making you better
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At SailCoach, we inspire confidence and build performance through expert coaching and proven pathways, with a long history of international results.
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SailCoach
About Us
At SailCoach, we help sailors reach their full potential, backed by an excellent track record of results. From our beginner friendly Sailing School for those learning the basics to our year round coaching clinics at SailBases in Malta and Valencia, we support sailors at every stage. We also provide coaching support at major Optimist and ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 regattas worldwide and offer full time training at the SailCoach Academy for young sailors balancing school and competitive sailing.
About Us
At SailCoach, we help sailors reach their full potential, backed by an excellent track record of results. From our beginner friendly Sailing School for those learning the basics to our year round coaching clinics at SailBases in Malta and Valencia, we support sailors at every stage. We also provide coaching support at major Optimist and ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 regattas worldwide and offer full time training at the SailCoach Academy for young sailors balancing school and competitive sailing.
About Us
At SailCoach, we help sailors reach their full potential, backed by an excellent track record of results. From our beginner friendly Sailing School for those learning the basics to our year round coaching clinics at SailBases in Malta and Valencia, we support sailors at every stage. We also provide coaching support at major Optimist and ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 regattas worldwide and offer full time training at the SailCoach Academy for young sailors balancing school and competitive sailing.
The SailCoach Academy
Welcome to the world’s first high-performance Sailing Academy, where education and competitive sailing are equally important. The SailCoach Academy has been a dream for many years, and 2024 has seen that dream become a reality. We believe the future of sailing lies in combining top-quality coaching with excellent education. Our boarding school program gives young sailors the time and support they need to grow, both on the water and in the classroom, helping them build a strong foundation for success in sport and life.
The SailCoach Academy
Welcome to the world’s first high-performance Sailing Academy, where education and competitive sailing are equally important. The SailCoach Academy has been a dream for many years, and 2024 has seen that dream become a reality. We believe the future of sailing lies in combining top-quality coaching with excellent education. Our boarding school program gives young sailors the time and support they need to grow, both on the water and in the classroom, helping them build a strong foundation for success in sport and life.
The SailCoach Academy
Welcome to the world’s first high-performance Sailing Academy, where education and competitive sailing are equally important. The SailCoach Academy has been a dream for many years, and 2024 has seen that dream become a reality. We believe the future of sailing lies in combining top-quality coaching with excellent education. Our boarding school program gives young sailors the time and support they need to grow, both on the water and in the classroom, helping them build a strong foundation for success in sport and life.
Learn To Sail
Whether you’re just starting out or striving for victory, we’re here to help
New To Sailing
Discover the joy of sailing with our beginner friendly sailing course at our Malta Sailing School. All while having fun and building confidence.
New To Sailing
Discover the joy of sailing with our beginner friendly sailing course at our Malta Sailing School. All while having fun and building confidence.
New To Sailing
Discover the joy of sailing with our beginner friendly sailing course at our Malta Sailing School. All while having fun and building confidence.
Optimist Coaching
Our Optimist coaching develops skilled competitors by building strong foundations, mastering race tactics, and boosting confidence for success on and off the water.
Optimist Coaching
Our Optimist coaching develops skilled competitors by building strong foundations, mastering race tactics, and boosting confidence for success on and off the water.
Optimist Coaching
Our Optimist coaching develops skilled competitors by building strong foundations, mastering race tactics, and boosting confidence for success on and off the water.
ILCA Youth Coaching
With a track record second to none our ILCA youth coaching programmes provide the foundations for long-term success in the class.
ILCA Youth Coaching
With a track record second to none our ILCA youth coaching programmes provide the foundations for long-term success in the class.
ILCA Youth Coaching
With a track record second to none our ILCA youth coaching programmes provide the foundations for long-term success in the class.
Olympic Pathway
With four Olympic medals and three decades of experience, SailCoach has guided over 60 athletes to Olympic qualification through proven coaching pathways.
Olympic Pathway
With four Olympic medals and three decades of experience, SailCoach has guided over 60 athletes to Olympic qualification through proven coaching pathways.
Olympic Pathway
With four Olympic medals and three decades of experience, SailCoach has guided over 60 athletes to Olympic qualification through proven coaching pathways.
