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Basic course sailing - dinghy sailing (Sailing certificate 1)
Täby, Stockholm County
On our courses you sail an RS Zest dinghy, made of durable and unsinkable material. You can sail alone or with a partner, depending on participant numbers and preference, for a flexible and customizable experience.
Course Content
Our foundation courses over three days give you a comprehensive introduction to sailing. During the course you will learn how to sail a sailing dinghy with a focus on sailing and handling a sailing dinghy.
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge is required, but participants must be able to swim 200 meters in open lake. Please note that dinghy sailing is a physical activity and requires you to be in good physical shape to make the most of the course.
Sailor Certificates
After completing the course, you will have the skills and knowledge to achieve the Sailing Certificate 1. To obtain the certificate itself, there is an additional fee to Sailstar (175: -) and a fee to the NFB (175: -) for obtaining the certificate itself.
Extra Workout
We offer evening trainings on Sailstar's smaller sailboats and sailing dinghies for anyone who has completed a basic course. These passes, which are booked separately, give you the opportunity to continue developing your sailing skills. The trainings are of varying difficulty, and you sign up for each opportunity in advance. Read More
What is included
- Basic course: 3 days of theory and sailing.
- Course book: Our course book *Sailing basics included (value 369 SEK) *
- Equipment: Life jackets, wetsuits, wetsuit shoes and helmets are available for use during the course
- Drinks: Coffee, tea and water
- Fruit: Available during the course
Practical information
Course Details
- Location: Viggbyholm, Täby
- Time: 09.00 - 16.00 every day
- Language: Courses are held in Swedish or English, depending on course selection
- Health care allowance: May be used for this course
Next available dates
Jun 12 9:00 AM - Jun 14 4:00 PM
Basic course sailing - dinghy sailing (Sailing certificate 1)TäbyJun 26 9:00 AM - Jun 28 4:00 PM
Basic course sailing - dinghy sailing (Sailing certificate 1)TäbyJul 3 9:00 AM - Jul 5 4:00 PM
Basic course sailing - dinghy sailing (Sailing certificate 1)TäbyJul 10 9:00 AM - Jul 12 4:00 PM
Basic course sailing - dinghy sailing (Sailing certificate 1)TäbyJul 17 9:00 AM - Jul 19 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.