"Really enjoyed the course. The rotation of duties / roles works very well. Skipper seemed to know the area – ports and anchor bays well which was beneficial and meant we got a lot out of the trip. I enjoyed the atmosphere – everyone taking responsibility but informal."
RYA sailing courses from Aegina
This RYA approved sailing centre is located on the island of Aegina, just one hour by ferry from Athens, and offers a large range of sailing course for all levels of sailor.
Courses start at 18:30 on Sunday afternoon, but the yachts leave Aegina on Monday morning with return to base by 17:00 on Friday afternoon . We offer optional accommodation on board by 09:00 on Saturday morning.
All teaching yachts are Bavaria Cruisers between 37 to 45 feet in length, with 3 or 4 cabins and are equipped with modern safety and navigation equipment and meet the regulations of both the RYA and the Greek authorities.
Courses offered:
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RYA Competent Crew (5 days) Beginner level Sunday - Saturday, Weekly, all season |
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RYA Day Skipper practical (5 days) Sunday - Saturday, Weekly, all season |
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Navigation and Day Skipper package (6-7 days) |
| Combined Competent Crew, Navigation and Day Skipper (12 days) If you already have a little sailing experience, this package will take you to up to being skipper / captain of a yacht. First, you take our short online navigation course. Then, here in Greece, you`ll start with crewing skills, learn more advanced navigation, then move on to our Day Skipper Practical course - all in a fortnight`s holiday. |
| Private sailing (6 days) Progress fast with private tuition on your own yacht with your own instructor. Enjoy more privacy and go at your own pace - whether that`s working hard or more easy and relaxed. |
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Mile-building trips (7 days) |
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RYA Coastal Skipper practical (5 days) Sunday - Saturday, Weekly, all season |
Yachts
All our yachts are inspected annually by the RYA. They range from 37` - 45`. As well as meeting their exacting standards they also conform to the requirements of the Hellenic Registry for professional yachts. They carry all the latest safety and navigation equipment for use both during day and at night. You will find GPS plotter, EPIRB, GMDSS radio with separate battery, fire extinguishers, life jackets, life raft, and many other safety items on board all of our yachts.
We don`t just meet the required standards – we exceed them. You`ll find several things on our boats that you wouldn’t get on many others – touch-screen GPS plotter, weather station, Navtex … and of course we carry several books on different aspects of sailing for you to refer to.
2023 Prices (5 day practical courses)
| Sailing period | Price per person (sharing) | Price per person (single) |
| July-August | €1275.00 | €1475.00 |
| May-June, September-October | €1175.00 | €1375.00 |
| March-April, November | €950.00 | €1150.00 |
2023 Prices (7 day practical courses)
| Sailing period | Price per person (sharing) | Price per person (single) |
| July-August | €1725.00 | €1925.00 |
| May-June, September-October | €1625.00 | €1825.00 |
| March-April, November | €1400.00 | €1600.00 |
2023 Prices (12 day practical courses)
| Sailing period | Price per person (sharing) | Price per person (single) |
| July-August | €2750.00 | €3150.00 |
| May-June, September-October | €2650.00 | €3050.00 |
| March-April, November | €2350.00 | €2750.00 |
2023 Prices (Mile builder)
| Sailing period | Price per person (sharing) | Price per person (single) |
| July-August | €1200.00 | €1300.00 |
| May-June, September-October | €1100.00 | €1200.00 |
| March-April, November | €1000.00 | €1100.00 |
The price includes everything apart from transfers to / from us and evening meals ashore.
Private courses on request.
Testimonials
"Excellent skipper, good knowledge of local ports and tavernas. A very good teacher and he was flexible with our requirements. The booking process was very easy and all of our queries were responded to in a timely manner. An ideal number of people on the course. I would definitely come back for another week."
"This was a most enjoyable, productive course. We are extremely pleased with the company, program, and organized approach & will definitely recommend Aegean Sailing School to everyone in Canada. Maria in particular is a superb instructor & skipper."
