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RYA Day Skipper

RYA Day Skipper Greece sailing course in the Saronic Islands

RYA Day Skipper

Reserve your week

Hands-On Sailing Training in the Aegean Sea

From crew to confident skipper

Build confidence at the helm

Each day sets clear objectives, hands‑on skippering and focused debriefs. On successful completion, you’ll earn the RYA Day Skipper certificate, recognised by charter companies worldwide.

  • Plan and execute short coastal passages
  • Practise pilotage and apply practical navigation & COLREGs
  • Master Med‑mooring, anchoring & close‑quarters control

LIVE-aboard week

Between training runs there’s time to enjoy the sea—snorkelling in clear bays, espresso on deck, and easy sunset strolls ashore—so you finish with new skills and the simple joy of life afloat.

  • Courses start every week (Saturday → Friday)
  • Explore by island‑hopping (typically 3–5 islands)
  • Well‑equipped 45‑foot yachts (ratio of 5 Students : 1 Instructor)
From €1,184 per student

Training Areas

Saronic & Cyclades Islands

Saturday evening:
Board Saturday evening at 19:30 for a welcome and on‑board safety briefing.

Sunday – Thursday:
Sail Sunday–Thursday. Hands‑on training with island‑hopping (typically 3–5 islands; route shaped by weather and learning goals). You’ll work on personal safety, seamanship, helmsmanship, pilotage, practical navigation, yacht handling and a night passage.

Friday:
Disembark Friday by 09:00. RYA Day Skipper certificates are issued in Greece immediately on successful completion.

Weather & routing note:
Whether we sail to the Saronic or the Cyclades Islands is decided by the Instructor based on the forecast and conditions at the time.

Boat in a bottle icone
Map of Greece

Aegina Island

Angistri Island

Poros island

Sounio spit

Salamina Island

Korfos village

Methana village

Ancient Epidaurus
  •  Basic sailing ability
  •  Day Skipper theory level (about 40 hours) or equivalent knowledge
Included
  • Accommodation aboard our training yacht 
  • Breakfast and lunch ingredients  (dietary requirements accommodated)
  • Wi‑Fi: 10 GB per yacht per week (coverage varies by area)
  • Fresh shower towels and bed linen
  • All yacht operating costs (security deposit, fuel, mooring/port fees)
  • End‑of‑week yacht cleaning
  • Security deposit
  • Safety equipment above RYA standards
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • RYA certification on successful completion (issued on board at the end of your week)
Not Included
  • Travel to/from Alimos Marina (e.g., public bus from ATH airport)
  • Dinners at traditional tavernas (evenings ashore)
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks

-Seaworthy Blue Water Cruisers
Modern navigation equipment
Full batten mainsail

-Comfortable and Spacious Layout
Private cabins with large storage compartments
Hot water interior showers
Spacious saloon

-Extra Amenities
2 heads (WC)
Refrigerator

Our elite team of three RYA Instructors is the most experienced in Greece, with extensive international expertise across various continents.

This unique combination ensures you receive world-class instruction tailored to both local and global sailing conditions.

Living year-round in Greece, our instructors provide you with a comprehensive learning and travelling experience, blending technical mastery with an intimate understanding of the Mediterranean yachting environment.

The Day Skipper course syllabus covers the following:

  1. Preparation for Sea
  2. Deck Work
  3. Navigation
  4. Pilotage
  5. Meteorology
  6. Rules of the Road
  7. Maintenance and Repair Work
  8. Engines
  9. Victualling
  10. Emergency Situations
  11. Handling under Power
  12. Yacht Handling under Sail
  13. Passage-making
  14. Night Cruising

Skipper and charter a sailing yacht safely in waters in which you are familiar.

New to sailing?

RYA Competent Crew +
Day Skipper (2‑week combo)

Join two consecutive live‑aboard weeks: Competent Crew then Day Skipper.
A complete entry pathway with no gaps and charter‑ready skills

Explore the 2‑week combo

Just one hour from Athens, Aegina is known for its pistachio groves, neoclassical harbor, and steady coastal winds.

A frequent first stop during training routes, it offers calm anchorages, clear navigation references, and a perfect balance between seamanship practice and island life.

A small, pine-covered island with crystal-clear waters and simple navigation.

Ideal for relaxed anchorages and short passages, Agistri is often used to practice coastal approaches, anchoring techniques, and night stops in a quiet, controlled environment.

Separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow channel, Poros combines busy harbor life with protected sailing waters.

Its channel navigation, marina approaches, and increased traffic make it a valuable stop for developing situational awareness and close-quarters boat handling.

Marked by the Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio is both a visual landmark and a navigational reference.

The area is often used to introduce headlands, wind acceleration zones, and passage planning around exposed points.

Close to Athens yet deeply historical, Salamina sits within a complex and active maritime area.

Sailing here offers exposure to commercial traffic, varied coastlines, and practical chart interpretation in real-world conditions.

A small coastal settlement facing open water, Korfos is known for its strong winds and simple harbor layout.

It’s frequently used for training in wind awareness, mooring under pressure, and decision-making in less sheltered conditions.

Located on a volcanic peninsula, Methana offers dramatic landscapes and clear coastal routes.

Its surroundings provide an excellent setting for passage planning, anchoring practice, and understanding seabed conditions.

A historic harbor near the famous ancient theater, combining calm waters with cultural significance.

Often used as a destination anchorage, it’s ideal for refining arrival procedures, harbor etiquette, and end-of-passage routines.