1. Beginner Sailing Course — where everything clicks

The beginner course is your first real encounter with sailing. The program is fun, dynamic, and full of practical work — ideal for complete beginners.

Points of sail

• Close-hauled — sharp upwind sailing, precise and technical.
• Beam reach — balanced, fast, and stable sailing.
• Downwind — relaxed sailing with the wind behind you, a completely different feel.

Basic manoeuvres

• Tacking — turning the bow through the wind, precise and controlled.
• Gybing — smooth downwind turn, safe and predictable.

Navigation, charts & orientation

Before becoming a skipper, you must understand where you are and where you're going. That's why we learn:

• navigation basics
• how to read nautical charts and symbols
• basic orientation at sea (wind, landmarks, distances)
• using basic navigational tools

Introduction to docking and departure

Even in the beginner course, we cover:

• preparing the boat for manoeuvres
• understanding wind and space in the marina
• controlled departure and simple docking

Safety, anchoring & knots

We teach everything that builds a skipper’s foundation:

• basic anchoring and safety procedures
• functional knots used in real sailing
• team communication and deck coordination

This is where everything starts falling into place — the “click” that opens the world of sailing.

2. Art of Docking — the skill that makes a skipper

Docking is the most stressful part of sailing for beginners. That’s why our Art of Docking course focuses entirely on marina manoeuvres:

• side docking
• reverse manoeuvring
• using spring lines
• reading wind in tight spaces
• precise boat control in all conditions

Many students say this course “unlocked” a confidence they never had before.

3. Boat Leader License — Category C

No licence, no skipper. The course prepares you for the exam and covers:

• navigation
• meteorology and weather systems
• VHF communication
• safety procedures
• maritime regulations

After passing the exam, you are officially allowed to operate a vessel and take responsibility as a skipper.

4. Advanced Course — developing the skipper mindset

The advanced course focuses on decision-making and handling the boat in more demanding conditions:

• sailing in strong and light wind
• reefing and advanced safety protocols
• MOB manoeuvre
• night navigation
• route planning and leading a crew

This is where true skipper maturity develops — the ability to make good decisions at the right moment.

5. Offshore 300–400 NM — where skippers are born

Nothing replaces miles. The offshore course gives you:

• 300–400 NM of continuous sailing
• watch shifts and multi-day routes
• day & night navigation
• anchoring in various conditions
• real maintenance and crew management at sea

This is the turning point — the moment a student becomes a skipper.

Sailing360 Path Summary

1. Beginner Course — sailing fundamentals
2. Art of Docking — manoeuvring mastery
3. Boat Leader C — official licence
4. Advanced Course — safety & navigation
5. Offshore 300–400 NM — experience that defines a skipper