Our Events
We run sessions in some of the world’s most iconic sailing sports
Feb 15, 2026
ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 High-Performance Clinic (Valencia)
Our High-Performance ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Clinic aims to provide a platform for sailors who consistently rank in the top 20% of their National fleet or aspire to become National Team sailors.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 15, 2026
ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 High-Performance Clinic (Valencia)
Our High-Performance ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Clinic aims to provide a platform for sailors who consistently rank in the top 20% of their National fleet or aspire to become National Team sailors.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 23, 2026
OptiOrange Coaching Tour (Valencia)
The 2026 OptiOrange Regatta will take place at the Reial Club Nàutic de València, from February 23rd (arrival day) to March 2nd, 2026 (departure day). This event holds special significance for SailCoach as Valencia is our Spanish home SailBase. Our coaches have in-depth local knowledge of the venue, ensuring that our participants benefit from their expertise.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 23, 2026
OptiOrange Coaching Tour (Valencia)
The 2026 OptiOrange Regatta will take place at the Reial Club Nàutic de València, from February 23rd (arrival day) to March 2nd, 2026 (departure day). This event holds special significance for SailCoach as Valencia is our Spanish home SailBase. Our coaches have in-depth local knowledge of the venue, ensuring that our participants benefit from their expertise.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 24, 2026
ILCA Orange High-Performance Clinic (Valencia)
Join SailCoach’s OptiOrange ILCA High-Performance Clinic, created to give young ILCA sailors valuable training time during the OptiOrange Regatta. With many families attending OptiOrange for younger siblings, this clinic provides an ideal training option for older sailors at the same time. Based at our Valencia SailBase and led by experienced SailCoach coaches, the clinic focuses on quality time on the water, helping sailors improve speed, technique, and race skills in a professional training environment.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 24, 2026
ILCA Orange High-Performance Clinic (Valencia)
Join SailCoach’s OptiOrange ILCA High-Performance Clinic, created to give young ILCA sailors valuable training time during the OptiOrange Regatta. With many families attending OptiOrange for younger siblings, this clinic provides an ideal training option for older sailors at the same time. Based at our Valencia SailBase and led by experienced SailCoach coaches, the clinic focuses on quality time on the water, helping sailors improve speed, technique, and race skills in a professional training environment.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 15, 2026
ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 High-Performance Clinic (Valencia)
Our High-Performance ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 Clinic aims to provide a platform for sailors who consistently rank in the top 20% of their National fleet or aspire to become National Team sailors.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 23, 2026
OptiOrange Coaching Tour (Valencia)
The 2026 OptiOrange Regatta will take place at the Reial Club Nàutic de València, from February 23rd (arrival day) to March 2nd, 2026 (departure day). This event holds special significance for SailCoach as Valencia is our Spanish home SailBase. Our coaches have in-depth local knowledge of the venue, ensuring that our participants benefit from their expertise.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Feb 24, 2026
ILCA Orange High-Performance Clinic (Valencia)
Join SailCoach’s OptiOrange ILCA High-Performance Clinic, created to give young ILCA sailors valuable training time during the OptiOrange Regatta. With many families attending OptiOrange for younger siblings, this clinic provides an ideal training option for older sailors at the same time. Based at our Valencia SailBase and led by experienced SailCoach coaches, the clinic focuses on quality time on the water, helping sailors improve speed, technique, and race skills in a professional training environment.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Mar 7, 2026
March TY BaseCamp Program – Valencia
While originally designed with Irish TY students in mind, the program is also open to motivated young sailors from other countries who are eager to train alongside their peers. We typically welcome sailors aged 15 to 16, with a focus on ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 racing.
Location:
Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain
Train. Compete. Win.
Proven pathways that have taken over 60 sailors to the Olympic Games.
Welcome to SailCoach, the world’s first and leading coaching and support organisation for dinghy sailors. Since 1995, we’ve been working with sailors from across the globe. With SailBases in Malta and Valencia, Spain, we provide comprehensive support packages designed to help sailors achieve their goals. To date, we have supported over 60 sailors to Olympic qualification, including four Olympic medals, demonstrating the strength of our coaching and performance pathways. Our expert team brings decades of international experience, guiding sailors through structured pathways from club sailor to Olympic level. Whether you are a young athlete beginning your journey or an elite sailor preparing for a major competition, SailCoach’s proven record of results can support you. Our training locations offer ideal wind and sea conditions, ensuring maximum time on the water.
2004 our first Olympic Medal
2025 our last champion
The People
Behind the Results
Specialist coaches dedicated to long-term athlete development.
Chief Instructor at RMYC Sailing School
RÜYA ÇAKMAKLI DENISIUC
Chief Instructor at RMYC Sailing School
RÜYA ÇAKMAKLI DENISIUC
Chief Instructor at RMYC Sailing School
RÜYA ÇAKMAKLI DENISIUC
Founder and Executive Director
TREVOR MILLAR
Founder and Executive Director
TREVOR MILLAR
Founder and Executive Director
TREVOR MILLAR
Senior High Performance Coach and SailCoach Director
ALEXANDR DENISIUC
Senior High Performance Coach and SailCoach Director
ALEXANDR DENISIUC
Senior High Performance Coach and SailCoach Director
ALEXANDR DENISIUC
Senior Performance Coach and Director of CharterBoat.eu
MIŁOSZ WOJEWSKI
Senior Performance Coach and Director of CharterBoat.eu
MIŁOSZ WOJEWSKI
Senior Performance Coach and Director of CharterBoat.eu
MIŁOSZ WOJEWSKI
SailCoach Stories
The people, places, and moments behind the results.
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know before you grab your board and hit the waves.
What happens when you sign up for a SailCoach coaching package?
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What happens when you sign up for a SailCoach coaching package?
How does the training before the event operate?
Who will be coaching us?
What happens during the event?
How do I get from the airport?
What happens when you sign up for a SailCoach coaching package?
How does the training before the event operate?
Who will be coaching us?
What happens during the event?
How do I get from the airport?
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