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Istion Yachting Academy operates in the South suburbsof Athens, Greece. We are dedicated to present tailor-made courses that meet your needs, with highly professional tuition, starting with the very beginners to Yachtmasters, who require commercial endorsement.

motor boats& power boatsfor sailing

CATAMARANTRAINING

» HELMSMANA two-day course covering basic boathandling,engine checks & safety.

» DAY SKIPPERTake charge on short passages under instruction,with help and advice from your instructor.

» COASTAL SKIPPERFor the more ambitious skippers to improve their skills,take charge & learn to make full use of the boat on longer,more complex passages.

» OWN BOAT TUITIONIf you have your own boat or a group of people wantingthe same training, you could arrange for an instructorwho tailors the course to the type of vessel and theowner’s requirements.

MOTOR CRUISINGCOURSES

You can enter our sail cruising programme at any stage accordingto your knowledge and experience, you don’t have to start at the beginning. Before you book your training, let your instructoradvice you on the best course for your skills and requirements.

» START YACHTINGAn introduction to sailing for complete beginners.

» COMPETENT CREWThis course is intended for those who want to be activecrew members rather than just passengers.

» DAY SKIPPERA course for aspiring skippers with some yachtingexperience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

» COASTAL SKIPPERAdvanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen & womenwith considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation.

SAIL CRUISINGCOURSES

Certificates of Competence, are recognised & respected around the world. Qualification as a RYA Yachtmaster™ is the ultimate aim of many skippers, both professional & recreational.The practical exams can be taken under sail or power and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. It is also a pre-requisitefor the MCA's Officer of the Watch qualification, which enablesyou to work worldwide on vessels of up to 3000gt.

» YACHTMASTER™ COASTALSkipper a yacht on coastal cruises at commercial vesselsup to 24m in length and up to 20 miles from a nominated departure point.

» YACHTMASTER™ OFFSHOREEnables you to work on board a commercial craft as a Masterof Yachts of up to 200gt and up to 150 miles from a safe haven.

» YACHTMASTER™ OCEANBe in charge of a yacht on passages of any lengthin all parts of the world.

RYA CERTIFICATESOF COMPETENCE

For sailors & beginners whowish to get their first experience& practice on a catamaran!

2 days sailing escape to the Greek islands with a professional instructor offering the opportunity to get a short practical course on the multihulls sailing skills:• Handling under power • Handling under sail• Sails trimming • Maneuvering • Anchoring

A WEEKEND TRIP INTHE GREEK ISLANDS

These short courses are a great introduction to the many additional skills required by the all-round skipper or crew.

» MARINE RADIO SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATEA course for anyone owns a fixed or hand held marine VHF radio.

» SEA SURVIVALA one-day course for anyone going to sea, providing anunderstanding of how to use the safety equipment on boardyour boat. A genuine lifesaver.

» FIRST AIDA one-day course covering all the usual first-aid subjects, butfrom a boating prospective. Aimed at everyone going afloat.

» TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS » CREW MEMBERS SEMINARS» PRIVATE TRAINING» MILE BUILDING TRIPS» TRAINING ON YOUR YACHT» CATAMARAN TRAINING» TRAINING HOLIDAYS RACES & REGATTAS

SPECIALISTSHORT COURSES

We truly hope that byobtaining one of thesecertifications you get thebest from your boat &the maximum enjoymentfrom your time afloat!

POWER BOATCOURSES» POWERBOAT LEVEL 1This course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.

» POWERBOAT LEVEL 2The Powerboat Level 2 provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver andis the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

Beyond that, our candidates can enrich their experiencesby participating in the Catamarans Cup International Regatta,which Istion Yachting proudly organizes every year.

Istion Yachting Academy feels proud to provide youwith not only a wide range of courses along withhighly qualified instructors but also a plethoraof chartering, seaworthy & well equipped boats

to explore the majestic scenery of the Greek islands!

Book today the course you are interested in,at our official web site, or we will be gladto receive an e-mail of yours...

87, Alkyonis Str., 175 62 P.Faliro, Athens-GreeceTel +30 210 9811 515, Mob +30 6932 649 333

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