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Zhenya Pichugin
What earns respect is the serious approach to training — no shortcuts, a full grasp of the responsibility for people who will later skipper a yacht or a boat on their own, and whose knowledge and skills the lives of their crew and passengers depend on.
Reviews: Zhenya PichuginSK
Sergey Kravchenko
The school lets you learn everything from your own experience. A minimum of dull lectures (you still need some theory before you go on the water) and a maximum of practice. You can make mistakes and correct them, while still feeling that the instructor will not let a real emergency happen. That is how useful experience is built.
After the exam I realised I had not sat it for the instructor, but for myself — am I ready to leave the marina on my own and take responsibility for the people on board.
Reviews: Sergey KravchenkoPM
Pyotr Mishin
I liked that the training never let me get bored — that is how you keep the motivation to finish. Practising emergencies on the water stood out.
And the rush on the drills, when the boat heels to 45 degrees and it feels as if the gunwale is about to go under.
Reviews: Pyotr MishinNZ
Nikolai Zakharov
The beginners' course flew by. Every session brought enough impressions that I never got bored. Only eight classes — and in that time they taught me the essentials of handling a sailing boat and prepared me for emergencies on board. That matters: once you leave the marina you are alone with the elements, and they will not wait while you think.
Reviews: Nikolai ZakharovVV
Vika Vvedenskaya
Brilliant — I got more than I expected. I came for the licence, already having some yachting experience, and left with real practice you cannot get from theory or simulators, plus a great community.
Reviews: Vika VvedenskayaA
Alina
I arrived as a complete beginner and left able to handle a yacht, with real confidence on the water. The atmosphere is friendly: any question is welcome. Practice is adrenaline and joy. Thank you to the team for the professionalism and patience.
Reviews: AlinaK
Katya
I had always wanted to skipper a yacht — NAVA made it real. The instructors explain hard things in plain language, and the group became friends. Practice on the Danube at sunset is magic. I am a captain now.
Reviews: KatyaV
Veronika
NAVA is excellent. The people are genuinely into it. I expected dull theory and instead looked forward to every lecture. I was scared on the water at first; calm explanations took that away fast. Now I look at boats and understand what is going on.
Reviews: VeronikaA
Alexander
A strong school. The ICC training is clear and tight. The teachers know their craft; I passed the exam first time. Recommend it if you want a licence and real sailing skill, not just a card.
Reviews: AlexanderY
Yana
I am delighted. I did not expect yachting to pull me in like this. The team honestly loves the work — you feel it. Being underway with the wind in the sails is beyond words. I am already planning next season.
Reviews: YanaNS
NAVA student
A lot of practice and attention for everyone. I did not expect to improve so much in a short time. I feel confident on the water now. Recommend it.
Reviews: NAVA studentL
Liza
The best decision I made this year. I am not an athlete and thought it would be hard. Wanting it is enough: they explain until it clicks. The community is great — there is always someone to go sailing with after the course.
Reviews: LizaZP
Zhenya Pichugin
What earns respect is the serious approach to training — no shortcuts, a full grasp of the responsibility for people who will later skipper a yacht or a boat on their own, and whose knowledge and skills the lives of their crew and passengers depend on.
Reviews: Zhenya PichuginSK
Sergey Kravchenko
The school lets you learn everything from your own experience. A minimum of dull lectures (you still need some theory before you go on the water) and a maximum of practice. You can make mistakes and correct them, while still feeling that the instructor will not let a real emergency happen. That is how useful experience is built.
After the exam I realised I had not sat it for the instructor, but for myself — am I ready to leave the marina on my own and take responsibility for the people on board.
Reviews: Sergey KravchenkoPM
Pyotr Mishin
I liked that the training never let me get bored — that is how you keep the motivation to finish. Practising emergencies on the water stood out.
And the rush on the drills, when the boat heels to 45 degrees and it feels as if the gunwale is about to go under.
Reviews: Pyotr MishinNZ
Nikolai Zakharov
The beginners' course flew by. Every session brought enough impressions that I never got bored. Only eight classes — and in that time they taught me the essentials of handling a sailing boat and prepared me for emergencies on board. That matters: once you leave the marina you are alone with the elements, and they will not wait while you think.
Reviews: Nikolai ZakharovVV
Vika Vvedenskaya
Brilliant — I got more than I expected. I came for the licence, already having some yachting experience, and left with real practice you cannot get from theory or simulators, plus a great community.
