Offshore sailing in open water with a dramatic sky and lively sea

Jacopo Maria Corti

Driven by the wind. Guided by experience.

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean | Offshore skipper | Sailing instructor

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My background

The sea, ever since.

Sailing has been part of my life since I was ten. Today, I bring more than twenty years of combined experience as a skipper and sailing instructor on board, with the same curiosity and enjoyment that first drew me to the sea.

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Over 20 years of experience as a sailing instructor and skipper

Sailing experience in the Mediterranean Sea and Ocean

Monohulls and cats up to 60 feet

Who I am

A portrait through the sea

A selection of images that describe me on board: sailing, observation, responsibility and life at sea.

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Where I have sailed

Every sea offers a new perspective.

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MEDITERRANEAN SEAN ↑ AREA VIEW / APPROX.

Aegean Sea, Greece

Cyclades

Sailing among the Cyclades, with island passages and varied Aegean conditions.

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My approach

Preparation, respect, curiosity.

Sailing, to me, means practising a few essential habits.

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Training and qualifications.

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01RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean2022

02RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore2021

03RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR)2021

04GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC)2020

05World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations 6.012022

06BLS-D / First Aid training2021 · 2024 · 2026

07Italian sailing and motorboat licence, unlimited distance offshore2007 · 2017 · 2027

08Radiotelephony qualification (RTF)2007

09Advanced Open Water Diver2017

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Notes from the sea

Original photographs, places and passages. This collection will grow as I add images from my journeys.

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Jacopo Maria Corti among the sails while under way

Sail and bow pointing into sunlight beneath broken clouds

Voices from the crew

The sea, through the eyes of those on board.

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JMC / CREW

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Useful material

Resources for the passage ahead.

A collection of documents and sailing material that I share with anyone keen to learn more. Files will appear here as they are added.

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