Sailing School
The Beppe Croce Sailing School is the structure through which the Yacht Club Italiano, as a CONI – FIV recognized Training Centre for Sport Initiation, organizes sailing courses for children from the age of 6, teenagers and adults. Its main objective is to teach sailing through responsibility towards oneself, others, the environment, and enjoyment.
The sailing School offers beginner and advanced courses throughout the year, following a comprehensive pathway structured as follows:
Those who wish to go beyond dinghies can join the crew of the Yacht Club Italiano’s club boat “ELO II” (13 metres), which takes part in coastal and offshore regattas, or attend one of the offshore sailing courses.
For older students and adults, personalised lessons are available on single-handed, double-handed and crewed boats, including J/70 one-designs. During both summer and winter courses, the School also provides a catering service for lunch and, in case of accommodation, breakfast and dinner.
The Beppe Croce Sailing School has a fleet of over 40 sailing boats, a team of qualified instructors and coaches, 16 support RIBs, 6 vans with trailers for racing team transfers, and a facility of over 500 square metres equipped with a gym, classrooms, a dining area, and accommodation for students attending residential courses.
Anna Barabino
Emanuele Belgrano
Alessio Bellico
Mattia Bellico
Matteo Bocciardo
Giuseppe Damante
Francesco Frisone
Paolo Granara
Federico Leardini
Matteo Mulone
Stefania Savio
Manuela Scognamiglio
Omar Serra
Paolo Vianson
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