## **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*

- 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

*Continuation & Improvement*

- 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 & training*

- Race sailing course (Aira 22) — speed, trim, strategy

- Racing training every Thursday throughout the season

- Private training and corporate events

International Courses

- Sailing weeks in Greece — Olympic Marina, Lavrion

**Our Philosophy**

Sailstar stands for **pedagogy, safety and the joy of sailing** . \
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.

Sailstar

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Basic course sailing - dinghy sailing (Sailing certificate 1)

Basic course sailing (Sailing certificate 1)

Race sailing course

Basic course sailing in Greece

Try to sail

Safety, man-over-board, plan your sailing — 1 day

Maneuvering & Addition — 1 day

Maneuvering & attachment with large sailboat

Sailing courses on a large sailboat, 4 days

Sailing courses on large sailboat 6 days (2pers)

Spinnaker and Gennaker Sailing (1 day)

Learn to sail where sailing actually matters

Level 3 - Advanced Sailing on a Big Boat (2 days, Operah)

Sailing, Level 2 (Sailing Certificate 2)

Advanced sailing course in Greece