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What my crew say
Reviews from the people who sailed with Yassir.
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“I was lucky enough to have Yassir as my instructor for my very first time on a sailing yacht. His patience, clear instruction and brilliant balance of theory and practical experience made learning so enjoyable. I loved how he reinforced each lesson with questions to make sure we understood. Yassir also made the experience so much fun, with great company and lovely moments shared outside of the lessons. I cannot recommend him highly enough!”
“Yassir is a fantastic captain and instructor. He instructed me in an RYA Day Skipper course that I found equally challenging and rewarding. The balance of learning and chill vibes was perfect. It’s also clear that Yassir takes the time to go the extra (nautical) mile for his clientele. Although some other learning boats complained about a lack of wind, Yassir used his local knowledge to find breezy spots for us, as well as some lovely harbors. You’ll be very happy working with him!”
“We had the most incredible sailing experience with Yassir in the Ionian Sea. He is an excellent teacher who was able to meet the various learning needs and paces of our group. He was patient, kind, flexible, and very knowledgeable. I felt safe and able to learn, explore, and enjoy our time in Greece. I would book a trip with him again in a heartbeat.”
“Yassir is an excellent skipper whom I recommend and would set sail with again tomorrow! Beyond his kindness and professionalism, he is both attentive and discreet, and he solved every small problem we met during the cruise calmly and decisively. He listened to what everyone on board wanted while respecting safety rules and timing. Thank you Yassir for this lovely encounter and this timeless cruise!”
“As a skipper and coach, Yassir is exceptionally skilled, patient and calm during complicated situations. His technical knowledge is vast, but more importantly, he knows how to break things down into digestible, practical steps. We learned a lot during one week, and his structured teaching style ensured that the lessons actually stuck. If you want a skipper who is technically brilliant, incredibly safe, and fun to be with, look no further than Yassir!”
“I saw in Yassir a very high level of professionalism in managing the relationships on board. He is attentive, kind and discreet, while skilfully sharing his own experience and leaving room for friendly conversation. Calm in all circumstances, his freediving skills are also worth mentioning (freeing a neighbour’s anchor at 15 m so we wouldn’t be delayed).”
“Yassir was the 3rd skipper I was with and by far the most authentic and sympathetic! His leadership, paired with very good knowledge and a very relaxed temper, brought us all a great experience! It was the perfect mix between good humour and seriousness when it was necessary! Thanks again!”
“Yassir was an outstanding skipper, examiner and coach during my 7-day RYA Day Skipper Practical. Calm, clear and inspiring, he turned theory into practice with fun, patience and confidence for the whole crew. We learned far beyond the syllabus. His experience, humour and passion made every day valuable and enjoyable. I highly recommend him for sailing courses, confidence building or holiday trips, and I’ll definitely return to Yassir for my next sailing steps. Truly exceptional. Thank you!”
“I had the best week, he was our RYA Competent Crew instructor. I arrived nervous with absolutely no sailing experience. Yassir was so patient and kind. He explained clearly and gave us the opportunity to try ourselves. I’m so grateful and felt very safe on the boat, and Yassir was very professional throughout the course. I have to say though we also laughed a lot, which is also important to enjoy what you’re doing. The evenings were full of laughter, jokes, telling stories. Unforgettable week.”
“Yassir shared his passion for sailing with great teaching skill, letting us take part in the manoeuvres. He listened to us and showed adaptability and patience. Communication with Yassir was easy, and our conversations were rich, pleasant and kind. He was also attentive to everyone’s safety. Our time on the boat was pure happiness.”
“Yassir was a perfect skipper and instructor. Professionally, he is very rigorous and perfectly patient in teaching us. As a person, he is discreet, cheerful and communicative. A skipper of great qualities.”
“I’ve just completed my course with an excellent crew, led by Yassir from start to finish. Yassir is a true gentleman. His knowledge and skills are second to none when it comes to teaching RYA courses. He has a great way of explaining things so you can really take it all in, and if you don’t understand something, he’ll happily go over it again until you do. I know people say this often, but he genuinely is amazing at what he does. I couldn’t be happier with the experience.”
“An excellent experience with Yassir as our instructor for a first week of sailing training at Competent Crew level. Yassir is very competent, patient, calm and a great teacher; I highly recommend him as an instructor and as a crewmate. Thanks again Yassir!”
“Excellent experience with Yassir, who is an experienced, patient, and very pedagogical skipper, and great company too! These 7 days of sailing on a catamaran went perfectly. Yassir had worked with us beforehand to prepare the navigation plan and remained very attentive throughout the trip, while adapting to the weather conditions. I warmly recommend Yassir.”
“An unforgettable week! Beyond his excellent teaching skills, Yassir created a great group dynamic and a friendly atmosphere on board. Patient and passionate, he will help you progress in a great atmosphere.”
“I completed my RYA Day Skipper course with Yassir and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He’s not only an excellent instructor but also a great skipper, striking the perfect balance between theory and hands-on practice. I learned so much, and the week was both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommend Yassir!”
“A calm and efficient skipper in all circumstances. Very clear in his instructions. He adapted the initial plan to the weather, which made for very relaxed sailing. Highly recommended.”
“My first sailing trip, I was the only woman on board. Yassir treated me with the same respect as everyone else, which really motivated me. He’s the perfect guide and companion: professional, kind, and inspiring. I’m from Poland and know many Polish sailors exploring these waters, and I’ll warmly recommend Yassir to them. I’ll definitely come back to sailing thanks to him!”
“Yassir is a very good skipper, always calm even when the situation looks risky. He is also a great teacher and taught us the basics of sailing effortlessly. You can feel real passion in his explanations.”
“I completed a week-long cruise with Yassir during my RYA Day Skipper training and I couldn’t have asked for a better skipper. Yassir was not only incredibly skilled at sailing, but he was also an amazing instructor. He patiently dealt with all of our questions, easily managed all problematic situations that occurred during our journey and on top of it all he was also great fun. I really can’t recommend him enough!”
“Yassir was as thoughtful as he was professional. He helped make our trip unforgettable — I highly recommend him!”
“Yassir is an excellent instructor! We completed the RYA Day Skipper course in the Saronic Gulf in Greece. Yassir is a very calm, knowledgeable, and reliable instructor who always managed to guide us while explaining what needed to be done in each situation. I wholeheartedly recommend Yassir to anyone looking for an experienced instructor.”
“I really enjoyed my week sailing in Greece with Yassir, a very friendly skipper who knows his subject and let us discover the principles of navigation and practise them.”
“A great skipper who listens and is a very good teacher — you can only have a wonderful stay with him on board.”
“Yassir is a very experienced skipper with excellent communication skills. Even in difficult situations he is always cool and keeps the overview. In addition, he has a very polite and excellent character. It is more than a pleasure to have sailing experiences with Yassir! Very nice to have met him and we hope for further sailings and trainings together.”
“We had an incredible week with Yassir! Thank you for the great moments!”
“I had a great time sailing with Yassir. He was friendly and fun yet very professional and competent. I felt completely safe with him. I’d highly recommend sailing with Yassir.”
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