What people are saying
“Lefteris is a great host who is driven by his passion to the sea. He treats you like an old friend and is very kind, generous and caring. His sailing boat is beautiful and spacious with great emphasis on comfort and safety. But above all he is very attentive to give you a great time. “
“Lefteris combines his academic background and years of teaching experience with his lifelong passion for sailing, delivering a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to sailing instruction and skippering.”
“The best experience for summer in Athens! Being just few miles from the shore you can feel like you’re thousand away and captain Lefteris will make sure you’re having the best time ever!”
“Lefteris Amoiralis is the skipper. I know him and the experience and safety in sailing is guaranteed. I have recommended him to business acquaintances in the past and they were enthused.”
“A well trained and properly certified skipper, with experience and the right attitude about safety!”
Inspired from a young age…
Lefteris was born in Athens in 1980. He holds a Diploma in Production and Management Engineering from the Technical University of Crete (2004) and completed a PhD in Energy (2008). After completing his PhD, he spent seven years teaching at the university level, bringing together his technical knowledge and love for teaching.
His love for the sea and sailing was nurtured from early childhood, rooted in a family tradition—his father is a professional shipmaster from the island of Tinos. It was only natural for Lefteris to follow his passion and build a life connected to the sea.
Bringing together his background as an engineer, years of university teaching, and a lifelong love for the sea, Lefteris found a unique way to blend all three. Encouraged by friends and fellow sailors, he created the SailingCompass Academy — an online platform designed to make sailing knowledge more accessible, practical, and enjoyable for everyone.
Lefteris holds the Skipper’s license issued by Chania Nautical Club (2000), the Yacht Master Certificate issued by Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (2012) as well as the motorboat permit issued by the Hellenic Coastguard (1999). In 2019, he became Offshore Sailing Instructor certified by the Hellenic Ministry of Sports – General Secretariat of Sports (completing the Hellenic Sailing Federation courses).
Aside from his sailing skills, he is certified in First Aid by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), with training in Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use (last updated 2023).
Since 2015, Lefteris has been working with several sailing clubs, including Nautical Athlete Club of Vari-Varkiza and IOP-DEI, as an Open Sea Sailing Instructor.
Sailing Regatta Races Experience
From 1999 to the present, he has participated in open sea sailing events, either with his personal boat or as a crew on other boats. His greatest distinction, among others, is his participation for ten consecutive years (2004-2013) in what is presumed the most difficult and demanding sailing event at open sea – the Aegean Rally (traditional yearly event organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club), with entries from all over Europe.
He is also member of the Chania Nautical Club .
Selected distinctions
- 44th AEGEAN SAILING RALLY, JULY 13-22, 2007
1st place at the sailing route IOS – BOULIAGMENI (IMS N) - 46th AEGEAN SAILING RALLY, JULY 17-26, 2009
1st place at the sailing route FALIRO – SYROS (ORCi N)
3rd place overall (ORCi N) - 47th AEGEAN SAILING RALLY, JULY 16-26, 2010
3rd place overall (ORC Club) - 48th AEGEAN SAILING RALLY, JULY 15-25, 2011
1st place at the sailing route FALIRO – AMORGOS (ORC Club) - 50th AEGEAN SAILING RALLY, JULY 19-29, 2013
1st place at the sailing route FALIRO – SIROS (ORC Club)
1st place at the sailing route PATMOS – KOUFONISIA (ORC Club)
2nd place overall (ORC Club) - 51th AEGEAN SAILING RALLY, JULY 18-28, 2014
1st place at the sailing route IOS – Cape SOUNIO (ORC Club)
2nd place overall (ORC Club)
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