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Sails Mastery

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Last updated: February 13, 2026

Price€1,000 - 2,000 per person per week (depends on location and group size)
FormatIn-person, liveaboard (7 days / 6 nights - Saturday evening to Saturday morning)
LevelAdvanced (after Yacht Crew / Inshore Skipper), or combined with Yacht Crew for beginners
Duration7 days / 6 nights
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Sails Mastery

For Whom

  • Crew and skippers who want precise, science-based trim
  • Participants who have Yacht Crew or Inshore and want to go faster and safer
  • Beginners who combine this course with Yacht Crew (no prior sailing certificate required for the combined option)

What You Get

  • Deep understanding of sail aerodynamics (draft, twist, centre of pressure, slot effect)
  • Trim by conditions: close-hauled, beam reach, broad reach, run; light vs strong wind
  • Correct use of telltales, mainsheet, traveller, vang, Cunningham, jib lead
  • Asymmetric spinnaker/gennaker: hoist, trim, drop, and safety
  • Balance and weather helm; crew coordination and standard phrases

Content Summary

  • Theory: Lift/drag, angle of attack, draft position, leech twist, telltales
  • Practice: Close-hauled trim study; reach and run; vang and traveller; gybe drill
  • Spinnaker: Hoist in wind shadow, trim on luff, guy and halyard; drop procedure
  • Conditions: Wind shifts, gusts, waves; racing vs cruising mindset

Not Included

  • Travel, food, transfer, tickets, personal medicine, personal insurance. We recommend sport insurance during the training, even for recreational sailing.

How to Book

Use the contact form to inquire or book - we will confirm dates, location, and whether you join standalone or combined with Yacht Crew.

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