Coastal and offshore navigation; chartwork; route; ETA; GPS; AIS; electronic instruments; planning.
CHIRIBITA · SAILING COURSE GENOA 2026-2027
Learn to sail. Understand why.
A complete path aboard Chiribita, a Beneteau First 405 prepared for offshore sailing. Operating base: Porto Antico, Genoa. Not a charter and not a manoeuvres-only course: technique, sea sense, autonomy and decision-making.
2026-2027Porto Antico · Genoa
FROM THE ROUND-THE-WORLD VOYAGE TO TRAINING
38,000+ nautical miles turned into experience to share.
The distinctive value comes from ocean experience, boat knowledge, seamanship, onboard technique and crew work.
TRAINING
What the course really covers
Sailing means reading weather and route, knowing the boat and systems, manoeuvring, communicating, preventing and solving problems.
Points of sail; trim; reefing; helm; tacks; gybes; mooring; anchoring.
Models; wind; pressure; fronts; waves; weather windows; go-or-wait decisions.
Engine; essential mechanics; electricity; batteries; energy; water; pumps; electronics.
Mast; standing and running rigging; lines; winches; sails; checks and preparation.
Prevention; equipment; emergencies; risk management; communications; procedures.
Observe, understand, diagnose, assess, decide, intervene and find solutions.
Resources; space; galley; watches; coexistence; communication; crew responsibility and balance.
2026-2027
2026-2027 programme
Reference cadence every 15 days, with dates adaptable to weather, crew and learning goals.
PHASE 1 · INTENSIVE THEORY
Late September - late November 2026
Late September - late November 2026
26-27 SeptemberStart, sea culture and crew
10-11 OctoberKnowing the boat
24-25 OctoberPrinciples of sailing
7-8 NovemberNavigation, chartwork and route
21-22 NovemberWeather, safety and decision-making
PHASE 2 · THEORY AND PRACTICE
Mid-March - late May 2027
Mid-March - late May 2027
20-21 MarchRestart and alignment
3-4 AprilEngine, systems and autonomy
17-18 AprilRigging, sails and manoeuvres
1-2 MayChartwork and electronic navigation
15-16 MayMooring, anchoring and safety
29-30 MayProblem solving and preparation
PHASE 3 · MAINLY PRACTICAL
June - late July 2027
June - late July 2027
12-13 JuneCoastal navigation I
26-27 JuneCoastal navigation II
10-11 JulyAnchorage and autonomous life aboard
24-25 JulyNight navigation and final check
July3-5 day offshore window
CREW
From class to crew
Participants are not passengers: roles, responsibility, safety, cooperation, communication and care of the boat become part of the path.
Responsibility
Clear roles, preparation and active participation.
Decision-making
Not merely doing: understand why and assess alternatives.
Safety
Weather, boat and crew safety always take priority over the programme.
INFORMATION
Costs, participation and conditions on request
Contact us for costs, availability and participation terms. You will receive a complete personalised proposal before joining.
Costs, participation and conditions on request
Contact us for costs, availability and participation terms. You will receive a complete personalised proposal before joining.
Request informationCourse information
The Chiribita course is presented in English on this page. The official downloadable poster and course dossier are currently available only in Italian; contact us for further information.
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