THE COURSE
From Guest to Captain
Imagine your next summer in Greece: you choose the yacht, plan the route and decide which bay you anchor in tonight. No one else at the helm — just you, your crew and the open sea.
This course is the step that makes it real. In seven days in Athens you combine focused theory with hands-on sailing on a cruising yacht, and learn to command a boat with calm confidence.
ONE WEEK · THEORY & PRACTICE
Your Week on Board
01
Theory
- Navigation and chart work
- Tides, weather and passage planning
- Collision regulations
- Safety and emergency procedures
- The skipper's responsibilities
02
Practice at Sea
- Boat handling under sail and engine
- Stern-to mooring in Greek harbours and anchoring
- Man-overboard recovery
- Leading and briefing your crew
- Day passages along the Athens coast
03
Certification
- Practical and theory assessment with an IYT instructor
- On successful completion: IYT International Bareboat Skipper certificate
- Your passport to chartering yachts around the world
Why Learn to Skipper in Greece
Steady sailing winds, sheltered bays and islands within a day's sail make the Greek coast one of the finest training grounds in the Mediterranean. You learn in the real conditions you will meet on your future charters — and end each day with dinner by the sea.
Is This Course for You?
IYT recommends logged sea experience of at least 200 nautical miles and 10 days at sea for the Bareboat Skipper certificate. New to sailing or not sure? Tell us about your experience and we'll recommend the right path for you. With the certificate you may be eligible to apply for the ICC (International Certificate of Competence), requested by many charter companies in Europe.
Ready to command
You have sailed as crew and want to take the helm yourself.
Your own charter
You dream of chartering a yacht with your family or friends.
A recognised licence
You want an internationally recognised qualification.