Mike Soutos

Lefkas, Levkas Greece

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor

Born by the sea, grew up swimming, fishing and playing around the waters of northern Aegean, Nobody used to learn swimming in a pool in Greece back in the days. It was all in the fresh med waters, usually since the age of 1. Stepped on my first windsurf board when I was 12, when I truly faced, appreciated and eventually respected the power of the wind. Left to the UK after school for studying Civil Engineering and working in corporate environments until 2007 when I had enough of the rain and returned to Greece to take my day skipper license. It was all regattas & chartering after that while working as an engineer in Construction. In 2017 I decided I do not want the sailboat project to be my retirement plan any more. Life only happens once! Quit the engineering job, found some funding, bought my beautiful Oasis, a Beneteau Oceanis 43. Thats it! Vacation is my occupation since then, skippering full time this and other boats in the Beautiful Waters of the Ionian Islands, Greece!

Credentials

NauticEd Credentials

Professionally Assessed

Peer Assessed

NauticEd System Knowledge Expert

Transformational Instructor Course Graduate

American National Standards Instructor/Assessor

SLC Instructor/Assessor

Level V Bareboat Charter Master Rank Chief Sailing Instructor / Assessor
American National Standards Instructor/Assessor
SLC Instructor/Assessor - Sail

Other Credentials

Kavala Sailing Club Open Sea Sailing Certification RYA Yachtmaster Theory RYA GMDSS VHF RYA First Aid Certificate PADI Open Water License

Publications

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Location

Lefkas

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Season in the Ionian Greece starts from the beginning of May through to end of October. Best trainign months are May, early June, late September & October, when sea traffic is smaller.

Notes: Our base is in Lefkada, and we travel around the beautiful Ionian Islands in western Greece. Due to their perfect sailig conditions, short destination distances and crystal clear waters, the Ionians have been voted as No1 sailing destination for beginners, worldwide.

Training and assessment

Sail Practical Training Courses

International License Training/Assessment

SLC - Sail

Notes: Training is done aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 43 with 4 cabins (3 double for visitors & one bank for the Instructor) & 2WC. It features Bowthruster, Solar Panel, New sails, GPS plotter on Cockpit, USB ports in all cabins for charging, fans, new blue tooth sound system, dinghy with outboard, VHF This yacht has magical powers! The minute you come aboard, she will empty your head of all your worries and make you feel relaxed and carefree... With a modern, wide, luxurious interior and excellent sailing capabilities, she will help you find your Oasis!.