This is a sprint course to the inshore yachtman's diploma step 1 (Seglarintyg 1). We meet two times: a theoretical evening course at our office in Södermalm (alternatively online), as well as a full day in the archipelago. 

entry level (seglarintyg 1)
Green trails Urban Basecamp / Zoom +  Nynäshamn, Stockholm archipelago
1 evening + full day in archipelago
from 2500 SEK

For whom?

First-timers and beginners. This course suits you if you want to:

• start exploring sailing
• be a competent crew member
• confidently carry out manoeuvres (tacking, jibing etc.)
• understand the sailing vocabulary
• become certified quickly & efficiently (helpful for boat rentals both nationally & internationally)
• have a good understanding of the principles of sailing
• go on sailing trips with friends / family as a crew member

Note: if you wish to captain your own sailing outings we recommend our beginner PLUS course. 

Course requirements 

No prior experience is required, just an interest in sailing.

Course goal

NFB Official: to be able to control a small sailing boat in sheltered waters in good weather, and to have an understanding of the boat as well as fundamental sailing manoeuvres on calm seas.

Course goal, our take
First-timer: to be a valuable asset to a sailing crew by being able to assist in all maneuvers, and to have an understanding of the fundamentals of sailing.

Eager learners or with some sailing experience: to control a small sailing boat with help of a crew (which can be friends/family) in sheltered waters & good conditions. If this is your goal however, we recommend looking at our beginner PLUS course. 

After the course you will have the possibility to do an examination for the inshore yachtman's diploma step 1 (Seglarintyg 1) with us. (Swedish personnummer needed)

Course plan

The course content is focused on the certificate requirements of the inshore yachtman's diploma step 1 (Seglarintyg 1). We don't cover any topics outside of the certificate. It's a no-nonsense sprint to the certificate. Covered elements:

• Understanding the boat's main elements (motor, pumps and vanes, mast, cables, sails, lines & accessories)
• Inspect them for a safe recreational sailing trip
• Tying up a few of the most useful sailing knots
• Knowing the main sailing vocabulary such as tacking, jibbing, starboard...
• Motoring in and out of the harbor
• Knowing the points of sail and how to set the mainsail and jib accordingly
• Adjusting the boat speed using the sails
• Understanding when & how to tack and jibe
• Anchoring the boat, both on an island and in deeper water (aka lunch break)

If you wish to captain your own trips we recommend looking at our beginner PLUS course as it offers a broader variety of topics as well as more practice hours on the water.

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This course is a great way to start doing your own trips. We meet two times: a theoretical evening course at our office in Södermalm (alternatively online), as well as two full days in the archipelago. 

entry level PLUS (seglarintyg 1 + extras)
Green trails Urban Basecamp / Zoom + Nynäshamn, Stockholm archipelago
1 evening + two full days in archipelago
from 4650 SEK

For whom?

First-timers and beginners. This course suits you if you want to:

• get into sailing
• buy your own sailing boat
• start doing your own sailing trips
• confidently carry out maneuvers (tacking, jibing etc.)
• understand the sailing vocabulary
• become certified (helpful for boat rentals both nationally & internationally)
• have a good understanding in the principles of sailing
• go on sailing trips with friends / family as a captain or crew member

Course requirements 

No prior experience is required, just an interest in sailing.

Course goal

NFB Official: to be able to control a small sailing boat in sheltered waters in good weather, and to have an understanding of the boat as well as fundamental sailing maneuvers on calm seas.

Our take: to be able to control a small sailing boat with help of a crew (which can be friends/family) in sheltered waters & good conditions.

After the course you will have the possibility to do an examination for the inshore yachtman's diploma step 1 (Seglarintyg 1) with us. (Swedish personnummer needed)

Course plan

Just like the first beginner course, this one also focuses on the certificate requirements of the inshore yachtman's diploma step 1 (Seglarintyg 1). On top of this, we have added topics which we believe are essential for anybody who is serious about starting their own trips. From navigation & sea markers to mooring & anchoring. You will also have more time to practice and build confidence in controlling the boat compared to our first beginner course.

