a Beneteau Swift Trawler 41. These boats are widely admired for their sea keeping ability and comfort. She has two powerful Yanmar 320 HP diesel engines and is easy to handle. She has a fly bridge, bow thruster and is fully loaded with modern navigation aids. An ideal boat the learn on!
Specification
Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 41
Builder: Beneteau
LOA: 13.43m
LWL: 12.52m
Beam: 4.2m
Draft: 1.15m
4 berths
2 cabins
2 showers
1 heads
Hot water system
Inventory
Fly bridge, 2 x Raymarine GPS chartplotters, AIS, Raymarine Radar, VHF radio , McMurdo EPIRB, Dinghy, Outboard motor, Bimini, Cockpit table, Bathing platform.
RYA Powerboat Courses in Greece
"Spianada"
Our principal training powerboat is a 5.2m Olympic RIB powered by a 150 HP Johnson outboard . She is easy to handle yet reaches a top speed of 30 knots.
She has a portable VHF radio and GPS plus a powerful engine tilt and trim system. She also provides valuable support for our RYA sailing courses in Greece.
RIBS (rigid inflatable boats) are by far the best option for powerboat training. They offer high buoyancy, great power to weight ratio and are less intimidating for newcomers learning how to moor a boat.
'Spianada' is typical of the most popular type of powerboat and the skills you will learn will be easily transferable to boats you will rent or purchase.
