Sailing Courses

Sail on a Swan 411
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Max. 3 onboard
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5 days
All levels of experience
Go sailing

powerboat courses

Up to 24 mt
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Max. 3 onboard
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MCA Approved
All levels of experience
Go powerboat
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Algarve Cruising Center

We are the top sailing school in the Algarve!

We love sailing and we want you to love sailing too! Our school is strategically located in beautiful Olhão, just 10 minutes away from Faro International Airport, making it a perfect location to learn to sail while enjoying the Algarve region.

about our school

Our courses

Boating for all ages and levels of experience

We offer a variety of IYT certifications (International Yacht Training) and other course combination options for both sail and powerboats. What about spending one week out on the water learning the skills you need to start bareboat cruising on your own? Choose the category below to see courses and more details...

IYT:  International Yacht Training Certificate
ACC:  Packages, sailing expeditions

All Sailing Courses
2025
All Powerboat Courses
2025
All Theory Courses

IYT:  International Yatch Training Certificate  |  ACC:  Algarve Cruising Center Internal Course

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Why getting certified internationally?

Whether you are a novice sailor just out to have fun on the water or want to work in the superyacht industry, IYT can help you do it better and safer. IYT is the most internationally accredited global leader and trusted standard of excellence in yacht training, maritime certification, safety, knowledge and sailing adventures.

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