Reviews: Vika VvedenskayaA
Alina
I arrived as a complete beginner and left able to handle a yacht, with real confidence on the water. The atmosphere is friendly: any question is welcome. Practice is adrenaline and joy. Thank you to the team for the professionalism and patience.
Reviews: AlinaK
Katya
I had always wanted to skipper a yacht — NAVA made it real. The instructors explain hard things in plain language, and the group became friends. Practice on the Danube at sunset is magic. I am a captain now.
Reviews: KatyaV
Veronika
NAVA is excellent. The people are genuinely into it. I expected dull theory and instead looked forward to every lecture. I was scared on the water at first; calm explanations took that away fast. Now I look at boats and understand what is going on.
Reviews: VeronikaA
Alexander
A strong school. The ICC training is clear and tight. The teachers know their craft; I passed the exam first time. Recommend it if you want a licence and real sailing skill, not just a card.
Reviews: AlexanderY
Yana
I am delighted. I did not expect yachting to pull me in like this. The team honestly loves the work — you feel it. Being underway with the wind in the sails is beyond words. I am already planning next season.
Reviews: YanaNS
NAVA student
A lot of practice and attention for everyone. I did not expect to improve so much in a short time. I feel confident on the water now. Recommend it.
Reviews: NAVA studentL
Liza
The best decision I made this year. I am not an athlete and thought it would be hard. Wanting it is enough: they explain until it clicks. The community is great — there is always someone to go sailing with after the course.
Reviews: LizaZP
Zhenya Pichugin
What earns respect is the serious approach to training — no shortcuts, a full grasp of the responsibility for people who will later skipper a yacht or a boat on their own, and whose knowledge and skills the lives of their crew and passengers depend on.
Reviews: Zhenya PichuginSK
Sergey Kravchenko
The school lets you learn everything from your own experience. A minimum of dull lectures (you still need some theory before you go on the water) and a maximum of practice. You can make mistakes and correct them, while still feeling that the instructor will not let a real emergency happen. That is how useful experience is built.
After the exam I realised I had not sat it for the instructor, but for myself — am I ready to leave the marina on my own and take responsibility for the people on board.
Reviews: Sergey KravchenkoPM
Pyotr Mishin
I liked that the training never let me get bored — that is how you keep the motivation to finish. Practising emergencies on the water stood out.
And the rush on the drills, when the boat heels to 45 degrees and it feels as if the gunwale is about to go under.
Reviews: Pyotr MishinNZ
Nikolai Zakharov
The beginners' course flew by. Every session brought enough impressions that I never got bored. Only eight classes — and in that time they taught me the essentials of handling a sailing boat and prepared me for emergencies on board. That matters: once you leave the marina you are alone with the elements, and they will not wait while you think.
Reviews: Nikolai ZakharovVV
Vika Vvedenskaya
Brilliant — I got more than I expected. I came for the licence, already having some yachting experience, and left with real practice you cannot get from theory or simulators, plus a great community.
Reviews: Vika VvedenskayaA
Alina
I arrived as a complete beginner and left able to handle a yacht, with real confidence on the water. The atmosphere is friendly: any question is welcome. Practice is adrenaline and joy. Thank you to the team for the professionalism and patience.
Reviews: AlinaK
Katya
I had always wanted to skipper a yacht — NAVA made it real. The instructors explain hard things in plain language, and the group became friends. Practice on the Danube at sunset is magic. I am a captain now.
Reviews: KatyaV
Veronika
NAVA is excellent. The people are genuinely into it. I expected dull theory and instead looked forward to every lecture. I was scared on the water at first; calm explanations took that away fast. Now I look at boats and understand what is going on.
Reviews: VeronikaA
Alexander
A strong school. The ICC training is clear and tight. The teachers know their craft; I passed the exam first time. Recommend it if you want a licence and real sailing skill, not just a card.
Reviews: AlexanderY
Yana
I am delighted. I did not expect yachting to pull me in like this. The team honestly loves the work — you feel it. Being underway with the wind in the sails is beyond words. I am already planning next season.
Reviews: YanaNS
NAVA student
A lot of practice and attention for everyone. I did not expect to improve so much in a short time. I feel confident on the water now. Recommend it.
Reviews: NAVA studentL
Liza
The best decision I made this year. I am not an athlete and thought it would be hard. Wanting it is enough: they explain until it clicks. The community is great — there is always someone to go sailing with after the course.
Reviews: Liza