Learn to sail where you want to charter.
Greece has many areas that are suitable for novice sailors, with normally calm waters and plenty of destinations within a short trip from base.
For the more advanced and experienced sailor you can learn to handle bad weather in the Cyclades where the Meltemi blows.
These schools all offer training in English and use the RYA or ASA syllabus.
Aegean Sailing School
An RYA recognised sailing school on a pretty island close to Athens. The school offers courses at all levels, including RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper, and Coastal Skipper. Big comfortable yachts and first-class instruction. www.aegeansailingschool.com
Corfu Sea School
An RYA recognised sailing school based in Gouvia Marina, Corfu. The school offers Start Yachting, Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, and RYA Coastal Skipper courses (non-tidal), also RYA shore-based courses. www.corfuseaschool.com
