Athens Sailing Academy teaches you to Sail in Greece
Sailing Instruction & Adventure in Greece
Athens Sailing Academy is an English-speaking sailing school based in Greece, specializing in sailing instruction and sailing holiday experiences. As the oldest American Sailing Association (ASA) school in Europe, we’ve been proudly teaching sailors since 2005.
Our courses take place in the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades Islands — two of Greece’s most beautiful and reliable sailing regions. Conditions are ideal for learning, with winds ranging from a gentle Force 3 to a more exhilarating Force 6, while seas remain generally calm and comfortable.
Enjoy abundant sunshine, warm waters, and stress-free sailing — no fleece or foul weather gear required! Along the way, you’ll explore authentic Greek islands and harbors, meet friendly locals, and discover hidden coves and quiet bays rarely visited by other yachts.
Learn to sail — and experience Greece the way few ever do.
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The Athens Sailing Academy offers both novice and experienced sailors the opportunity to expand their sailing skills through our expertly designed programs. Each course is structured as a one-week sailing trip, available in both private and group formats.
Upon successful completion, participants receive an internationally recognized skipper license, enabling them to charter their own Bareboat Yacht from any major yacht charter company. The ASA license is accepted worldwide — across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more advanced sailors seeking to enhance their seamanship, our mile-building trips offer the perfect challenge. These voyages focus on extended sailing routes, watchkeeping, and night sailing, providing invaluable experience for those eager to deepen their knowledge and confidence at sea.
The Athens Sailing Academy also provides private tuition options with our team of qualified instructors. Couples can join a private one-week course for a more personalized learning experience, progressing at their own pace in a relaxed setting. Families are warmly invited to learn and sail together — parents and children (including teens) can enjoy the experience while also qualifying for their Skipper’s License.
Sailors who already hold a Skipper’s License can continue advancing their expertise through our higher-level ASA courses, leading up to the Coastal Skipper certification.
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SCHOOL SCHEDULE 2026
ALL OUR COURSES ARE TAUGHT ON JEANNEAU MONOHULLS BUILT FROM 2017-2022
| MONTH | DATES | COURSE AVAILABLE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
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APRIL
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4-11
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ASA101+103
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BOOKED |
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APRIL
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18-25
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ASA103+104 |
BOOKED |
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MAY
|
2-9
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ASA 104+105
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BOOKED
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MAY
|
16-23 |
WOMEN ONLY
ASA101+103
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BOOKED
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JUNE
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30-6
|
CHOOSE YOUR ASA CLASS |
BOOKED
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JUNE
|
13-20
|
FULLY BOOKED |
BOOKED
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JULY |
11-18 |
CHOOSE YOUR ASA CLASS |
OPEN
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JULY |
25-1 |
ASA101+103 |
BOOKED |
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AUGUST |
8-15 |
ASA103+104 |
OPEN |
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AUGUST |
22-29 |
CHOOSE YOUR ASA CLASS |
OPEN |
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SEPT |
5-12 |
FALL MILEBILDER |
FULLY BOOKED |
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SEPT |
19-26 |
CHOOSE YOUR ASA CLASS |
OPEN |
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OCTBER |
3-10 |
CHOOSE YOUR ASA CLASS |
OPEN |
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OCTBER |
17-24 |
ASA104+105 |
OPEN |
WOMENS SAILING SCHEDULE 2026
ALL OUR COURSES ARE TAUGHT ON JEANNEAU MONOHULLS BUILT FROM 2017-2022
| MONTH | DATES | COURSE AVAILABLE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
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APRIL
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11-18
|
ASA101+103
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BOOKED |
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MAY
|
9-16
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ASA101+103
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OPEN |
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JUNE
|
6-13
|
ASA103+104
|
BOOKED
|
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JUNE
|
20-27 |
ASA103+104
|
BOOKED
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JULY
|
4-11
|
ASA103+104 |
BOOKED
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JULY
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18-25
|
ASA101+103 |
BOOKED
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AUGUST |
1-8 |
ASA101+103 |
BOOKED
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AUGUST |
15-22 |
ASA101+103 |
OPEN |
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SEPT |
12-19 |
OPEN CLASS |
OPEN |
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SEPT |
26-3 |
OPEN CLASS |
OPEN |
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OCT |
10-17 |
OPEN CLASS |
OPEN |
⛵ Women’s Sailing Adventure in Greece!
Poros Island, Peloponnese
Join us for an unforgettable sailing experience in the stunning Greek islands!
Learn how to sail with your own full-time female instructor — in a relaxed, supportive, and fun all-women environment.
No men, no stress — just sunshine, sea, and sisterhood!
🌊 What’s Included:
Your own private cabin onboard
A beautiful yacht to yourselves each evening
Hands-on sailing lessons for all levels
Time to explore charming Greek islands, swim, and unwind
Discover the freedom of the open sea — and the joy of sailing it yourself.
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Our Staff and Instructors
Capt.Laurel Seaborn
Captain Laurel Seaborn has over 30 years of experience living and teaching aboard sailboats. Besides her sail instructor certifications, she holds a US Coast Guard captain’s license for 100-ton Master. She grew up on a Herreshoff-design ketch sailing the waters off British Columbia and Washington State, where she began teaching sailing. Laurel has also worked aboard tall ships such as the schooner America, of the 1850’s America’s Cup fame, and the full-rigged ship Kaskelot out of Cornwall, UK.
Capt.Liam Baker
Capt. Liam Baker is Irish from County Cork. He grew up sailing from the Royal Cork Yacht club. He started in dinghies at 9, and has been sailing since. He has competed in 4 Admirals cups and done the Fastnet race 6 times. He runs our office and fill's in as an instructor when needed.
Capt. J. Chandler
Capt.Chandler has over 50 years of sailing experience. He started sailing with his father at 8, in Dartmouth England. His father was in the RN. During the 1980’s he worked and lived in the US in the Marine industry as a Professional yacht Captain and Professional racer. He worked with some of the greats of the decade, including Huey Long, “Yacht Ondine” an 82ft maxi yacht, Bevin Koppel “ Yacht Congere”, George Coumantaros “Yacht Boomerang” and Jim Kilroy “ Yacht Kialoa 3”. Jonathan has hundreds of thousands of sea miles logged, including around the World Whitbread race.
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