A full day on the water dedicated to one thing: getting more out of your sails. Shape, twist, telltales, and the small adjustments that separate a good sail from a fast one.
"Set It and Forget It"
Most sailors trim once at the start of a passage and never touch the sheets again. The wind shifts, the boat heels a little more, boat speed drops — and nobody notices, because the sails still look "full." You've got a license to sail, but nobody ever taught you to actually read a sail. The result is a boat that's slower, harder to steer, and less fun than it should be.
"Trim Is a Conversation, Not a Setting"
This clinic puts you on the helm and the sheets, hour after hour, in real changing conditions. You'll learn to read telltales, feel weather helm build before it slows you down, and make the small continuous adjustments that professional crews make without thinking. By the end of the day, trimming stops being guesswork and starts being a habit.
This is not a sailing course — it's a performance clinic for skippers who already know how to sail and want to sail better. Unlike your skipper training, where trim is one topic among many, here it's the whole day.
We work upwind, downwind, and on a reach, in whatever wind the day gives us, so you leave with a feel for trimming across real conditions rather than a single textbook scenario.
This is a skills clinic, not an ISSA-licensed endorsement course — there's no exam and no formal credential to sit. What you leave with is real, repeatable trim technique.
On request, we're happy to provide a certificate of attendance confirming you completed the Sails Trimming Masterclass, which you're welcome to show a charter company alongside your existing license.
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Price From | Info | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2026 | AVAILABLE | €250 | 5 spots left |
You need to be comfortable on the helm, but a formal license isn't required — this clinic is open to anyone with basic sailing experience who wants to trim better, including crew and not just skippers.
Light air is actually one of the best conditions to learn trim in — the boat responds slowly, so you have time to feel the effect of each adjustment before making the next one.
The core principles apply to any sailing yacht. If you specifically want catamaran-focused trim and handling, our Catamaran Masterclass covers that in more depth.
The techniques come from racing, but the goal is entirely cruising: a faster, more comfortable, less heeled boat for your own charters and holidays.
Not sure where to start to learn to sail?
Our sailing school and instructors are certified by ISSA Sailing Schools Association and provide Crew, Skipper & VHF Certificates that are valid for life.
Our instructors are dedicated to help you gain and improve your skills in sailing, docking, manoeuvring and more, from theory to practice.
ISSA Certificates are globally recognized and valid for life. Charter a yacht or skipper your own boat. Inshore Skipper (ICC), VHF Radio, Offshore Skipper.
Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced sailing enthusiast, we are here to support and guide you, to achieve your goals.
Our base in Lefkada, Greece is an ideal destination, carefully chosen to provide you with an unforgettable, safe and seamless sailing training experience!
Protected from all sides, Vliho Bay in Lefkada offers calm waters and instant access to the South Ionian island archipelago.
Location: Vliho, Lefkada Island, Greece
Coordinates: 38°41'N 20°43'E
Operating Season: April – October
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