Sailing

Intro To Advanced Sailing

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11 JUNE 2026

Location: Samos, Greece

Take your sailing to the next level with expert tuition at our RYA Training Centre in Samos with Sheridan Brown!

This week is designed to enable proficient intermediate sailors to take their sailing to the next levels of skill, self-assurance and excitement, featuring a breadth of learning opportunities not readily found in standard RYA courses. 

As with each of our Programmes, all of Richmond’s usual activities remain available to you during your holiday! This means that by booking the Intro to Advanced Sailing programme, you can be assured you are simply adding to the fun and enjoyment of your holiday. The times of ministry, local walks, trips to beautiful harbourside towns, bike adventures and more are all still available to you! 

What is the Intro to Advanced Sailing programme?

If you are a confident intermediate sailor, possibly with your RYA Level 2 or 3 qualification in sailing, this week offers the opportunity to refine your skills and acquire new ones in a structured and supportive programme. Depending on the wind conditions, we could be using single and double-handed dinghies and catamarans to improve boat handling and sailing performance. 

What you can expect

A course of four half-day workshops will run during the week and will give opportunities to learn new skills, such as: 

  • Introduction to Sailing with Spinnakers 
  • Introduction to Catamaran Sailing 
  • Introduction to Seamanship Skills 
  • Introduction to Racing and Performance Sailing 

Limited to six participants, the teaching style will be relaxed – it is your holiday, after all! The coaching will be led by Sheridan, who is a highly experienced RYA Senior Instructor with a wealth of teaching experience. Sheridan will be providing individual feedback and tailoring the instruction to the group (and the weather conditions!).  

Whether you have completed your RYA Level 2 and are looking for an introduction to the advanced courses, or are an aspiring club racer, there will be opportunities to challenge yourself and improve your sailing skills.

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Your Programme Leader

The programme will be led by Sheridan Brown, who has been involved with Richmond since 2015 and has been leading the Sailing Programmes since its inception. He also leads the training programme for Richmond’s aspiring Dinghy Instructors, our Fast Track Programme. He is an RYA Advanced and Multihull Instructor and will be delighted to welcome regular and new guests to Samos for this superb week taking in a variety of sailing skills. 

Sheridan Brown - Sailing in Samos

“For me, sailing is a tonic for the mind and spirit. I do my best to teach and encourage others to get as much pleasure and sense of achievement as I do from this wonderful activity. Please do come and join us on the beautiful, warm waters of Mykali Bay”

- Sheridan Brown

Intro To Advanced Sailing Programme

£ 75
  • Expert Tuition from an experienced RYA Senior Instructor
  • Master the ocean on a variety of craft
  • Improve your personal sailing for racing or just for fun!
  • Put theory into practice in a safe (and warm!) environment
  • Great company with fellow sailors
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