Young sailor on an Optimist boat

Academy & Sailing Schools

Chart your own course on the open sea.

From the first steps in an Optimist to offshore certification, I.O. Patras offers comprehensive training for all ages.

45+
Years of Experience
12
Certified Coaches
80+
Fleet Vessels
100%
Safety at Sea

Educational Programs

Optimist Academy
Ages 7-14

Optimist Academy

The first contact with the sea. Learning basic sailing principles, seamanship, and teamwork.

  • check_circleBasic boat handling
  • check_circleKnots & theory

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ILCA Training
Ages 14+

ILCA (Laser) Class

Transition to competitive level. Specialization in racing tactics and performance optimization.

  • check_circleRacing tactics
  • check_circleAthletic fitness

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Offshore School
Adults

Offshore Sailing School

Skipper license training. Practical and theoretical lessons on ORC boats for safe cruising and racing.

  • check_circleNavigation & Charts
  • check_circleNight Sailing

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Our Team

Our Instructors

GGA-certified coaches with international racing and academy experience.

Instructor 1

Kostas Kalogeropoulos

Head Coach – Open Sea

Instructor 2

Michalis Papadopoulos

Optimist Specialist

Instructor 3

Nikos Alexiou

Theory & Seamanship

Our Fleet

Modern Equipment for Maximum Safety

At I.O. Patras, we constantly invest in the maintenance and renewal of our equipment. Every student has access to state-of-the-art boats and all necessary safety gear.

25+

Optimist Boats

10

ILCA 4/6/7 Boats

Fleet 1
Equipment
Coach boat

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