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Skipper & Crew Academy of Yachting
Professional Skipper training in Greece
Closing the gap between nautical education and professional reality
The Skipper & Crew Academy was created to address a clear gap in the Greek yachting industry.
In Greece, nautical education has traditionally focused on certificates and technical competence.
What has been missing is structured professional education for skippers who want to work in the charter market as professionals.
This is the gap we aim to bridge.
What we stand for
- raising professional standards in the Greek charter industry
- supporting long-term employability for skippers
- improving safety, reliability, and professionalism at sea
- creating clearer professional pathways for charter skippers
- our aim is not to replace nautical education, but to complete it
Our Students
We work with skippers who want to take this role seriously and build sustainable careers in the Mediterranean charter market.
Part of the Skipper & Crew ecosystem
The Academy is part of the largest professional skipper & crew network in Greece.
This means our trainees get:
- visibility within the professional community
- access to real market insight
- and connection to an active professional network
Who we are
Skipper | Founder of Skipper & Crew Gr
Kostas is a professional skipper with extensive experience in the charter market in Greece and around the world.
Actively involved in day and weekly charters, crew placement, and professional skipper development, he has a deep understanding of the realities skippers face onboard and in the market.
As a community manager, he works daily with skippers, charter companies, and crews, focusing on employability, professional conduct, and long-term career sustainability in the yachting industry.
Costa Tzaneris
Skipper | RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor
Costa is the Chief Instructor of Academy of Yachting Athens, an RYA-recognised sailing centre in Athens.
He is an experienced skipper, RYA instructor, and the founder of Salparo, a charter company operating in Greece and the Caribbean.
With years of experience in nautical training and charter operations, he brings strong instructional expertise combined with hands-on industry knowledge.
Upcoming Courses:
Our upcoming professional training programmes will be listed below.
Professional Day Cruises Skipper
February to March 2026
This course is aimed at skippers who want to enter the Greek charter market through their first role on day sailing cruises.
Professional Week Charter Skipper
February to March 2026
This course is designed for skippers who want to move from day charters or limited experience into professional weekly charters.