Skipper Training

Designed for those who want to improve their sailing skills and gain more confidence on the water. Learn directly from experienced skippers, take on more responsibility on board and deepen your understanding of sailing through hands-on practice. Every day brings new challenges, new skills and valuable experience at sea.

How difficult is the trip?

• We cover approximately 100 nautical miles during our week.
• During the day, we are usually underway for 6-8 hours (including swimming stops).
• Sailing experience at the RYA Day Skipper licence (or similar) is required. Syllabus of such licence is described here.
• You should have at least 300 nautical miles logged in. 
• You need to be able to swim freely for 20 minutes - it is a must.

This tour is right for you if you meet the following criteria:

• You should be motivated to contribute to the daily life of the crew.
• This includes, for example, sailing itself, preparing meals, and cleaning up and washing up after meals.

Your Crew:

• The onboard language is English.
• Most guests book as solo travellers.
• You’ll be sharing the boat with an amazing crew of people from all over the world.
• On every boat: JTC skipper from our Academy.
• Right after booking, you’ll get access to the group chat for all participants.
• The crew chat opens after the crew allocation, approximately two weeks before the start of the trip.

Cabin & Crew Arrangement:

• If the yacht is fully booked up to two weeks before departure, we aim for a 50/50 gender mix on board.
• Your cabin mate will be of the same gender.
• Couples and small groups are relatively rare.
• Groups of 4 or more should book their own private yacht. More info here!
• Any preferences regarding crew allocation can simply be added in the booking form.

Our Flotilla (Multiple Yachts):

• All yachts booked for the same dates travel together as one flotilla.
• During the day, the yachts regularly meet while sailing.
• Shared swimming stops are planned spontaneously on site.
• If we don’t cook dinner on board, we usually go to the same restaurant together.
• At night, each yacht either anchors separately or we raft the yachts together.
• Shore activities are organised together as a group.

• All yachts are booked exclusively for our crews in advance.
• If multiple options are available on a given date, you choose the yacht standard that suits you best. Detailed information about the yacht standard can be found in the respective description.
• You will receive your exact yacht model approximately two weeks before the tour starts, after the crew assignments have been finalized.
• Trip takes place on classic sailing yachts (monohull)
• An overview of all regular catamaran trips can be found here.

Easy payment:

• Deposit: 30% of the tour price upon booking.
• Final payment: 6 weeks before the start of the tour.
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, Credit card, ApplePay, AndroidPay, Klarna.

Reserve 5 days at no cost:

• Your reservation will be held for 5 days, just select it in the booking form.
• Possible until 6 weeks before the start of the tour.
• If you don't book, the reservation will expire automatically after 5 days.

Cooking or Dining Out:

• We usually prepare our meals on board ourselves.
• On some days, we have the opportunity to eat out ashore in the evenings.
• When cooking, we can form teams of two, so that each person takes turns cooking/washing up. However, everyone usually helps out anyway.

Preparation in advance:

• In the crew chat, we can discuss meal and beverage planning before the tour begins.
• If you have any intolerances or allergies, please inform us in advance in the crew chat so that they can be taken into account during shopping.

Shopping:

• On the first day of the tour, we'll plan our shopping together using the JTC shopping list. You can find this in your crew area under "my tours".
• As a crew, we all buy groceries together for our week.
• Each person should bring two large cloth bags so that we don't have to use plastic bags on site.
• If the supermarket is not within walking distance, we can have the groceries delivered to the harbor by taxi.
• During the tour, we have the opportunity to buy small items on land.

Arrival:

• Airport: Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos.
• Our Marina: Marina Alimos.
• Your route in Google Maps from the airport to the marina.

Check-In:

• Your crew meets at 1:00 PM in a café, which will be announced in the crew chat.
• In case of delayed arrival, inform your skipper.
• We leave the starting port on Sunday morning.

Check-Out:

• At the end of the trip, we reach our destination port as planned on Friday around 5:00 PM.
• We spend the last night in the harbor and leave the boat on Saturday at 9:00 AM.

How to book your flight?

• Ideally, book your flight to ensure you arrive on time for the first meeting at the café (or the day before, so you're more rested and can meet some of your fellow sailors in the evening).
• Your departure should ideally be no earlier than Saturday at 12:00 PM, so you can have a relaxed breakfast with your crew after the week. If this is not possible, you can book the return flight for 7:00 PM on the last day.

What to pack?

• Most crew members travel with carry-on luggage.
• A suitcase takes up too much space in the bunk, so you should use a bag instead.
• For sustainability, it's important to bring biodegradable hygiene products (shampoo, sunscreen, etc.).
• For nights under the starry sky, bring a sleeping bag.
• Towel, pillow, pillowcase, wool blanket, and a bed sheet for the mattress are provided on most trips.
• You should bring about €150 in cash for the crew fund. The rest can be paid on site by card.

Climate

• Warmest month: July & August
• Average temperature: 32°C during the day, 20°C at night
• Average rainy days: 2
• Coldest month: January & February
• Average temperature: 13°C during the day, 6°C at night
• Average rainy days: 9

Mobile phone reception & power supply

Mobile phone reception:

• Mainly good network coverage on most days of our route.
• Depending on the bay, weather, and daily route, there may be no reception at times.
• Check with your provider for roaming charges.

Power supply:

• Smartphones and other small devices can be charged on board via the 12V socket.
• In most ports, other devices such as cameras, laptops, etc., can be charged via shore power (220V) while mooring.
• A power bank is recommended.

Currency, prices & tips

Currency:

• Payments are made in Euro.
• Cashless payments with credit cards are possible.
• Some ATMs allow withdrawls with international bank cards.

Prices:

• Restaurant visit: Approximately 20 to 40 euros per person.
• Food prices may vary depending on the restaurant and location.

Tips:

• Average tip: about 10%.

Culture

• The Peloponnese is rich in ancient sites, including the famous theater of Epidaurus and ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
• The cuisine is characterized by olives, wine, honey, and local cheese varieties.
• Traditional festivals and customs are deeply rooted in Peloponnesian culture, with each village having its own calendar of events.

Safety in the Country

• Peloponnese is considered a safe region for solo travelers.
• Keep important documents and cash safe.
• Having a printed or digital copy of your documents is recommended.
• There is a general warning about pickpocketing.

Entry Requirements & Vaccination Protection

For citizens of the Schengen area:

• A valid ID card or passport.

For other nationalities:

• Please check the current entry requirements on the website of your Federal Foreign Office before booking.

Vaccination protection:

• No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry.
• Your standard vaccinations, according to the vaccination calendar of the Robert Koch Institute, should be up to date.
• For further questions, consult your general practitioner (or tropical medicine specialist).