Learn to sail on Sailstar’s smaller sailboats – the best course for mastering the basics (Sailing Certificate 1)
Our courses on smaller sailboats, such as the Aira 22, are perfect for learning the fundamentals of sailing.
With a day-sailer, you get direct feedback, making it easy to understand the basics of sailing. Their simplicity allows you to focus on steering,
sail trim and boat handling without unnecessary complexity. Being close to the water improves your understanding of how wind and waves affect the boat,
strengthening both your confidence and technical skills. With a maximum of four participants per instructor, you receive personal coaching throughout the course.
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Day courses in Viggbyholm, Täby on our modern 22-foot sailboats.
Course content
Our three-day basic courses give you a comprehensive introduction to sailing and boat handling. During the course you will learn to sail a smaller sailboat with a focus on practical skills such as setting sails, manoeuvring, basic navigation and right-of-way rules. Everything you need to obtain Sailing Certificate 1. Read more about course content. Here you’ll find more information about the sailing certificates!
What is included in the course fee
- Basic course: 3 days of theory and sailing
- Course book: Our book Seglingens grunder is included (value 369 SEK)
- Equipment: Life jackets available for use during the course
- Drinks: Coffee, tea and water
- Fruit: Available during the course
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge is required, but participants must be able to swim 200 metres in open water.
Sailing Certificate
After completing the course, you will have the skills and knowledge required to obtain Sailing Certificate 1. To receive the actual certificate, an additional fee applies. Note that there is a fee both for the examination and an administrative fee charged by NFB for issuing the certificate.
Course details
- Location: Viggbyholm, Täby
- Time: 09.00–16.00 each day
- Price:
- Three-day course: 4 695 SEK
- Language: Courses are held in Swedish or English depending on course selection
Booking
Basic courses – small keelboat 2026
Extra Training
We offer evening training sessions on our smaller sailboats for everyone who has completed a basic course. These sessions, which are booked separately, give you the opportunity to continue developing your sailing skills. The training sessions vary in difficulty, and you sign up for each occasion in advance.