Sailing School in Turkey
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If you are focused and value your time, you can learn a full two-weeks program in 10 days.
No online courses. Practice and theory are provided on board. Workbooks and learning aids are free of charge.
Each class is limited to 4 trainees. You’ll get a separate cabin for yourself. 
You will learn the standard marine terminology, so you will not get lost in any part of the world.
certification
When you complete the training and successfully pass exams, you will obtain a skipper license with no expiry date.
- Learn how to handle your boat safely
- Practice skills of friendly crew management
- Protect environment by reducing carbon emissions on your travels
- Be the only one who chooses the route
- Reconnect with the elements of the nature
- Gain new impressions by discovering the world
- Chase your dreams to find a hidden paradise
- Join the community of seafarers
program
/14 days
- Yacht construction
- Safety on board
- Ropework and knots
- Operational checklists
- Berthing and leaving a berth
- Set sails and courses to the wind
- Boat handling under sails and under engine
- Collision regulations
- Man Over Board
- Anchoring
- Meteorology and weather forecasts
- Terrestrial navigation and passage planing
- Lights and marks
- Radio communication (VHF)
Being a captain is not only about boat handling, it is about planing. It is about being confident with your decisions. It is about taking responsibility for your next step.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes, it is a normal part of learning.
Life-based theoretical topics only, without non-relevant information. Practice makes perfect. I will be your guide, but you will act on your own. This is the only way to get personal experience.
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- Sea knots
- Docking by stern and alongside
- Leaving the berth
- Set and adjust sails according to the wind
- Maneuvering the boat under engine
- Man Over Board procedure
- Safe anchoring
- Position fixing
- Passage planing
- Radio communications
Previous day
- From noob to Captain in 10 days
- Special training to boost you capabilities
- A Captain’s role is yours from the first day
- Non-stop practice
Price
Express course
Most popular Captains’ 10-days course! All in one! Theory and practice!
~400-500 euro for two weeks
In addition to the course cost, make sure you considered flight costs, medical insurance and the issue of the certificates (from 150 to 250 euro to be paid directly to ISSA).
The quality of education is guaranteed!
Your decision to come is enough! Send us your flights tickets or an advance payment of 50% and take your place in the team
- Topsiders shoes – shock protected. The sole must be non-marking.
- The sailing gloves must protect the second phalanges of your fingers. You can buy them here, at the nearest chandlery shop.
- The air temperature feels 10 degrees less when at the sea.
- Swimming suits (all you have)
- Cap
- Sunscreen
- Polarized sun glasses
- T-shirts, incl. long-sleeved
- Shorts
- Crocs
- T-shirts and shirts
- Sweater
- Warm vest
- Waterproof pants and jacket
- Hat and scarf
- Waterproof boots
- Warm socks
- Passport, money (cash and cards), gadgets and chargers, toiletries and your medications (if any)
sea sick?
is it too late?
privacy?
Теоретический экзамен проводится в письменном виде в конце обучения
Стоимость самого сертификата (от 40 до 170 евро - оплачивается на сайте ISSA).
- Ten years ago I started my sea life and found my true path.
- In 2015 I founded sailing school Compass, which become the very first step for hundreds of future sailors.
- In 2020 the school was renamed to Dao Yachting.
- Since 2021 Dao Yachting is an accredited school to train sailing instructors.
- YM Offshore, 15000 nm, Instructor
- Live aboard since 2014.
- I manage logistics, social communications and technical support.
- I will help you get on board from any part of the world.
- My special skill is catamaran maneuvering.
- Safety on board is number one for me.
- The sea is my passions.
- I give master classes in passage planning.
- I share lifehacks of leaving aboard.
- I’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Enter your details and Marcel will contact you
- Spacious saloon, 4 cabins, 2 toilets/showers and well-equipped kitchen will allow you to recover with comfort after sailing
- An ocean class “A” yacht, tested in numerous storms and ocean crosses, a truly bulletproof construction
- The boat is fully equipped with all aids needed to successfully undertake the trainings of different levels
- We keep the boat clean at all times
- All systems are double checked before departure and run smoothly
Our students are always satisfied with the condition of our fleet.
Practical course
/7 days
New level
/7 days
/10 days
It will be held in Turkey, with the support of the International Sailing School Association (ISSA).
We invite experienced sailors, ready to master a new profession.
- The basic module of lectures according to all international standards
- Coaching techniques and psychology of sharing experience
- Practice with future captains
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Admission to the exam and obtaining an ISSA instructor license
Instructor Marcel Marciuc is the founder and chief instructor.
/7 days
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Boat preparation, sails, seacocks, and hatches troubleshooting,
reefs and sails replacement. -
Sail boat balance, wind autopilot, storm sails and
sea anchor.Offshore sailing plan, according to the weather forecast. - Working with radar offshore, shifts and polyphasic sleep.
- Meteorology, sailing in difficult weather conditions.
For graduates of the school, there is a lifetime guarantee for questions.