Learn to sail & RYA
Learn to sail with advice from our RYA training team: from dinghy sailing to yacht courses, qualifications such as Day Skipper and the ICC (the skipper licence Greek charter bases ask for), and how to become a skipper or an instructor. Book learn to sail holidays at our RYA training centres in Greece and Croatia.
ICC Licence in Greece: A Guide for Yacht Charter Skippers
Planning a yacht charter in Greece? Here is what the ICC is, why Greek charter bases ask for it, and the quickest way to get yours, with or without Day Skipper.
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Catamaran Sailing: What Changes from a Monohull
Moving from a monohull to a catamaran? Here is what changes at the helm, the manoeuvres to practise, and how our RYA catamaran training course in Kefalonia gets you ready.
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Mainsail types: battened vs in-mast furling explained
Battened or in-mast furling? Our Country Manager and former racing champion Giannis Patsamanis explains the two mainsail types you’ll find on charter yachts and which suits your crew.
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Learning to Sail: Your most common questions answered
Thinking about learning to sail? We answer the questions beginners ask most: is it hard, how the RYA route works, what it costs, and where to learn in Europe.
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Learn to Sail with Seafarer – Your Guide to RYA Training
Your guide to RYA training with Seafarer: why learn to sail, our three training centres in Greece, Croatia, and the UK, what to expect on a course, and how to choose the right one.
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How to Become a Qualified Yacht Skipper: The RYA Route Explained
Want to skipper a yacht? Our RYA instructors explain the route from Competent Crew to Day Skipper and the ICC, how long it takes, and where to train in Greece, Croatia or the UK.
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Trying Yacht Sailing for the First Time: A Day Sailing to Meganisi
Lara’s first day on a yacht, sailing from Lefkas to Meganisi for a swim and a long lunch, plus the easiest ways to try yacht sailing with Seafarer when you have no experience.
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How to Moor Stern-To: A Step-by-Step Guide to Med Mooring
How to moor stern-to, step by step: preparing the boat, mooring with your anchor or a lazy line, handling a crosswind, and our own video of the manoeuvre.
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Why Dinghy Sailors Should Try Yachting (and Vice Versa)
Dinghy sailing and yachting use the same skills, and each makes you better at the other. Here’s what each teaches you and how to try the other side with Seafarer.
