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Learn to sail in Aegina in Greece

Overview

RYA Competent Crew Course

This is a 5 day course for beginners who want to become active crew members. By the end of the course, you will know how to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist with everyday tasks onboard.

Suggested pre-course experience: None
Assumed knowledge: None
Minimum age: None
Duration: 5 days
Course content: Knowledge of terms & parts, sail handling, rope work, safety, basic meteorology, helmsmanship, general duties, keeping a log, sail with a dinghy.
Ability after course: By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines on board.
Number of students: Maximum 5.

5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Summer 2024 (Jul, Aug & Sep): £1475/person (single); £1275/person (shared cabin); from £5400 private yacht
Mid season 2024 (May, Jun & Oct): £1305/person (single); £1115/person (shared cabin); from £5100 private yacht
Low season 2024 (Mar, Apr & Nov): £1095/person (single); £900/person (shared cabin); from £3515 private yacht

Includes: Accommodation Sun-Fri, all yacht expenses, RYA course books and certificates, linen & towels, loan of waterproof jackets in low season, breakfast & lunch (cabin charter only)
Not included: flights to Athens and transfers by ferry to Aegina, evening meals.

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Aegean Sailing School.


RYA Day Skipper Course

By the end of this 5 day course, you’ll be able to skipper your own small yacht in familiar waters. The course teaches pilotage, navigation, seamanship & boat handling. This is the minimum level for people who want to charter a sailboat.

Suggested pre-course experience: 5 days sea time, including 100 miles and 4 night hours.
Assumed knowledge: Day Skipper theory course knowledge is recommended.
Duration: 5 days
Course content: Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.
Ability after course: Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.
Number of students: Maximum 5.

5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Summer 2024 (Jul, Aug & Sep): £1475/person (single); £1275/person (shared cabin); from £5400 private yacht
Mid season 2024 (May, Jun & Oct): £1305/person (single); £1115/person (shared cabin); from £5100 private yacht
Low season 2024 (Mar, Apr & Nov): £1095/person (single); £900/person (shared cabin); from £3515 private yacht

Includes: Accommodation Sun-Fri, all yacht expenses, RYA course books and certificates, linen & towels, loan of waterproof jackets in low season, breakfast & lunch (cabin charter only)
Not included: flights to Athens and transfers by ferry to Aegina, evening meals.

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Aegean Sailing School.

 

7 Day RYA Essential Navigation + Day Skipper Theory and Practical Combined

If you are already a competent crew member, this is a popular combination of courses to take your sailing to the next level. You study navigation & chart-work over the weekend immediately before taking your RYA Day Skipper Practical.

Previous experience: RYA Competent Crew or equivalent experience. Completion of the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship online theory course is compulsory before arriving in Aegina.
Duration: 7 days
Course content: Navigation & chart work. Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.
Ability after course: Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.
Number of students: Maximum 5.

2 Days Shorebased Tuition + 5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Summer 2024 (Jul, Aug & Sep): £1925/person (single); £1725/person (shared cabin); from £7050 private yacht
Mid season 2024 (May, Jun & Oct): £1735/person (single); £1545/person (shared cabin); from £6750 private yacht
Low season 2024 (Mar, Apr & Nov): £1520/person (single); £1330/person (shared cabin); from £5125 private yacht

Includes: Accommodation onboard Sun-Fri, all yacht expenses, RYA course books and certificates, linen & towels, loan of waterproof jackets in low season, breakfast & lunch (cabin charter only)
Not included: Accommodation onshore Friday & Saturday, flights to Athens and transfers by ferry to Aegina, evening meals.

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Aegean Sailing School.

12-Day RYA Competent Crew + Essential Navigation + Day Skipper Theory & Practical Combined

5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition + 2 Days Shorebased Tuition + 5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Summer 2024 (Jul, Aug & Sep): £3150/person (single); £2750/person (shared cabin); from £12,390 private yacht
Mid season 2024 (May, Jun & Oct): £2895/person (single); £2515/person (shared cabin); from £11,790 private yacht
Low season 2024 (Mar, Apr & Nov): £2615/person (single); £2235/person (shared cabin); from £9,350 private yacht

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Aegean Sailing School.

Learn to sail in Aegina in Greece