WOMENS SAILING SCHOOL IN THE GREEK ISLANDS
LEARN TO SAIL WITH THE ASA
WOMENS SAILING SCHEDULE 2026
Women Learning to Sail in Greece offers a unique, all-female sailing experience aboard a dedicated teaching yacht. Spend a full week living, learning, and sailing the Aegean with your experienced female instructor and supportive crew. Each student enjoys her own private cabin while sharing daily sailing duties, meals, and teamwork. Together, you’ll navigate stunning Greek islands, gain confidence at the helm, and build lifelong friendships — a true adventure designed by women, for women.
| MONTH | DATES | COURSE AVAILABLE | STATUS |
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APRIL
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11-18
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ASA101+103
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OPEN |
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MAY
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9-16
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ASA101+103
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OPEN |
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JUNE
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6-13
|
ASA103+104
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|
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JUNE
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20-27 |
ASA103+104
|
BOOKED
|
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JULY
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4-11
|
ASA101+103 |
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 |
BOOKED |
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SEPT |
26-3 |
OPEN CLASS |
OPEN |
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OCT |
10-17 |
OPEN CLASS |
OPEN |
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WOMEN LEARNING TO SAIL IN GREECE BEGINNER CLASSES
Learn to Sail with Confidence in Greece
Start your sailing journey with our Women’s Beginner Sailing Classes, designed specifically for first-time sailors. Our ASA 101 + 103 week-long program combines hands-on experience with essential sailing theory — perfect for women who want to build real skills on the water in a supportive, all-female environment.
Each day begins with engaging classroom sessions covering sailing principles, safety, and seamanship. After lunch, you’ll spend the afternoon practicing under sail in the beautiful waters off Poros Island, guided by our experienced female instructors.
At day’s end, return to the teaching yacht or our sailing base to relax, connect, and share stories with your crew. By the end of the week, you’ll feel confident at the helm and ready to take on new sailing adventures.
What You’ll Learn
Basic sailing terminology and boat handling
Sail trim, tacking, and jibing
Safety procedures and crew communication
Docking, mooring, and navigation fundamentals
Teamwork and confidence at sea
🌊 Perfect For
Women with little or no sailing experience
Solo travelers seeking adventure and connection
Anyone wanting to earn ASA 101 & 103 certifications
SAILING SCHOOL FOR WOMEN INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED CLASSES
⚓ Advanced Women’s Sailing Course – ASA 104 + 105
Take the Next Step: Become a Certified Bareboat Skipper
After completing your beginner qualification, you’re ready to advance to more technical and challenging sailing. Our Advanced Women’s Sailing Course — ASA 104 + 105 — is designed to help you master navigation, seamanship, and leadership skills, preparing you to command your own vessel confidently.
This program qualifies you for the ASA Bareboat Skipper’s License, recognized by yacht charter companies worldwide. With this certification, you can charter and skipper your own yacht anywhere in the world — no local captain required. It’s a valuable step for anyone serious about sailing or looking for greater independence on the water.
🌊 Course Structure
The week follows a similar rhythm to our beginners program:
Morning: In-depth theory sessions on advanced navigation, weather, and route planning
Afternoon: Practical sailing sessions in the waters off Poros Island, applying new techniques under real conditions
Evening: Dockside debriefs and crew discussions aboard your teaching yacht
🧭 What You’ll Learn
Advanced sail handling and boat systems
Coastal navigation and passage planning
Tides, currents, and weather interpretation
Emergency procedures and night sailing basics
Leadership and decision-making as skipper
By the end of the week, you’ll not only earn your ASA 104 + 105 certifications, but also the confidence and skills to captain your own sailing adventure.
WHATS INCLUDED ...
Your week on Poros island sailing school includes the following:-
Your Private cabin for the week.
Your full time ASA female instructor.
All ASA exam fees, and initial registration to the ASA.
All teaching materials, books, charts and Navigation equipment.
All your linens and blankets.
All taxes,
DOES NOT INCLUDE, FOOD, FUEL AND CLEANNING FEE FOR THE WEEK
FAQ
Will I have a private Cabin or have to share?
You will always have a private cabin. However if you have a partner or wish to share we can make arrangements for this.
How difficult are the courses ?
As a rule most people find them really quite easy. Nautical terminology sometimes can be confusing. The concept of sailing can sometimes take a little understanding. However our teaching method of ‘Hands on” means you will always be associating theory with the practical aspects of the sport.
Are the exams difficult?
Actually the exams are quite easy. They are all multiple choice style exams. The school has a policy of allowing students all the time they need to finish the exam…NO TIME PERIOD, and you only need an 80% to pass.
What about the Practical exam?
There really is no ‘SET” practical exam. It’s more of an assement by the instructor of your weekly performance through the weeks class.
Where is POROS ISLAND ?
Poros Island is part of the group of Greek Island know as the “Saronic Islands”. Poros Island is about 40 nautical miles south of Athens. It’s about an hour ride on the fast ferry that runs from Piraeus ferry port.
What is there to do on Poros Island?
Poros is a very Cosmopolitan Island. It has a very vibrant town center with many Tavernas (restaurants), and lots of different shops. The out skirts of the town you will find all the different beach’s. You can rent Moped’s or bikes and explore the rest of the island and visit some of the smaller hamlet’s on the north of the island.
What other costs do I need to allow for during the week?
The cost of fuel for the week and food expenses. Fuel costs for the week will be between 30-70 euros. If you buy groceries for the boat to eat breakfast and lunch, expect to pay 40-60euros/ person for the week. Evening meals can vary, but a good meal with wine may run 50-60euro a person.
So how much does all this cost per person?
We have 1 price for a week at the school. The beginners class and the Advance class are all the same.
€1700 a person a week.
