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Level 3 - Advanced Sailing on a Big Boat (2 days, Operah)
Täby, Stockholm County
Step up to Sailing Certificate 3 and learn how to manage a larger ocean-going sailboat, day and night. For two intense days, we sail on Operah, our 15-metre Beneteau 50, and focus on nighttime sailing, safety, weather and planning.
For whom?
The course is suitable for you as:
- have Sailing Certificate 2 (or equivalent knowledge)
- has, or is heading towards, a Coastal Ship Certificate
- want to build the practice required for Sailing Certificate 3
- want to be safe with a big boat, dark sailing and advanced maneuvering
- addition and departure by 50-footer in guest harbor
- crosswind, confined space and propeller action
- working with the crew: roles, commands, mooring strategy
- preparation for night sailing — procedures, equipment, redundancy
- lanterns, sectoring, beacons and night navigation
- sailing at dusk and darkness, with a clear distribution of tasks on board
- safety in the dark — risks, pace, extra routines
- review of safety equipment for larger boats
- severe weather: demolition, sail selection, cruise control and seamanship
- sea lashing, emergency rigging and emergency control in theory
- man-over-table routines with bigger boat (theory + practice weather permitting)
- review of weather forecasts for a 2-3 day sailing
- short vs long term forecast, front passages, local effects
- internal and external route planning, alternative ports and backup plans
- to make a simple road map for a longer sailing
- Collection, safety briefing and review of boat and equipment
- Maneuvering and adding with Operah
- Sailing out into the archipelago, focus on trim, demolition and seamanship
- Planning and implementation of nightsailing
- Evening/night sailing back to selected port
- In-depth manoeuvring training in port — different mooring methods
- Safety steps and review of the boat's systems
- Weather and planning — common route planning
- Summary, individual feedback and link to Sailing Certificate 3
- 15 m long, 4.49 m wide, about 15 tons
- 4 cabins, 4 toilets with shower
- Large deck and spacious cockpit — perfect for a course on a large boat
What is included
- Course 2 days according to schedule.
- Loans of sailing racks, life jackets
- Bed linen and bath towels
- Food included, one breakfast, one simple dinner, two lunches
Practical information
We start from Viggbyholm, INA Marin. It is easiest to get there by public transport using Roslagsbanan, station Näsbypark. If you get there by car, there are free parking spaces.
Bring warm clothes, a hat, fleece and good shoes/boots.
Next available dates
Sep 12 9:00 AM - Sep 13 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.