Ocean Sailing School

Offshore sailing licence theory & cruises: Guaranteed success as a skipper (CH)

Your compass to freedom: become a confident ocean skipper! ⛵

Do you dream of endless horizons, wind in your sails and pure freedom? ☀️ Sailing is the ultimate adventure, but it requires thorough preparation. With our tailor-made training programme from the Ocean Sailing School team, you will acquire the essential skills for safe and unforgettable navigation!

🎓 Part 1: Theory – Your path to a Swiss offshore sailing licence with Manuel Baur

As an experienced lecturer, Manuel Baur will guide you safely through the Swiss offshore sailing licence exam. Benefit from his in-depth knowledge and many years of experience, including in challenging tidal areas.

Tailor-made & flexible: choose your individual course model! Whether private face-to-face lessons at your location or convenient remote training via Google Meet 💻 – the course adapts to your life and schedule.

State-of-the-art learning methods: You will receive high-quality teaching materials with clear step-by-step instructions for effective self-study.

Comprehensive content: We provide you with all the tools you need:

• 🗺️ Navigation: From the Earth's grid to course conversion to electronic navigation with ‘TimeZero’.

• ⚓ Seamanship: Terrestrial navigation, bearings and depth measurements.

• 🌊 Mastering forces: Precise calculation of the steering course under the influence of currents and wind.

• ⬆️⬇️ Tidal expertise: Tidal calculation at reference and connection points – the heart of ocean navigation.

Guaranteed success: With targeted mock exams and exam simulations, we prepare you optimally and guarantee your success! ✅

⚓ Part 2: Ocean sailing trips – your practical adventure with Tommy Bieri

Deepen your knowledge and experience the fascination of the seas on board! Tommy Bieri, your passionate Swiss skipper and expert on tidal waters, takes you on unforgettable voyages.

Tommy's philosophy:

• Safety first: Tommy is calm, level-headed and attaches great importance to forward planning.

• Teamwork & knowledge transfer: Sailing is a shared experience! You will be actively involved in the crew and expand your skills with the help of an open-minded sailing instructor.

• Respect for nature: Experience the sea in a sustainable way and connect with nature 🌱.

Your sailing experience:

• Areas: Special expertise in the challenging tidal areas of Brittany 🇫🇷 and idyllic destinations such as the Stockholm archipelago.

• Boats: We sail on well-maintained and safe Ovni aluminium boats.

• Small groups: For an intensive learning experience in a respectful atmosphere (3 to max. 8 people) – with separate cabins for women and men.

🎯 Start your adventure now!

Manuel Baur will teach you the theory, Tommy Bieri will share his experience. Together, they will pave the way for you to become a confident skipper.

Contact us for a no-obligation, personal consultation 📞. We will help you find the best solution for your goals and your schedule!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Your Ocean Sailing School Team