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Professional Day Cruise Skipper Training
The Professional Skipper Programme of the Skipper & Crew Academy is designed for sailors who want to secure their first professional position in day cruise charters in Greece.
Our goal is not just to certify you.
It is to prepare you for the real role of a professional day cruise skipper in Greece.
Academy of Yachting Athens
RYA training combined with real-world charter experience
Skipper & Crew Greece
Immediate and long term visibility within our professional network
Who is this training for
Skippers who:
- already have the Greek sailing licence
- want to step into day cruise charters with confidence
- understand that this role is not just about boat handling
- want to meet real boat rental company expectations
- aim for long-term employability, not a one-off season.
What we prepare you for
- plan and execute coastal passages
- providing a high standard of service to guests
- managing crews and maintaining clear, professional communication
- handle emergency situations calmly
- operate as professional skippers in day cruises environments
- clear onboard communication in English
What you are getting
- training in small groups (4-5 students)
- experience in two sailing areas Saronic and Cyclades
- RYA Certificates, internationally recognized
- practical competence in both monohull and catamaran
- hands-on sailing and maneuvering experience
- priority access to jobs through Skipper & Crew network
Programme structure & dates
Classroom & Online
20-28/2/2026
RYA Short Range Certificate
20/02/2026 | 15:00–17:00
Online theory covering marine VHF radio operation and emergency procedures. Mandatory for professional skippers.
First Aid Training
21/02/2026 | 09:00–17:00
A full-day practical course focused on real medical emergencies at sea, including CPR, shock, hypothermia, and onboard incident management
Day Skipper level Theory
22–28/02/2026 | 09:00–17:00
A 6-day classroom-based course covering advanced navigation, passage planning, weather interpretation, and skipper-level decision making.
Sea training
21/03-04/04/2026
RYA Day Skipper Practical Sailing on a Monohull
21–28/03/2026
A 6-day practical sailing course focusing on:
- coastal passages by day and night
- pilotage
- yacht handling under power and sail
- emergency management
Successful candidates receive the RYA Day Skipper Certificate.
Catamaran Professional Skipper Training
28/03–4/04/2026
A dedicated 6-day hands-on catamaran training module, covering:
- catamaran handling and manoeuvring
- safety considerations
- crew and guest management
- charter-specific scenarios
This module reflects the growing demand for professional catamaran skippers in Greece.
Joining forces to raise professional standards
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.
Book this course
limited spots available
€2,080
Full programme fee per participant
- 2 weeks practical training with accommodation on board
- 2 days in our classroom in Alimos
- 6 days in our classroom in Alimos or online
- All certification fees
- premium access to the Skipper & Crew professional network