Sailing School

Private Sailing classes and sailboat license for english speakers

A Category D qualification is required for sailboats being sailed on Swiss waters with a sail area of more than 15 m2.

We will guide you in all matters from your boat theory test through to your undoubtedly successful practical sailboat exam.

We will also be responsible for the organisation of your classes and for formalities with the shipping office. The individual needs of our students are very important to us. The pace of learning is adjusted accordingly to your prior knowledge and level of training.

Take your sailing classes and sailing exam in English. No German or Swiss German required!

Our sailing instructors speak English very well and we are very experienced in conducting lessons in English. We will set you up with an examiner who speaks English too, so that you can concentrate on sailing during the exam and there will be no language barrier.

Of course we can also teach you some German sailing terms, if you want ;)

The theory exam can also be taken in English, and we can recommend you an app to prepare yourself which includes the original exam questions in English. You can find it here

PREREQUISITES FOR THE CATEGORY D SAILING EXAM ON LAKE ZÜRICH:

Minimum age: 14 years
Prior knowledge: none
Place of residence: Switzerland

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:

Weather-appropriate comfortable clothing and shoes with light soles.

Training content
The practical sailing training is divided into:
- General boating theory and basic nautical knowledge
- Basic manoeuvres
- Manoeuvres for landing and casting off
- Rescue manoeuvres (man overboard)
- Anchoring manoeuvres
- Knots
- Mooring (fastening) the boat
- Navigation
- Test preparation
The sailing training takes place in all weather conditions, excluding storms.
Training duration

One sailing lesson is 2 hours long (120 min). Ideally at least 1 lesson a week should be scheduled in order to practise regularly.

The intensive course is suited to those in a bit more of a hurry – you can obtain a sailing licence within 10 days.

To ensure that you pass your practical sailing exam, you will need about 8 lessons depending on your prior knowledge.
Prices in CHF (Private Lessons)

Number of lessons Hours per lesson Price per hour Package price

1 2 129 258

5 2 119 1190

8 2
109

1744

Other costs

70 CHF one-time insurance contribution
Prices in CHF (Team Lessons)

Lessons Hrs. per Lesson Price per Lesson Package Price

1 2 160 320

5 2 140 1400

8 2 130 2080

Other costs

70 CHF one-time insurance contribution per person