About me
I love the sea and sailing. From my first days on the water at ten to qualifying as an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean, my journey has been driven by a passion for sailing and a pleasure in sharing it.
© Jacopo Maria CortiI first went sailing at the age of ten, and the sea has remained a constant part of my life ever since. At sixteen, I began teaching sailing—an experience that taught me early on the value of listening, clear communication and helping others build confidence. I later obtained my Italian boating licence, continuing to turn a personal passion into sound, practical seamanship.
Over the years, I have worked with several sailing schools as a skipper and instructor, gaining experience aboard dinghies, keelboats, monohulls and catamarans up to 60 feet. My sailing has taken me across the Mediterranean and into the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. I sail because I love it, and I enjoy sharing an approach grounded in safety, sustainability and respect for the crew, the marine environment and everyone we share the water with.
The desire to deepen my knowledge, sharpen my judgment at sea and grow as a skipper led me through the RYA/MCA qualification pathway, culminating in Yachtmaster Ocean. I believe in preparation, responsibility in command and learning throughout one’s sailing life. My aim is for everyone stepping ashore to look forward to sailing again—with new skills, lasting memories and a renewed desire to explore.
My sailing philosophy
Sailing, to me, means practising a few essential habits.
Good seamanship begins long before casting off.
Taking command means accepting responsibility for people, decisions and the boat.
A true sailor leaves no trace: navigating with respect for marine life, protecting the land of those who inhabit it, and honoring the rules of those who share it
Trust is built through clear communication, listening and cooperation.
Every passage is an opportunity to learn and discover.