We are now well and truly into the sailing season for 2024 here in our new base at Chiavari in the Metropolitan area of Genoa, Italy. We have had students taking their RYA Competent Crew course at the beginning of their sailing journey and successful RYA Yachtmaster candidates joining us for their prep week and exam. Thus enabling them to … Read More
RYA Yachtmaster Schedule 2024-2025
Our Yachtmaster schedule for 2024 and 2025 Motor and Sail is now finalised. For availability and pre-inscription please get in contact as places are filling up. At Just Sailing we guarantee you a Yachtmaster Instructor and no more than 5 persons on a boat for your practical courses. We provide up to 7 days for the theory if required. If … Read More
Skippered Holiday in 2024
Looking for a new experience, a holiday with a difference in 2024. Just Sailings Skippered Holiday gives you the freedom of a weeks sailing in the hands of a fully qualified and experienced RYA instructor. Your time onboard can be fully tailored to your requirements. Great for the family, hire the whole yacht, enjoy relaxing onboard, taking a leisurely dip … Read More
Thank You
Now we are at the end of our 2022 season we would like to thank all our clients for making our summer fun again. Claire and I enjoyed talking and sailing with you through what has been a difficult year. We managed to meet some amazing people once again and delighted in showing you the wonderful Ligurian coast line. Taking … Read More
Yachtmaster Offshore Intensive: Theory and Practical + Exam
10 days of Theory & Sailing Prep + Exam The Yachtmaster Offshore Intensive prepares experienced sailors for the Yachtmaster Offshore Exam. This preparation course is held over a period of 10 consecutive days, to cover the entire Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory and practical syllabus.During the course we review your existing sailing experience while developing additional skills to manage the vessel using RYA … Read More
MCA announce alternative route into superyacht qualifications
The pathway to a Certificate of Competency as an Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on yachts less than 3000gt (OOW (Yachts 3000gt)) is given in Section 3.3 of MSN 1858. This details the mandatory training and sea time requirements and includes a requirement for candidates to hold a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (CoC) and … Read More
Theory Courses online and in the classroom
Whether you are learning about navigation, the weather and rules of the road, taking a course in First Aid or looking to gain your radio licence Just Sailing are offering a range of RYA theory courses to enhance your practical sailing ability and help you to progress onto the next level. Join us online with the RYA interactive centre and … Read More
Skippered Holidays – New for 2019
Looking for a new experience, a holiday with a difference in 2019. Just Sailings Skippered Holiday gives you the freedom of a weeks sailing in the hands of a fully qualified and experienced RYA instructor. Your time onboard can be fully tailored to your requirements. Great for the family, hire the whole yacht, enjoy relaxing onboard, taking a leisurely dip … Read More
Fast Track RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Programme
Always wanted to get into the world of sailing? Dates confirmed. Now starting 6th January 2019. Just Sailing’s 12 week Fast Track RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Programme is a fully structured programme that will give you all the knowledge and experience to achieve the qualification of RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore. Starting this autumn you could be well on your way to your dream … Read More
Just Sailing release dates for MCA Master 200 Oral Prep week
Looking for a MCA Master 200 Oral Prep week? Just sailing have just announced their winter 2018 dates, December 12th - 16th. Contact us now to secure your place.
Take the next step after your skippered yacht charter or flotilla holiday
If you have enjoyed the delights of a family holiday on a yacht this summer, why not consider taking the next step? Independence over when and where you go as well as the pleasure of being fully engaged in the running of your boat are key in appreciating all that a family sailing holiday has to offer. Bring your skills … Read More
Just Sailing celebrates launch in style
The evening of Saturday 28th May saw the official launch of Just Sailing. There was great live music, plenty to drink with laughter and dancing well into the night. We were delighted to welcome so many of the crews and captains off the surrounding yachts as well as others connected to the thriving maritime and yachting industry in and around … Read More
Loading a Winch
For many, loading a winch is second nature, but are you doing it safely? The bigger the winch and the greater the load, the more serious the consequences of getting it wrong.
Just Sailing Barbecue
With several £100 million of yachts moored within 100 metres of this spot, crews spend the evening eating, drinking and most importantly networking at the Just Sailing barbecue on Thursday 7th April. This kind of event is invaluable to those seeking their first paid position on a superyacht or wanting advice on how best to enhance their yachting experience and … Read More
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