• Understanding the boat's main elements (motor, pumps and vanes, mast, cables, sails, lines & accessories)
• Inspecting them for a safe recreational sailing trip
• Tying up a few of the most useful sailing knots
• Knowing the main sailing vocabulary such as tacking, jibbing, starboard...
• Motoring in and out of the harbor
• Knowing the points of sail and how to set the mainsail and jib accordingly
• Adjusting the boat speed using the sails
• Understanding when and how to tack and jibe
• Anchoring the boat, both on an island and in deeper water (aka lunch break)
• Navigation on the sea
• Sea markers and their meaning
• Priority rules (who has right of way on the water)
• How to read a sea chart and how to use the GPS, which apps to use

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For this course we will spend two full days in the archipelago with a night on the boat. On request we can arrange two separate day trips or a night at an archipelago accommodation as well. 

intermediate level (seglarintyg 2)
Nynäshamn, Stockholm archipelago
two days with overnight
from 4050 SEK

For whom?

This is an intermediate level sailing course for intermediate sailors or experienced beginners. During this class we develop our skills from an already existing foundation and dig deeper into controlling & trimming of sails, navigating and more. We will also learn some new skills and learn how to deal with emergency situations.

Course requirements 

The completion of our (A) entry level course. Alternatively experience and understanding in all points mentioned in the course content of our (A) entry level course.

Course goal

NFB Official: To be able to control a regular-sized sailing boat in varying wind- and weather conditions.

Our take: After this course you should be ready to rent or buy a small- to mid-sized boat and set sail for some great summer fun together with your crew (friends/family) in varying weather conditions.

After the course you will have the possibility to do an examination for the inshore yachtman's diploma step 2 (Seglarintyg 2) with us.

Course plan

Inshore yachtman's diploma step 2 (Seglarintyg 2)

• Navigating through the archipelago, around and between islands by sail
• How to read a sea chart and how to use the GPS, which apps to use
• Learning who has right of way on the sea
• Understanding sea markers
• Practice a man-over-board rescuing (voluntarily, drysuits will be available for this exercise)
• Open discussion on various subjects picked by the guests (for example which tools to have on a boat, how to get more speed of your boat, how to safely sail with young kids...)

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This is an intensive course which covers all material of courses 1 & 2 in a three-day package. We start off with a theoretical evening to make most of our time on the water. We will spend three full days in the archipelago with nights on the boat. 

entry + intermediate level (seglarintyg 1+2)
Nynäshamn, Stockholm archipelago
three days with overnights
from 6200 SEK

For whom?

For those who wish to learn as much about sailing as possible as quickly as possible whilst having a great time. We start from the basics and work all the way up to intermediate level during this action-packed course.

Course requirements 

No prior experience is required, but some experience in sailing (for example having been on a friend's boat sometime) is a merit so you can get more out of the course.

Course goal

To be able to control a regular-sized sailing boat (with help of a crew which can be friends/family) in varying wind- and weather conditions. After this course you should be ready to rent or buy a boat and set sail for some great summer fun on the water! After the course you will have the possibility to do an examination for the inshore yachtman's diploma step 1+2 (Seglarintyg 1+2) with us (Swedish personnummer needed).

Course plan

Inshore yachtman's diploma step 1+2 (Seglarintyg 1+2)

• Understanding the boat's main elements (motor, pumps and vanes, mast, cables, sails, lines & accessories)
• Inspect them for a safe recreational sailing trip
• Tying up a few of the most useful sailing knots
• Knowing the main sailing vocabulary such as tacking, jibbing, starboard...
• Motoring in and out of the harbor
• Knowing the points of sail and how to set the mainsail and jib accordingly
• Adjusting the boat speed using the sails
• Understanding when and how to tack and jibe
• Anchoring the boat, both on an island and in deeper water (aka lunch break)
• Navigating through the archipelago, around and between islands by sail
• How to read a sea chart and how to use the GPS, which apps to use
• Learning who has right of way on the sea and understanding sea markers
• Practice a man-over-board rescuing (voluntarily, drysuits will be available for this exercise)
• Open discussion on various subjects picked by the guests (for example which tools to have on a boat, how to get more speed of your boat, how to safely sail with young kids...)

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