Sailing Courses
from Novice to Yatchmaster

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Arriving to Faro from our Guadiana Expedition.

Certified Sailing Courses

International Yatch Training (IYT)

We love sailing and we want you to love sailing too! Our school is strategically located in beautiful Olhão, just 10 minutes away from Faro International Airport, making it a perfect location to learn to sail while enjoying the Algarve region.
You can combine your sailing course with a sailing expedition. Please check our Packages and Sailing Expeditions information (scroll down).

IYT

International Crew

This is course is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a sailing yacht.

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Intermediate level

IYT

International Bareboat Skipper

This course allows you to command you own vessel up to 20 NM offshore. You must have sailed over 200 NM before joining this course.

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Intermediate level

IYT

Fastrack Bareboat Skipper

From zero to hero. Get your ICC in 2 weeks. We offer you the VHF course.

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IYT

Yachtmaster Coastal

This is a recreational certificate of competency for command of sailing vessels up to 24 mt in length up to 60 nm offshore.

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IYT

Yachtmaster Offshore

This is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 150 nm offshore.

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Internal Courses

Packages and
Sailing Expeditions

Special combinations and packages or training orientated to your needs.
Mile building and Sailing expeditions combo with sailing courses. Sail away. Explore!

Intermediate level

Sailing Expedition to Mazagon

Mile Building or Sailing course combo

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Intermediate level

Sailing Expedition to Cadiz

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Intermediate level

Sailing Expedition to Sagres

Explore the western coast of the Algarve

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Sailing Expedition Azores

Pure Ocean Sailing. Faro-Azores at least 1000NM

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Intermediate level

Live Aboard Skipper

Are you planning to buy your own boat and start sailing around the world? This course is the best introduction to make you feel confident.

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Own boat tuition sailing

"More than that, he really thought out what was needed to advise and help me with my handling of my particular boat."

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Complementary Courses

Theory courses and more

These theoretical courses support the practical skills required for boating. .Our instructors can come and run VHF and First Aid Courses in your own sailing club or organization. Please contact us to discuss arrangements and costs.No minimum number of participants.

ACC

Diesel Engine course

Our Diesel Engine Masterclasse is essential for all users skippers. Safety first!

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ACC

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast essentials

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IYT

VHF Communications

Maritime radio use training

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Why us?

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Max 3/4 students onboard

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Sail on a Swan 411

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Lunch onboard

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Online theory prep included

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Notebook included

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Theory review

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Small groups

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Sustainable food

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Night sailing

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Local knowledge

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Positive learning environment

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Amazing sailing ground

What to expect of our courses?

Available dates

Check our calendar and join a course or sailing expedition

The following dates are already set, you can check for availability and course details on each of them. Also, if no date is good for you, please contact us and let's arrange one.

IYT: International Yacht Training Certificate
ACC: Packages and Sailing Expeditions

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Chris Springhall

IYT Bareboat Skipper

More than that, he really thought out what was needed to advise and help me with my handling of my particular boat. Skills and advice that I could not have learnt without own boat tuition.

Alberto Sellitto

IYT Bareboat Skipper

Well structured and complete. The teacher is clear and helpful!

Luís Gonçalves

IYT Bareboat Skipper

Seeing a full moon rising, from the sea, on the horizon is indeed very beautiful… a redish rising from the darkness. And with the clear sky that we had, we could also see the stars and constellations pretty well. Something to enjoy and contemplate.