Malta Sailing Academy is one of the longer-running RYA-recognised training centres on the island and runs Transport Malta Nautical Licence courses alongside its core sailing curriculum. The shore base is in Swatar (Birkirkara), with on-water training drawing on the waters around Malta, Gozo and Comino.
Courses Offered
- Transport Malta Nautical Licence — theory and practical
- RYA Start Yachting
- RYA Competent Crew (Practical)
- RYA Day Skipper (Practical & Shorebased)
- RYA Coastal Skipper to Yachtmaster Offshore (with commercial endorsements)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
- STCW Basic Training (full course and refresher)
- Security Awareness, Professional Practices & Responsibilities, World Sailing Sea Survival
About
The academy describes itself as the first RYA-recognised centre based full-time on Malta to deliver sail training. It is led by principal Michael Gauci, with Phil Palmer as Yachtmaster Instructor. The breadth of approvals (Transport Malta, RYA) makes it a popular choice for candidates who want to follow up the Nautical Licence with internationally recognised RYA qualifications.
Course Information
| Operator | Malta Sailing Academy |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | Transport Malta Nautical Licence, RYA Start Yachting, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, RYA Powerboat Level 2, ICC, STCW Basic Training |
| Course Format | Theory + practical, shore base in Swatar with sailing in Maltese, Gozitan and Cominese waters |
| Languages | English |
| Approved By | Transport Malta, RYA |
| Secondary Phone | +356 7943 2526 |
| https://www.facebook.com/maltasailingacademy/ |