License trips

Our training takes place where it makes the most sense: on the water!

A week at sea, with real sailing and real responsibility. By the end, you'll even have earned a real sailing licence.

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Captain Basic

from €1,249incl. VAT

  • 7 days
  • German pleasure craft license sea (“Sportbootführerschein See”)

Your path to the German pleasure craft license: basics, theory and maneuvers on board.

  • Adventure
  • License
  • Exam

Requirements:

  • German language skills (at least B1)
  • Minimum age 16 years
  • Medical certificate

Azure Airwaves

from €1,249incl. VAT

  • 7 days
  • Short Range Certificate

Radio license made easy: with real radio equipment and all radio messages on board.

  • Adventure
  • License
  • Exam

Requirements:

  • German language skills (at least A2)
  • Minimum age 15 years
  • English language skills (at least A2)

Skipper Pro

from €1,399incl. VAT

  • 7, 10, oder 14 days
  • German coastal license (“Sportküstenschifferschein”)

For advanced sailors: ready for skippering with the coastal sailing license.

  • Adventure
  • License
  • Webinar
  • Exam

Requirements:

  • German language skills (at least B2)
  • German pleasure craft license sea (“Sportbootführerschein See”)
  • 300 nautical miles
Adventure Captain BasicAzure AirwavesSkipper ProExperience sailing instead of a seminar room: nature, crew spirit, new horizons and real relaxation on board.
Format Intensive week Intensive week License trip
Experience nature Bays Coast and islands Coast and islands
Sailing trip Captain BasicAzure AirwavesSkipper ProFrom discovery trips to long-distance cruises, you will grow with every journey, gaining experience and nautical miles while exploring new areas.
Duration1 7 days 7 days 7, 10, or 14 days
Sea area Waterways (3 nm) Coastal (12 nm) Coastal (12 nm)
nautical miles2 approx. 50 nm approx. 100 nm 150–300 nm
Night sails
Confirmation of nautical miles
Learn to sail Captain BasicAzure AirwavesSkipper ProGain practical experience on a yacht through theory and manoeuvres, supported by modern learning materials, all set against the backdrop of everyday life on board.
Time at the helm
Safety instructions
Maneuver training Mooring, rescue maneuvers, knots Radio procedures, anchoring, harbor maneuvers Sailing maneuvers, rescue maneuvers, mooring
Navigation & chart work
Theory on board3 Navigation, rules, signals, yacht handling, safety GMDSS, maritime radio, radio communications, search and rescue, radio doctor, weather Weather, tides, yacht handling, maritime law
E-Learning4
Learning app5
Navigation webinar6
Learning materials7
Exam preparation8
Sailing license Captain BasicAzure AirwavesSkipper ProOfficial sailing licenses with practical relevance: for your safety, competence and independence at sea.
German pleasure craft license sea (“Sportbootführerschein See”)9
Short Range Certificate10
German coastal license (“Sportküstenschifferschein”)11
  1. The first and last days are for arrival and departure. Sailing takes place for two full days on Wind Vibes, six full days on Captain Basic and Miles & Sea, and nine full days on Skipper Pro.
  2. The figures are approximate and depend on weather conditions. Only the mile trip and the two-week SKS trip guarantee that the 300 nautical miles required for the SKS will be reached.
  3. Make the most of your time on board to prepare specifically for the theory test.
  4. You can prepare for the extensive navigation test online at home before the trip.
  5. With our app, you can easily learn all the exam questions and navigation tasks.
  6. Receive individual online support to improve your navigational skills and prepare for the exam.
  7. This includes nautical charts, navigation equipment, books, apps and other course materials to help you prepare for the exam while you're on the trip.
  8. You will receive personalised support throughout the trip, as well as targeted exercises designed to prepare you optimally for the exam.
  9. Official German international certificate for sailing yachts at sea. Further information…
  10. Official authorization to participate in the global maritime distress and safety radio system via VHF. Further information...
  11. A voluntary official German licence demonstrating extended navigational knowledge in coastal areas. Further information..

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