Sailing intensive courses – compact, focused, efficient
Course formats
• 4 days: Friday–Monday (08:00–17:30)
• 5 days: Monday–Friday (08:00-17:30)
Learning scope & structure
• Both courses are thematically equivalent
• Matches approximately 16 lessons of 2 hours each (including breaks)
• Clearly structured classes with progressive lessons
Learning in an intensive format
• Continuous knowledge building without long learning breaks
• The content remains present and can be applied immediately
• The compact course format enables efficient progress in learning and can reduce the total amount of training required compared to lessons spaced out in time
Five-day course – Last day of the course
• No regular classes
• Reserved for the Examination or
• Optional additional lessons for individual deepening
Number of participants
• Minimum attendance: 1 participant per booked intensive course.
• Maximum of 3 participants per course
Important notes
• The intensive course specifically prepares you for the exam category D.
• No guarantee can be given that the student will reach the required level at the end of the course, as learning success depends on individual progress.
• The intensive course places high demands on concentration and physical endurance.
• For individuals who prefer to learn in shorter units, a less intensive, individual course format may be more suitable.
Detailed information about the sailing intensive courses
Your sailing instructor
Your sailing instructor Tim has long-standing experience as a sailing instructor on Lake Zurich. With the right balance between efficiency and enjoyment, he professionally teaches you how to sail.
Training program
The sailing yacht and its equipment. Setting and taking down sails, reefing, rigging sails. Sailing according to wind and compass on various courses.
Tack, gybe, q-turn, reverse, heaving-to, laying-to, berthing under sail, picking up a mooring buoy, «man overboard» maneuver. General maritime skills (knots, securing the ship, safety on board, fundamentals of ship handling). Preparation for the exam category D.
Duration of training
4-day weekend courses (Fr. to Mo.) and 5-day weekday courses (Mo. to Fr.) are available. The training sessions take place from 8:00 to 17:30 each day.
Teaching materials
Our specially developed comprehensive training materials include, in addition to the written materials, videos of all the maneuvers as well as a learning app for iOS and Android and are included in the training price. The documents will be handed over to you during your first lesson.
Prices
Sailing Intensive Course for 2’250.- CHF per person
Video instructions for maneuvers
Watch the tutorials on how to perform the maneuvers for free on our YouTube channel!
Training app
Prepare for the lessons on the lake and for the practical exam with our learning app. Download it now for your mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Book via online shop
Book your intensive course right now through our online shop.
Our school ship 'Anna Luna'
The ‚Anna Luna‘ is probably the best training ship on Lake Zurich. The Bavaria 33 with steering wheel is a proven sailing boat and has the character of an ocean charter yacht.
- Manufacturer and model: Bavaria 33
- Length over all: 10.5 m
- Beam: 3.45 m
- Main sail area: 65.5m2
- Passenger capacity: 11 + Skipper
- Engine: Volvo Penta MD 2030
- Large and secure cockpit with steering wheel
Our school ship 'Anna Luna'
The ‚Anna Luna‘ is probably the best training ship on Lake Zurich. The Bavaria 33 with steering wheel is a proven sailing boat and has the character of an ocean charter yacht.
- Manufacturer and model: Bavaria 33
- Length over all: 10.5 m
- Beam: 3.45 m
- Main sail area: 65.5m2
- Passenger capacity: 11 + Skipper
- Engine: Volvo Penta MD 2030
- Large and secure cockpit with steering wheel
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