Alexandros Christaras

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Instructor in Athens, Attika, Greece

Rated 5/5 by 4 students

Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

I love sailing, which makes me passionate enough to share everything I know about sailing with other people. I have a different approach to sharing information with the students, making the lessons even more enjoyable. Sailing lessons in Greece can be a unique experience. All the beautiful islands you can visit take sailing lessons to the next level.

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert NauticEd System Knowledge Expert
Transformational Instructor Course Graduate Transformational Instructor Course Graduate
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor SLC Instructor/Assessor
  • Level V Captain Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
  • American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
  • SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

Offshore sailing coach/instructor degree issued from the Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports, qualified to issue National offshore sailing certificates

Associated practical schools

Location

Marina Delta Kallithea

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Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

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Feedback from previous students

Shuo H., Greece, Attika, Athens at 2026, Aug 06
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
We couldn't be happier with our experience learning to sail with Alex. With 30 years of experience on the water, he's a sailor you can trust completely. You're in truly capable hands from the moment you step aboard. But what mattered most to us is that he genuinely cares about teaching you to actually sail — not just getting you through a certificate. We're a family of three and plan to sail together for years to come, so real, hands-on skills were everything to us. Alex delivered exactly that. He's serious, thorough, and truly invested in making sure you understand what you're doing, with safety always coming first. There's none of that "just clocking the hours" feeling — every session had a purpose. The learning experience goes well beyond the lesson itself. Honestly, what we've taken away from him goes far beyond just learning to steer a boat — we got a huge amount of practical advice and real-world experience on everything around the sport: chartering, buying a boat, and the sail
Olivier L., Greece, Attika, Athens at 2025, Feb 21
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Alex is a great instructor, very knowledgeable and friendly. My wife and I will definitely continue to train with him to improve our skills while having a lot of fun on the water.
Eglantine L., Greece, Attika, Athens at 2025, Feb 24
Practical Competence of Qualified Crew Member Rank
Alex is a great teacher, super nice and clear. Highly recommend learning sailing with him. I will keep on praticing with him in the futur
Andrea N., Greece, Attika, Athens at 2026, Jul 23
Practical Competence of Skipper (small keelboat) Rank
Alexandros is a fantastic teacher. He is patient, competent, kind and approachable. He always goes the extra mile for his students and deeply cares about passing down his love for sailing. His teaching is methodical, prioritizes safety, and balances theory and practice. He remains available even after completing his course for advice and connecting you to the broader sailing community. I couldn't have wished for a better teacher.
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