Chart your own course on the open sea.
From the first steps in an Optimist to offshore certification, the Sailing Club of Patras offers comprehensive training for all ages.
Educational Programs
Optimist Academy
The first contact with the sea. Learning basic sailing principles, seamanship, and teamwork.
- check_circleTraining every Saturday and Sunday
- check_circleBeginner and advanced groups
ILCA (Laser) Class
The next step after the Optimist, on ILCA (formerly Laser) dinghies: training for racing.
- check_circleRacing team
- check_circleTraining every Saturday and Sunday
Offshore Sailing School
Open Sea Sailing School (ΣΙΑΘ): 20 hours of theory and 56 hours of practice in 8 sessions, with a final exam.
- check_circleBeginners · Fast-track · Advanced
- check_circleNavigation, meteorology, COLREGS, first aid
Our Instructors
The lecturers of the Open Sea Sailing School and the coaches of the racing team.
Takis Roudos
Theory — Sailing / Navigation
Sailor · National Race Committee Officer (ISAF) · ORC Measurer
Athanasios Argyriou
Marine Meteorology
Director, Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics, University of Patras
Andreas Livanis
COLREGS · Communications
Retired Coast Guard Officer · 3rd Officer Merchant Navy
Boats and equipment
The club trains with Optimist and ILCA (Laser) dinghies, and the para-sailing section with two Hansa 303 boats. The practical training of the Open Sea Sailing School takes place on sailing yachts.
Enrolment
To enrol or to ask about our classes, get in touch with the club office.
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