GENERAL INFORMATION

Our aim is to provide training at the highest level for people that have no experience, for those that need to progress in Yachting and for those who need to get involved in racing. We will assist you from the basics to the advanced sailing and yachting techniques.

· Introduction to Sailing and Yachting Course

The course is an introduction to yachting and sailing. This two day practical training course will be held on a yacht and by the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board.

-No. Students to instructor: 8:1

-Minimum age: 17+

· Competent crew and Coastal Skipper course

The course combines theory and practice on the Yachts. It is an introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology, seamanship, sailing, first aid , marine engines etc.

The evening classes start at 20.00 – 22.00 and the practical during Saturdays and Sundays at Larnaca marina.

- Max. 16 students (theory)

-No. Students to instructor (practical): 8:1

-Minimum age: 17+

The Day Skipper’s Certificate is granted after practical examination on a Yacht and after covering 1200 Nautical miles , 20 Marina outings and 5 Night sailings

· Offshore Skipper course

This course develops on from the navigation and other knowledge acquired on the Day skipper course. It is intended for yachtsmen who are looking to undertake more complex offshore passages.

It is a demanding theory course covering advanced navigation, meteorology, advance sailing techniques, Passage planning, rules at sea, fire safety, first aid ,marine engines etc

- Max. 16 students (theory)

-No. Students to instructor (practical): 8:1

-Minimum age: 17+

The Offshore Skipper’s Certificate is granted after practical examination on a Yacht and after covering 2.500 Nautical miles (minimum two offshore trips), 50 Marina outings and 5 Night sailings.

· Racing course

The racing course is designed for people that have the basic knowledge in sailing and like to improve their sailing and racing techniques. The course covers the areas in sailing theory, sail trimming, racing rules, race tactics, spinnaker, asymmetric etc.

You will have the opportunity to participate at a race that will be organised for the purpose of the course.