Teaching sailing is not just about imparting knowledge,
it is about inspiring change and cultivating values.
Learn to Sail
With more than 30 years of experience, our Sailing School offers a variety of hands-on courses designed to help you learn how to sail — whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to enhance your skills. Our approach is simple: we tailor each course to your needs and goals. Everyone has a different starting point, but the destination is the same — helping you become a confident and capable sailor.
What’s the best course for you? Let’s find out together
Offshore Sailing Certificate Program
Training and getting the Offshore Sailing Certificate is the most common practice. Building sailing skills from beginner to advanced involves progressing through various stages (see the table). The goal of this course is to prepare you for sailing or chartering your own boat.
Upon successful completion of the exams, you will receive your Sailing Offshore Certificate, which certifies your competence in offshore sailing and can be recognized by other sailing authorities and maritime organizations worldwide. This certification is a valuable credential if you wish to sail internationally or engage in offshore sailing activities.
Our sailing school is certified by the Hellenic Sailing Federation (under the General Secretariat of Sports and the Ministry of Culture and Sports in Greece), and you will get your Sailing Offshore Certificate, recognized within the European Union (EU), aligned with EU maritime standards..
Theory (via TEAMS)
✓ Types of sailing yachts, keel, deck, sails, and sailing terminology
✓ Anchoring &mooring techniques, types of anchors
✓ Stability, wind dynamics, and aerodynamics
✓ International Regulations to Avoid Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), navigation lights, right of way
✓ Navigation, true/magnetic north, variation-deviation-compass error, practical examples
✓ Emergency situations, safety on board – M.O.B
✓ Telecommunications, departure/arrival protocols, check-in/out
Practice (on board)
✓ First contact with the yacht and detailed explanation of all parts (anatomy)
✓ Hoisting sails
✓ Steering
✓ Tack & jibe
✓ Anchoring
✓ Keep proper course
✓ Find way point
✓ Avoid collisions, M.O.B.
✓ Night sailing & navigation
✓ Mooring procedure in a near-by marina
What do we offer as a sailing School? (click here)
Comprehensive Training:
Our course will help you easily navigate open waters, including navigation, weather forecasting, and dealing with different offshore sailing conditions.
Experienced Instructors:
Learn from passionate professionals. Lefteris (click here) with his partner Takis will ensure you gain both the technical skills & hands-on experience required to succeed.
Practical Experience:
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills in real-world offshore conditions. We offer both theoretical lessons via TEAM and on-the-water training.
International Certification:
On successful completion, you’ll receive a recognized Sailing Offshore Certificate, your ticket to sailing internationally or chartering with confidence.
Boat type for sailing lessons: Beneteau OCEANIS 40.1 (2022) equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and safety equipment (more info click here).
Safety, Quality & Pleasure
Safety is our top priority. Our boat meets the highest sea safety standards, equipped with modern technology to provide a secure and enjoyable sailing experience.
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IRIS is an amazing sailing boat, always clean and very well groomed and we had an amazing time!
I have the best memories and experience! A huge thank you to the most contagious and cool coach! Lefteri you are the best!
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Lefteris and Takis are passionate about what they do. Their experience and knowledge was shared professionally in theory and practice. Their course has sparked a passion for the sea and sailing for my wife and me. Thank you both!
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Super experience taking lessons with Lefteris and Takis.
You don’t just learn sailing but above all you learn how to feel safe on a sailing boat
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I took sailing lessons along with my wife and our friend.
Every Saturday, we came to the boat tired after a busy week and left all happy, excited and eager to learn more.
Each trip/lesson was a unique experience on this “divine” (“theiko”) sailing yacht.
Captain Lefteris leads by example and actively demonstrates sailing excellence. We learned a lot, we practiced a lot and we had a really good time.
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Sailing … one of the best personal experiences.
Next to amazing teachers – people, with unlimited love for what they do, contagiousness and organization!
Takis Vamials and Lefteris Amoiralis thank u !
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Λευτερη και Τάκη σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για την αξέχαστη εμπειρία των μαθημάτων και την φοβερή σας συνέπεια στην διάρκεια αυτών! Ταξίδεψα με δύο υπέροχα σκάφη και δύο ανθρώπους θαλασσινούς με πάθος και αγάπη , γνώση και εμπειρία! Ξεκίνησα τα μαθήματα από περιέργεια και έφυγα με δίψα! Να είστε πάντα καλά και να έχετε καλές θάλασσες, ευχαριστώ!
We look forward to helping you achieve your sailing goals!
Q: Many people ask me if sailing lessons are all about learning to trim the sails like a pro — is that really what sailing school is about?
A: After more than 15 years as a sailing instructor, I can say that trimming sails is just one small part of what sailing lessons truly cover. Sailing school is about much more than that — it’s a complete education in the skills and knowledge needed to safely and confidently operate a boat.
Students learn how to navigate using traditional paper charts and compass, as well as modern electronic navigation tools like GPS and AIS, understanding when and how to rely on each method. Boat handling is another key focus, especially maneuvering under power and mastering the often tricky docking process, which requires calm, precision, and teamwork.
Most importantly, safety is at the heart of our training. We teach how to properly use all essential safety gear — VHF radios, fire extinguishers, flares, life jackets, harnesses, wire cutters, first aid kits, emergency tillers, and emergency beacons like EPIRBs. Practical seamanship skills like knot tying, anchoring, line handling, and equipment maintenance are also fundamental.
Sailing is ultimately about good judgment, preparation, and awareness. Our courses build more than just sail trimming skills — they create confident sailors who are ready to handle the full responsibility of being on the water.
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