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Spinnaker and Gennaker Sailing (1 day)
Täby, Stockholm County
Spinnaker and Gennaker Sailing — Practice Course for Sailing Certificate 3
An intense full day where you practice stealth sailing with both spinnaker and gennaker — one of the main points of Sailing Certificate 3.
Boats and Layouts
Together with our 2-day Level 3 course at Operah, it covers the requirements of spinnaker/gennaker sailing.
- **Nordic Family Boat (NF) ** — classic spinnaker sailing with spinning boom
- Aira 22 -- gennaker sailing with modern day sailors
- sail types: spinnaker vs gennaker — when to use what?
- rigging, setting, plastering and dismantling
- roles on board: helmsman, forwarder, gaj-trimmer, foredeck
- safety during evasive sailing (broach, control, demolition)
- put and take down the spinnaker/gennaker several times
- exercise controlled gips
- feel the difference between dinghy/day sailor and keelboat with spinnaker
- work with trim — speed, height, balance and stability
Together with our 2-day Level 3 course at Operah, it covers the requirements of spinnaker/gennaker sailing.
What is included
One day course in gennaker and spinnaker sailing. Feel free to combine with any of the other Level 2 courses we have such as safety, sailing certificate 2 and the supplementary course.
Practical information
We are located at INA Marin in Viggbyholm. The easiest way to get there by public is by taking Roslagsbanan to Näsbypark. If you come by car, there is plenty of free parking. Bring your own lunch to the course.
Next available dates
May 18 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Spinnaker and Gennaker Sailing (1 day)TäbyJun 1 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Spinnaker and Gennaker Sailing (1 day)TäbyJun 15 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Spinnaker and Gennaker Sailing (1 day)TäbySep 4 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
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About Sailstar
Company Presentation — Sailstar
About Sailstar
Sailstar is one of Sweden's most established sailing schools for adults — founded and run by Tomas Sandström, sailor, instructor and author of several of the country's most widely used sailing books.
Since its inception in 2010, Sailstar has trained over 4,800 sailors in everything from beginner courses to advanced racing and long-distance sailing. The business starts at Viggbyholm in Täby, north of Stockholm, and is complemented by international courses in Greece.
The philosophy is simple — to teach sailing in a safe, educational and inspiring way where practice, experience and knowledge go hand in hand. History Sailstar was founded with the vision to create a sailing school that took adult learning seriously.
Unlike many traditional sailing schools, Sailstar initially built its courses on small groups, well-trained instructors and modern boats. The 2010s saw the addition of big boat courses at Operah, racing activities with Aira 22 boats, and international sailing weeks in Croatia.
In 2025, the business expanded to Greece as well, with a sailing base in the Olympic Marina, Lavrion. Today Today Sailstar offers a complete training program for both beginners and experienced sailors.
The company has a unique combination of practical instruction in modern boats and well-structured training materials — including the course book Basics of Sailing and several further developed theory modules online. The instructors are experienced sailors with a solid background in racing, long-distance sailing and training.
Course operations are conducted with modern day sailors (Aira 22), dinghies, NF boats and large sailboats (Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 “Agrippa” and Beneteau 50 “Operah”). Course Offers Sailstar offers courses for all levels — from first sailing experience to advanced training: Basic level
Each participant is given time to develop at their own pace, supported by instructors who both teach and inspire.
We believe in hands-on training in real conditions, small groups, and clear goals -- from first stroke of cruise to advanced navigation.
Since its inception in 2010, Sailstar has trained over 4,800 sailors in everything from beginner courses to advanced racing and long-distance sailing. The business starts at Viggbyholm in Täby, north of Stockholm, and is complemented by international courses in Greece.
The philosophy is simple — to teach sailing in a safe, educational and inspiring way where practice, experience and knowledge go hand in hand. History Sailstar was founded with the vision to create a sailing school that took adult learning seriously.
Unlike many traditional sailing schools, Sailstar initially built its courses on small groups, well-trained instructors and modern boats. The 2010s saw the addition of big boat courses at Operah, racing activities with Aira 22 boats, and international sailing weeks in Croatia.
In 2025, the business expanded to Greece as well, with a sailing base in the Olympic Marina, Lavrion. Today Today Sailstar offers a complete training program for both beginners and experienced sailors.
The company has a unique combination of practical instruction in modern boats and well-structured training materials — including the course book Basics of Sailing and several further developed theory modules online. The instructors are experienced sailors with a solid background in racing, long-distance sailing and training.
Course operations are conducted with modern day sailors (Aira 22), dinghies, NF boats and large sailboats (Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 “Agrippa” and Beneteau 50 “Operah”). Course Offers Sailstar offers courses for all levels — from first sailing experience to advanced training: Basic level
- Dinghy course adults — sailing basics, balance, wind feeling
- Day sailor/Aira 22 — sailing on keelboat, Sailing certificate 1
- Large boat — Basic Course (Operah) — Practical Sailing Certificate 1
- Advanced Course — NF (Sailing Certificate 2)
- Safety course and weather planning (1 day)
- Maneuvering & addition (1 day/ ½ day)
- Sailing certificate 3/long distance and night sailing
- Race sailing course (Aira 22) — speed, trim, strategy
- Racing training every Thursday throughout the season
- Private training and corporate events
- Sailing weeks in Greece — Olympic Marina, Lavrion
Each participant is given time to develop at their own pace, supported by instructors who both teach and inspire.
We believe in hands-on training in real conditions, small groups, and clear goals -- from first stroke of cruise to advanced navigation.