**Basic course, large sailboat — 4 days in the Stockholm Archipelago
Learn to sail a real sea cruiser during four intense days in the Stockholm archipelago. You will practice maneuvering, navigation and safety in real conditions — with an experienced instructor on board and the archipelago as a classroom.
We sail from Viggbyholm in Täby out towards the outer archipelago. Along the way, you'll gain practical experience that actually sits -- not just theory.
**The course suits you as: **
- Want to learn how to sail a big sailboat from scratch
- Planning to rent or buy your own sailboat
- Want to combine education with an active archipelago experience
**What's Included: **
- Four-day sailing course with instructor
- Accommodation three nights on board in double bunk
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (one dinner is eaten on archipelago crog)
- Course book, sailing rack and life jacket
- Bed linen and towels
In English too The course is also given in English -- Basic Sailing Course, Large Yacht -- with participants from all over the world.
Good to know We start from Viggbyholm, Täby. Free on-site parking. The nearest station is Näsbypark with Roslagsbanan. Notify any food allergies no later than one week before the start of the course.
- Course for four days on a large sailboat
- Sailing in the Stockholm archipelago
- Accommodation three nights in double bunk
- Three breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners
- Spring course book “Basics of sailing”
- Course book, sailing rack and life jacket
- Bed linen and towels
We start from Viggbyholm. There is plenty of free parking on site and by public transport you can easily reach Viggbyholm by Roslagsbanan to Näsbypark.
If you have food allergies, diets, etc let us know no later than a week before the course.
Please note that food is included in the course except for a dinner eaten on some lovely archipelago nook.
We have sailing racks (sailing clothes), life jackets on board for everyone. There is also bedding - sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillows, duvets and even bath towels and towel for everyone.
Company Presentation — Sailstar
About Sailstar
Sailstar is one of Sweden's most established sailing schools for adults — founded and run by Tomas Sandström, sailor, instructor and author of several of the country's most widely used sailing books.
Since its inception in 2010, Sailstar has trained over 4,800 sailors in everything from beginner courses to advanced racing and long-distance sailing.
The business starts at Viggbyholm in Täby, north of Stockholm, and is complemented by international courses in Greece.
The philosophy is simple — to teach sailing in a safe, educational and inspiring way where practice, experience and knowledge go hand in hand.
History
Sailstar was founded with the vision to create a sailing school that took adult learning seriously.
Unlike many traditional sailing schools, Sailstar initially built its courses on small groups, well-trained instructors and modern boats.
The 2010s saw the addition of big boat courses at Operah, racing activities with Aira 22 boats, and international sailing weeks in Croatia.
In 2025, the business expanded to Greece as well, with a sailing base in the Olympic Marina, Lavrion.
Today
Today Sailstar offers a complete training program for both beginners and experienced sailors.
The company has a unique combination of practical instruction in modern boats and well-structured training materials — including the course book Basics of Sailing and several further developed theory modules online.
The instructors are experienced sailors with a solid background in racing, long-distance sailing and training.
Course operations are conducted with modern day sailors (Aira 22), dinghies, NF boats and large sailboats (Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 “Agrippa” and Beneteau 50 “Operah”).
Course Offers
Sailstar offers courses for all levels — from first sailing experience to advanced training:
Basic level
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Dinghy course adults — sailing basics, balance, wind feeling
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Day sailor/Aira 22 — sailing on keelboat, Sailing certificate 1
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Large boat — Basic Course (Operah) — Practical Sailing Certificate 1
Continuation & Improvement
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Advanced Course — NF (Sailing Certificate 2)
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Safety course and weather planning (1 day)
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Maneuvering & addition (1 day/ ½ day)
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Sailing certificate 3/long distance and night sailing
Race sailing & training
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Race sailing course (Aira 22) — speed, trim, strategy
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Racing training every Thursday throughout the season
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Private training and corporate events
International Courses
- Sailing weeks in Greece — Olympic Marina, Lavrion
Our Philosophy
Sailstar stands for pedagogy, safety and the joy of sailing .
Each participant is given time to develop at their own pace, supported by instructors who both teach and inspire.
We believe in hands-on training in real conditions, small groups, and clear goals -- from first stroke of cruise to advanced navigation.