{"id":10822,"date":"2026-09-01T16:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailanddiscover.com\/?page_id=10822"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T15:59:32","slug":"private-yacht-owner-coaching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sailanddiscover.com\/en\/private-yacht-owner-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Private yacht owner coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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PRIVATE YACHT OWNER COACHING<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

You bought the yacht together.
Now become confident sailing her together.<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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7 days \u00b7 \u20ac6,500 \u00b7 Only four coaching weeks available each year<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t

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YOUR BOAT. YOUR PARTNERSHIP. YOUR WAY OF CRUISING.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Buying a cruising yacht is a big investment. Learning to sail her confidently together is another journey. You may already be comfortable sailing, yet still have questions about handling your yacht, manoeuvring in a marina, understanding her systems, dealing with failures, or preparing for longer passages. This week is designed to help you move beyond those questions \u2014 and enjoy the freedom of cruising your own yacht with confidence.<\/p>\n\t\t

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A WEEK DESIGNED AROUND YOU<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

This is not a standard sailing course. There is no fixed syllabus and no group to keep up with. I come aboard your yacht and work with both of you, focusing on your experience, your boat, your cruising plans and the areas where you want more confidence. The objective is simple: that when the week is over, you feel ready to cruise your own yacht \u2014 independently, confidently and together.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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SAILING & MANOEUVRING<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Build confidence handling your yacht under sail and power, including sail trim, tacking and gybing, reefing, anchoring and marina manoeuvres.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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YACHT SYSTEMS & SEAMANSHIP<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Understand the systems that keep your yacht running and learn to use, maintain and troubleshoot them with confidence.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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NAVIGATION, WEATHER & PASSAGE PLANNING<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Develop practical skills for planning and executing passages, reading weather, using your navigation equipment and making sound decisions along the way.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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YOUR PRIORITIES<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We focus on whatever matters most to you \u2014 from a particular manoeuvre or system to preparing for a specific cruising area, passage or challenge.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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MORE THAN SAILING<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\tYour yacht is more than a boat. It is a complex environment where two people need to communicate, make decisions and work together. The aim of this week is not simply to improve your sailing skills, but to make sure that both of you feel involved, capable and confident aboard your own yacht.<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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WHY ME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

I have spent decades sailing, owning and maintaining cruising yachts \u2014 and learning what it really takes to manage them safely and confidently.
I am the founder of Sail & Discover and a professional skipper, but I am also a yacht owner myself. I live aboard and sail my 50-foot Bavaria, Chronos<\/strong>, and have experienced the reality of cruising yachts from every side: sailing, manoeuvring, maintenance, systems, weather, unexpected failures and the decisions that have to be made when things don't go according to plan.
I also hold a Degree in Yacht & Boat Design from Southampton University<\/strong>. Although I have not worked as a yacht designer, this education gave me a deeper understanding of how yachts are designed, built and how their different systems work together \u2014 knowledge that I find extremely valuable when helping owners understand their own boat.
My approach is practical and hands-on. I won't simply show you how I do things. I will help you understand why<\/strong> things work, practise them together and develop the judgement and confidence to make your own decisions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

\u201cGood coaching is not about showing someone how much you know. It is about giving them the knowledge, judgement and confidence to make their own decisions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t

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CLIENT EXPERIENCES<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Jon Treanor, SY Hineni, Jeanneau 440 – Testimonial<\/a><\/h3>

Stephan is one of those rare individuals that literally shows you the ropes simply and easily! He is without a doubt the best sailor and coach I have ever met. Whether preparing you for formal sailing qualifications or helping with setting up your boat, I found Stephan to be knowledgeable and fun to be around!… Read more “Jon Treanor, SY Hineni, Jeanneau 440 – Testimonial”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Peter & Renate, Lagoon 450S – Testimonial<\/a><\/h3>

It’s not just a course and a sailing licence that help: if you buy a sailing boat without\u00a0ever having sailed, you need a sailing and cruising coach. A good sailing and cruising coach, a professional skipper who\u00a0can not only sail, but also explain clearly what needs to be done when and under\u00a0what conditions in order… Read more “Peter & Renate, Lagoon 450S – Testimonial”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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BEFORE YOU BOOK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

This is a very personal experience, and I want to make sure it is right for you \u2014 and that we are the right fit to spend a week together aboard your yacht. Before booking, we will have a private conversation about your yacht, your experience, your cruising plans and what you would like to achieve during the week. There is no commitment. It is simply an opportunity for us to get to know each other, discuss your expectations and decide together whether this coaching week makes sense for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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PRIVATE YACHT OWNER COACHING<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

7 days \u00b7 \u20ac6,500<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The coaching fee includes:<\/strong>

\u2022 A private consultation before the coaching week
\u2022 Preparation tailored to you, your yacht and your cruising plans
\u2022 Seven days of personal coaching aboard your yacht
\u2022 Sailing, manoeuvring and anchoring
\u2022 Yacht systems and practical seamanship
\u2022 Navigation, weather and passage planning
\u2022 Safety and emergency procedures
\u2022 Your individual priorities and questions
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The \u20ac6,500 coaching fee covers the complete seven-day coaching programme and preparation. Travel and related expenses are additional and will be agreed with you in advance.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBOOK A PRIVATE CONVERSATION<\/strong>\n\t<\/a>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR YACHT<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Book a private 30-minute conversation with Stephan. There is no commitment. It is simply an opportunity to talk about your yacht, your experience and what you would like to achieve.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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WHERE I COACH<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

I coach in the Mediterranean from April to October, and in the Caribbean from November to March. The exact location is agreed with you based on your yacht, cruising plans and my availability.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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ONLY FOUR COACHING WEEKS EACH YEAR<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

I deliberately keep this service limited to just four coaching weeks each year. This allows me to give each client my full attention and maintain the same personal, hands-on approach that I believe makes this coaching valuable.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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PRIVATE YACHT OWNER COACHING You bought the yacht together. Now become confident sailing her together. 7 days \u00b7 \u20ac6,500 \u00b7 Only four coaching weeks available each year BOOK A PRIVATE CONVERSATION YOUR BOAT. YOUR PARTNERSHIP. YOUR WAY OF CRUISING. Buying a cruising yacht is a big investment. Learning to sail her confidently together is anotherRead more “Private yacht owner coaching”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10822","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t