Learn to sail

Sailing is the art of controlling a boat with large pieces of canvas cloth called sails. Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization. However, nowadays many people just enjoy sailing as a recreational activity. Sailing is a sport that requires brains, strength, grit, and determination and is accessible to all ages.

  

Istion Yachting academy is the right place either for amateurs, willing to get their first sailing experience or professionals in order to improve their skills.

Our facilities are based in Athens. Our cruising areas are probably the best in the world in any aspect. Depending on the level and the student's progress you can start by sailing in the lee of the islands, taking advantage of the local wind consistency (Meltemi) and when experience is being gained, head of the open seas and learn how to make your way in a chop.

Our instructors are safety minded, that have to perform themselves every skill they teach you, as they sail throughout the year skippering, teaching or delivering yachts in any weather conditions to any place. Our instructors are not weekend sailors; they are professional seamen logging thousands of miles every year.

 

Our yachts used as training vessels are in excellent condition, being maintained by professionals, young in age as they are still used in the charter market. Depending on the number of students and the level of the course being taught you will sail in a cruising oriented or a pure performance yacht.

Our Courses being taught follow the American Sailing Association and Royal Sailing Association Curriculum. From Novice to Advanced courses are carefully thought out to emphasize in safety features and students needs based on the experience our instructors gained throughout the years.

The school that combines all these and is affiliated with ASA and recognized by RYA is ready to welcome you and take care of your training in the best way as well as listen to all your comments at the end of the course.

 

Visit our dedicated website: www.yachtingacademy.gr