The NASA Basic sailing course is both intensive and comprehensive. It is intended not only for beginners but also for more experienced sailors, as the program covers all basic knowledge and skills necessary for independent sailing.
- Head of the program
- Igor Orlov (RYA Yachtmaster, Cert. No. 20017)
- Yacht
- X-35 One Design
- Safety equipment
- Ocean Safety / Spinlock
- Duration
- Fri, Sat and Sun (09:30–17:30) or
Tue, Wed and Thu (09:30–17:30)
- First available date
- August 11–13, 2026 and August 14–16, 2026
- Home port
- Marina Portorož (D18/19)
COURSE PROGRAM
- Ropework and knots
- Coming alongside, tying up, and casting off
- Close-quarters handling under power
- Anchoring
- Work with winches, clutches, genoa cars, and travellers
- Basic physics of sailing and sail trim
- Handling of sails (hoisting, dropping, reefing, and folding)
- Beating and tacking (going about)
- Running and jibing
- Heaving to
- Apparent wind
- Basic terrestrial navigation
- Rules of the road at sea (COLREGs)
- Main dangers at sea
- Use of personal safety equipment
- Ways of initiating an emergency call at sea
PRICE PER PERSON
March - April & October - December
- 4 students380 €
- 5 students340 €
May - September
- 4 students420 €
- 5 students375 €
The price includes boat accommodation, gas, fuel, marina fee in Portorož, final boat cleaning, and use of quality personal safety equipment.
DISCOUNTS
- 5 % members of the YC NASA
- 5 % course repetition
- 5 % group of 4 or 5 students