At North Adriatic Sailing Academy we offer high quality maritime training. We believe that only the best is good enough, so at our academy the sailing courses are conducted by exceptional instructors and excellent educational yachts X-35 One Design. The course programs are carefully and ambitiously designed to offer our students the best and quickest way to independent sailing under sail.
Sailing courses are performed in smaller groups (in most of the cases there are only four students and an instructor on board of a yacht), which enables individual work and adjusting to each individual student according to his or her knowledge, sailing potential and wishes. Instructor’s task is not only the execution of »mandatory« course content but above all transfer of knowledge and performance of practical exercises that enable each and every student the fastest progress possible. Therefore the course programs are mainly a guideline, however we have sailed above and beyond these »guidelines« even in basic training – we have sailed in gale force winds above 30 knots, performed advanced sailing techniques and teached subjects that are usually taught in advanced, offshore or regatta courses
Advanced Sailing Course
NASA Advanced Sailing Course is designed by the people in mind who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills and prepare themselves for challenges of sailing under sail. Elaborate course program includes spinnaker sailing, night sailing and man-overboard rescue training.
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Navigation Sailing Course
Plenty of sailing, new places, unpredictable circumstances, weather and navigational challenges, night sailing and watchkeeping – the shortest description of NASA Navigation Sailing Course. Excellent opportunity to test yourselves on a longer voyage and gain invaluable sailing experience.
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Offshore Sailing Course
From Slovenian coast the city of Venice is inviting as an extremely attractive NASA Offshore Sailing Course destination. The voyage on the route Piran – Venice – Piran takes us through more than 100 nautical miles of offshore sailing, crosses the north Adriatic shipping lanes and enters the Venetian lagoon with its extremely crowded canals to reach its destination – marina on a Venetian isle San Giorgio Maggiore, right across from the famous San Marco square. And back, of course.
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Regatta Sailing Course
NASA Regatta Sailing Course is technically and nautically most demanding sailing course attended mostly by students that have mastered the Basic and/or Advanced Sailing Course with flying colours and wish to make a step further – in an exciting world of regatta sailing.
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Offshore Survival Course
The training program for obtaining the Offshore Personal Survival Course certificate, in accordance with The World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations manual, required by regatta organizers of categories 0, 1, 2 and 3, is regularly conducted in Slovenia again after a few years hiatus, at the initiative of the Big Sailing Boats Section, all under the auspices of JZS.
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Winter Sailing Course
NASA Winter Sailing Course offers a unique sailing experience. A challenge, as sailing takes place in cold weather, on cold seas, often during the characteristic Trieste bora wind, when the northern Adriatic is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and Dolomites.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is a boat license exam required to access the course?
No, it is not required. We even recommend a few days of practice at sea during the preparation for the (theoretical) exam, as this will enable easier and better understanding of the prescribed exam material.
What clothing and footwear do you recommend for the sailing course?
In most cases, comfortable sports clothing and footwear are sufficient. Softer and lighter-colored soles are desirable; for good grip and to avoid dark marks. For a start, an anorak that you have at home will do well, sailing pants can be borrowed from us.
What is the age limit for your courses?
There is no limit. The youngest participant was only 4 years old (he was accompanied by parents and really enjoyed it) while the oldest participant in our courses was well over 60 years old!
Do I get any certificate after completing the course?
Every participant receives a certificate of course completion and nautical miles sailed.
Where do the sailing courses take place?
At sea!
The starting point is Piran Bay or Marina Portorož.
Each course is different, unique… Set the sails, we navigate the yacht!
Do I need prior knowledge to participate in the course?
No! (Prior) knowledge is needed when you venture out to sea on your own.
When is your next sailing course?
For all information about upcoming courses and available dates, write to us at info@na-sa.eu, call 031 487 222, or fill out our contact form.
Do you also offer accommodation if I’m not from the coast?
All sailing course participants can sleep on the yacht.