The Athens Sailing Academy is the oldest ASA-certified sailing school in Europe, proudly based in Greece with two exceptional training locations. During the summer season, we operate from the beautiful island of Poros, one of the most scenic and student-friendly sailing destinations in the Aegean. The constant sunshine, warm waters, and steady breezes create the ideal environment to learn how to sail confidently and safely.
For the rest of the year, our headquarters are located in Athens, offering convenient access for international travellers and year-round sailing education.
Experienced English-Speaking Instructors
Our instructors are experienced, passionate sailors and fluent English speakers. They know the local waters intimately and take pride in teaching students from around the world how to sail the Greek islands with skill, confidence, and ease. For more information visit Athens Sailing Academy
This learn-to-sail vacation with Athens Sailing Academy offers :
¤ ASA 101 | KEELBOAT SAILING 1 + ASA 103 | COASTAL CRUISING
¤ ASA 104 | BAREBOAT CRUISING + ASA 105 | COASTAL NAVIGATION
¤ ASA 106 | ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING (OFFSHORE)
Our most popular programs include:
Yacht Crew Certification — Beginner to Crew-Ready in One Week: A hands-on liveaboard course where you learn to sail and gain essential knowledge of yacht systems and seamanship fundamentals.
Bareboat Skipper Course — ASA 104 + 105: Designed for aspiring skippers who want to confidently charter a yacht anywhere in the world. Navigation, boat handling, and real-world cruising.
Liveaboard Training Experience: All courses are taught as liveaboard programs, giving you your own private cabin aboard our training yachts. Over the week you will:
Our goal is to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to sail independently — not just pass an exam.
Laurel Seaborn is professional captain and highly experienced sailing instructor with a strong background in education, public speaking, and hands-on training. Since 2018, she has served as head instructor at the American Sailing Academy in Key Largo, leading ASA monohull and catamaran programs and helping grow the school through increased student referrals. Her teaching career spans decades across North America, including roles with Sail Buzzards Bay, East Carolina Sailing, and multiple women-only cruise-and-learn programs in the U.S. and Canada.
She holds a Master’s degree in Maritime Studies with a focus in Underwater Archaeology from East Carolina University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria, combining academic expertise with extensive on-water instructional experience.
Set sail from Poros and uncover a chain of unforgettable destinations:
Hydra – Car-free streets lined with grand stone mansions and timeless charm.
Spetses – Elegant, historic, and alive with seaside energy.
Aegina – Home to pistachio groves, ancient temples, and laid-back island life.
Hidden Bays – Secluded coves only accessible by boat, where tranquility reigns.
Each anchorage feels like its own world — a new horizon waiting to be explored.
Please Note. This itinerary is meant to serve as an example, however, it is important to note that the actual itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.
Fleet features
ASA Members — Exclusive Offers
We provide ASA members with exclusive weekly charter rates on our Jeanneau fleet. Benefits include:
