Z-Sailing
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Z-Sailing Academy

Learn. Sail. Progress.

Based in Switzerland and active on Lake Geneva and throughout the Mediterranean — Balearic Islands — Z-Sailing Academy offers practical training aboard sailing yachts and motor yachts.

From basic boat handling on the lake to offshore sea-mile building and certification programmes at sea, we help future skippers gain the experience and confidence required for safe and enjoyable navigation.

Operating Areas

Z-Sailing Academy delivers training programmes both on inland waters and offshore, allowing participants to develop their skills in a wide range of navigation environments.

Inland Waters

Lake Geneva — Lac Léman

  • Sailing instruction
  • Powerboat training
  • Boat handling and manoeuvring
  • Navigation fundamentals
  • Harbour manoeuvres
  • Skipper coaching
  • Preparation for Swiss boating licences
  • Confidence-building sessions for new boat owners
Offshore

Mediterranean Waters

  • Sea mile building programmes
  • Advanced navigation
  • Swiss Offshore Licence preparation
  • International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) preparation
  • Day and night passages
  • Watchkeeping experience
  • Coastal and offshore cruising
  • Yacht deliveries and training passages
From Lake to Open Sea

Whether you are taking your first steps on Lake Geneva or preparing for offshore navigation in the Mediterranean, Z-Sailing Academy provides a progressive learning path from inland waters to open-sea cruising.

Why Train with Z-Sailing Academy?
  • Training on both sailing yachts and motor yachts
  • Activities on Lake Geneva and throughout the Mediterranean
  • Qualified and experienced instructors
  • Practical, real-world navigation experience
  • Sea-mile validation for offshore certifications
  • Tailor-made coaching programmes
  • Small groups and personalized instruction