Basic Coastal Cruising (#103) Course Description: The classroom seminar is in Athens with the on-the-water portion aboard a 40ft - 50 ft sailing yacht. Based out of the largest Greek Marina, Alimos, next to the Saronic Gulf, you will complete this course aboard either a Bavaria 42, Beneteau First 38, Jeanneau or similar category/quality sailing yacht. Our objective is to train students in the art of sailing and this course is no exception. We hold our students to the highest standards. We are not a certification factory. After completing this course, you will know what you are doing! This course introduces the additional skills required to skipper a 40ft - 50ft auxiliary sailboat on local coastal waters. After completing this course you will be certified to charter a comparable vessel locally or elsewhere. We require that you to sail at least 50 hours, with an experienced skipper, prior to taking the next course (Bareboat Certification #104). Material: Sailing Fundamentals by Gary Jobson (Parts 5 & 6) The course covers: Sail Trim Heave-to & Reefing Balancing the Helm Under Power, Confined Areas Intermediate Knot Tying Under SAIL, Confined Areas Over-Board Recovery Selecting an Anchorage Minor Emergencies Aids to Navigation Navigation & Charts Basic Boat Systems Marine Weather Forecasts Safety Equipment Running aground & Recovery Basic Anchoring Right-of-Way Rules Boat Inventory Checklist VHF Radio Procedures Docking Under Power Chart & Symbols Engine Failure Procedures Dock Lines (Spring/Breast) Steering Failure Procedures Apparent vs. True Wind The Ship's Compass Introduction to Fire Fighting Boating Etiquette Dinghy Operation Use of Sound Signals Sail Power Theory Navigation Rules (1-19) Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Certification.

Intermediate Coastal Cruising/Bareboat Chartering Standard (Course #104) Course Description: We only teach this important, weekend course on the ocean. Classroom instruction simply isn't sufficient to learn the skills necessary to be Bareboat Certified. You need the experiences of tides (except in the Mediterranean region), tide currents (except in the Mediterranean region), freighters, channel markers, buoys, fishing vessels, and so on... You will actually experience these instead of merely talking about them. A bareboat skipper is responsible for the boat and for the lives of the crew. This is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Bareboat certification is designed for experienced sailors with adequate cruising experience (a requirement of ASA). The Bareboat skipper needs the wisdom to safely handle a large sailing vessel. Our standard includes extensive knowledge of boat systems, maintenance procedures, general boating etiquette, and emergency procedures. The beauty and splendor of the ocean also brings potential hazards such as coral, rocks, and shoals are an everyday occurrence in many waters. Modern conveniences fail with alarming regularity in this salt-water environment. With proper training and experience, most problems can be turned into minor inconveniences. This Bareboat Certification course is designed to prepare you to meet these challenges and continue on your journey. Vacation while you learn. Our Bareboat Certification course is taught right here in the enchanting waters of Greece. As situations develop (as they always do) you will learn how to deal with them. No two courses have ever been the same. Your best-made plans will change on a continuing basis. The real trick is learning to deal with problems while continuing to enjoy yourself. Material: Cruising Fundamentals by Harry Munns In addition to the material of previous courses (101 & 103), we will cover the following topics: Sail Inventory & Selection Advanced Knot Tying Daily Check List Under Power, Confined Areas Securing the Boat Dinghy & Outboards Over-Board Recovery Emergency Recovery Plans Boats Tool Inventory Moorings & Advanced Anchoring Basic Navigation & Charts Comprehensive Boat Systems Docking Charter "Check-In" Report Advanced Docking Techniques Going Aloft, Safely De-powering a Sail Tides & Tidal Currents Life raft & Emergency Procedures Foreign Ports & Customs Dealing with Charter Companies Inclement Weather The Politics of Skippering Certification: Upon successful completion of the theoretical and practical aspect of the course, including proof of at least 50 hours of sailing, you will receive the ASA Bareboat Cruising Certification and acquire the ability to commercially Skipper a sailing yacht.